STEP INTO AN ERA OF BEAUTY AND EXTRAVAGANCE

A list of Indiana’s great mansions would undoubtedly include Kokomo’s stunning Seiberling Mansion

War-era in this seasonal air park. Jump into a cockpit, climb the tower, and take off in a simulator! Car shows and military events held annually.

HERITAGE LANES

1301 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo 765-453-7781

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Bowling lanes with on-site sports pub & grill with full menu, arcade, lane-side service and glow bowling on Friday nights.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

KOKOMO ART GALLERY

2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo 765-455-9523

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Rotating exhibits include works by IU Kokomo students, as well as local, regional and national artists.

Register of Historic Places and is the home of the Howard County Museum. Multiple exhibits are located within the mansion chronicling the history of Howard County.

The mansion is spectacularly decorated annually for the holidays both inside and out.

“Christmas at the Seiberling” opens the Saturday night after Thanksgiving and remains open through the holidays with opportunities to visit both during regular hours and evenings.

The Seiberling Mansion is the epitome of elegance and grandeur.

Built in 1891 by industrialist Monroe Seiberling, the mansion features stunning architectural design and beautiful hand-carved woodwork throughout. It includes eight rooms on the first floor, seven on the second and a grand ballroom on the third floor with an entrance to the rotunda outside.

Today, it is a beautifully restored historic site, listed on the National

The Seiberling Mansion is open Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Closed in January.

Insider tip: An access ramp is located at the rear entrance. While there is no interior elevator, a virtual tour video of the second and third floors is available on the first floor.

KIRKENDALL NATURE CENTER

4200 S. Park Road, Kokomo 765-864-1655

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Learn about native wildlife and see a large diorama of preserved animals, live animal exhibits, and a birdwatching area, all nestled in Jackson Morrow Park.

KENDALL FAMILY FARM ADVENTURES

9717 E. 600 North, Greentown 765-753-2676

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Open seasonally in the fall, activities include corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, putt-putt golf and you-pick pumpkin patch.

KOKOGO BIKE SHARE

307 S. Main St., Kokomo 765-431-1513

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Offers a free bike share program during the spring, summer and fall. Multiple bicycles for adults and children, including tagalong and tandem bikes as well as trikes, helmets and locks.

KOKOMO ART CENTER

525 W. Ricketts St., Kokomo 765-457-9480

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Large permanent art collection as well as special exhibits highlighting individual artists throughout the year.

KOKOMO BEACH FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

804 W. Park Ave., Kokomo 765-456-7540

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Outdoor waterpark with high-energy water slides, lazy river, lap pool and kid’s splash pad. Aquatic playground features include slides, dumping buckets, water cannons and mesh tubes.

KOKOMO DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET

Corner of Mulberry & Washington streets, Kokomo KokomoFarmersMarket.com

Open May-September on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. downtown. Find locally grown produce, homemade goods and artisan products — all made by local producers. Enjoy live music, food demonstrations, educational activities and more during this outdoor market.

KOKOMO OPALESCENT GLASS

1310 S. Market St., Kokomo 765-457-1829

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Founded in 1888 and is the oldest producer of hand cast, cathedral and opalescent glass in the U.S. Watch as glass is handladled and mixed from a 2,000-degree furnace. Public factory tours by reservation only offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

KOKOMO SPEEDWAY

2455 N. Davis Road, Kokomo 765-459-3877

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Sunday night races held seasonally feature thunder cars, midgets, modifieds, non-wing sprints and more. Special events include Sprint Car Smackdown, Kokomo Klash, and Kokomo Grand Prix.

KOKOMO FAMILY YMCA

114 N. Union St., Kokomo 765-457-4447

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Fitness and recreational activities include swimming, basketball, group fitness classes, yoga and more. Nationwide YMCA memberships are honored.

OLD BEN

Highland Park

765-456-7275

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The World’s Largest Steer weighed over 4,000 pounds at his death in 1910. A taxidermist was hired to stuff Old Ben, who is now housed in a pavilion in Highland Park. You have to see him to believe it!

RALPHY’S PIZZA & INDOOR GOLF SIMULATORS

2941 1/2 S. Washington St., Kokomo 765-252-3537

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The home of Kokomo indoor golf simulators. Book a tee time and enjoy some pizza!

Cool Off At Kokomo Beach

While not an actual beach, Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center offers a fun way for all ages to cool off on a hot summer day!

High-energy water slides, a lazy river, leisure pool and kid’s splash pad are just a few of the features you’ll find. The aquatic playground includes slides, dumping buckets, water cannons and mesh tubes for younger kids. For the serious swimmer, a lap pool is available.

Insider tip: Get $1 off all admissions after 4 p.m.

SEE THE WORLD’S LARGEST STEER

Atrue must-see! Old Ben weighed 125 pounds at his birth in 1902 and was tipping the scales at 2 tons by his fourth birthday. As he grew, he became quite the celebrity as his owners exhibited him at many fairs. A World War II postcard bearing his image spread far and wide, increasing his notoriety.

When he died in 1910, he weighed more than 4,500 pounds, stood 6.5 feet tall and measured 16 feet long. Now, the world’s largest steer is housed in a pavilion in Highland Park, for all to see.

Insider tip: Check out the giant Sycamore Stump while there.