If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got some suggestions. Located 17 miles away, Santa Claus is worth the drive. Among your first few stops here should be Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, Lincoln State Park and 1935 Santa Statue. Don’t skip Evansville either! Just 35 miles away, Tropicana Evansville Casino, Eastland Mall and Mesker Park Zoo are non-negotiable stops here.