Visit Donner And Blitzen This Holiday Season At Indiana's Very Own Reindeer Farm
Tori Jane
Author
When the warmest days of the year are behind us and we’re looking at chillier times, there are usually a few things that come to mind: snuggling beside a nice, warm fire, sipping cocoa, holiday lights, festivals, and the click-clack sound of reindeer’s hooves on the roof signaling to us that Santa has arrived. Okay, even if that last one isn’t exactly what goes on in every mind, the holiday season does bring with it a certain expectation of magic. You can find that magic south of the North Pole – in fact, you can find it right here in the Hoosier State! Did you know that there’s an adorable reindeer farm in Indiana – right here in our backyards! – that allows you to meet some of Santa’s very own up-close and personally before the holidays? It’s called, fittingly, Reindeer Ridge in Indiana. So come along as we check it out:
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If you were to do a search for “reindeer farm near me,” this spot would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!
For lots more photos, as well as all the information you’ll need to plan your holiday adventure on the farm, make sure to visit the official Reindeer Ridge website and/or Reindeer Ridge Facebook page.
Do you have holiday traditions you make sure to do each year? Tell us about them in the comments – and then go create some new memories at Reindeer Ridge!
Looking for some wonderful holiday treasures for family and friends? Then be sure to check out this year’s holiday gift guide from OnlyInYourState.
If you’d like to explore winter hikes in and around the area, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.
For hose still in the mood for more Hoosier State adventures, take a look at this video:
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Where can we find the best hotels in Indiana?
- The Brickhouse Loft - A Boutique Hotel in Martinsville is a unique contactless property (meaning there is not staff onsite) yet with the amenities of a luxury hotel.
- The Bottleworks Hotel in Indianapolis is a boutique luxury hotel that used to be the Coca-Cola Bottling Company building.
- The Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection in Carmel offers over 100 refined boutique rooms and suites featuring classic décor, luxurious accents, and rich furnishings.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other wonderful hotels in Indiana.
Where can we find footbridges in Indiana?
- The Arbuckle Park Loop located in Arbuckle Acres Park near Brownsburg leads hikers and bikers to a beautiful bridge that crosses over the White Lick Creek.
- The Potawatomi Wildlife Park Trails Loop located near Tippecanoe features a quaint wooden bridge that crosses over the Tippecanoe River.
- The Deep River Hike located in Deep River County Park near Hobart is where you will find a simple yet delightful footbridge crossing over the Deep River.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other spectacular footbridges in Indiana.
Where can we find scenic drives in Indiana?
- The Wabash River Scenic Byway goes through several historic downtown areas between West Lafayette and Lafayette.
- One of the most scenic drives in the state is through Brown County State Park, particularly in the fall.
- Indiana SR 62 meanders through both Crawford and Harrison Counties, offering spectacular scenery all along the way.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other scenic drives in Indiana.