From zoo animals to water coasters, our 3-day family trip from Louisville to Holiday World in Santa Claus, IN was packed with laughter, local gems, and toddler-approved fun. Grab our free itinerary and plan your own unforgettable adventure.
We just got back from the kind of family trip that reminds you why travel is worth the chaos — full of roller coasters, sunscreen, and sweet, sticky smiles.
Our summer getaway took us from a picnic in Corydon, IN, to downtown Louisville + Fourth Street Live + Zoo, and finally to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana — with a relaxing stay just 20 minutes away in Jasper, Indiana.
Here’s what we loved:
• 🛝 Haywood Nature Reserve (picnic + playground)
• 🐘 Louisville Zoo for the splash pad + giraffes + butterflies
• 🎠 Holidog’s FunTown (a toddler/parent paradise)
• 🌊 Splashin’ Safari favorites like Kima Bay & The Wave
• 🥤 Free drinks + shaded/a/c rest zones (lifesavers!)
• 🌳 Evenings at The Parklands and Jasper Library for calm resets
See our entire trip Vlog on Instagram and photo album here for more planning and packing ideas.
💡 Want to plan your own trip?
👉 [Download our exact 3-day itinerary here]
📝 And check out our full blog post on the → Holiday World HoliBlog
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