Funny, interesting, and odd things to see and do in Kokomo. Located in north central Indiana, about an hour north of Indianapolis, Kokomo is known as the City of Firsts.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Festivals and Events
Kokomo History
Outdoor Activities
Playgrounds, baseball fields, gigantic steer. (yep), picnic areas, covered bridge… All in one place. What more could you want?
Highland Park – Kokomo Indiana
I grew up with this park and how it's changed! Playground, skate park, tennis, basketball, bandstand, walking paths, festivals and events!
Foster Park
They have swimming, splash pads, water slides, lazy river and snacks
Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center
A popular spot for dogs to meet and play. I appreciate the double-gated entry and water source. They have agility toys set up. We try to go on off hours, to be honest.
Downtown Dog Park - City of Kokomo
A nicely paved walking path, lots to see and hear - one of your favorite dog walks
Wildcat Creek Walk of Excellence - City of Kokomo
Another nicely paved path in Kokomo. Popular with walkers and cyclers alike. Takes you by some unique local history spots.
Industrial Heritage Trail - City of Kokomo
A paved walking path encircles the park, has a picnic shelter, play ground, nature center (Check the hours!), and a sledding hill! Wide open spaces for kites, too. Oh, and another skatepark!
Jackson Morrow Park
A wonderful local market in downtown Kokomo, held seasonally on Saturday
Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market
Baseball in the summer, ice skating in the winter!
Kokomo Municipal Stadium
Restaurants
They will make it as hot, or not, as you like! One of our go-to places for take out
Jay's Authentic Thai Cuisine
Love Lord Jon tacos from the Handle Bar!
The Handle Bar for Lord Jon Tacos!
Yum!
MI FAMILIA
A local favorite!
Pastarrific Restaurant
Festivals and Events
Hugely popular! Go for the strawberry shortcake and stay for the fun
Strawberry Festival in downtown Kokomo!
Food, rides, games, music, fireworks, and a parade - all your midwestern fun in one place
Haynes Apperson Festival
The best county fair ever - I'm biased
Howard County 4-H Fair - Greentown, Indiana
Stunning Beautiful Amazing
Christmas at the Seiberling
Fun and kid friendly
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KPRD Egg Hunts - something for everyone
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One Saturday each month - June-September - and free!
Family Movie Nights in th Park
Family fun for everyone, at Jackson Morrow Park by the amazing KPRD
Monster Mash Bash Fall Festival & Haunted Trail Walk
Last day of the season, Kokomo Beach hosts Pooches in the Pool. Dogs are off leash and it can get a bit chaotic but the dogs love it!
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Kokomo History
Built in 1891, and now a museum and home to the Howard County Historical Society, the Seiberling hosts several awesome event throughout the year. If you can, check the Christmas at the Seibeling. We especially like the candle light nights!
Seiberling Mansion
Home to Elwood Haynes, maker of the first commercially successful automobile in the US and inventor of some really cool stuff. Limited hours so please check their website!
Elwood Haynes Museum
We have a cannon. In the park. Go see it.
Civil War Cannon
Kokomo is home to a really beautiful memorial to Dr King - If you're in town, you really do need to see it. There's an interactive kiosk and several bench for you to sit and reflect
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Cannons not enough to temp you? How about a giant steer?
Old Ben
A cannon and a giant steer not enough? Ok, we'll throw in a huge sycamore stump!
Huge Sycamore stump
Beautifully restored covered bridge - a popular spot for photos!
Vermont Covered Bridge
Located in Championship Park and dedicated in 2002, the Veteran's Memorial commemorates soldiers who fought for our country.
Veteran's Memorial
Located in Foster Park since 1958 and restored in 2018
The Jackrabbit, Sherman Tank
An unusual piece of art welcoming visitors to Historic Downtown Kokomo. I like it!
Welcome sculpture
The oldest hand pour art glass maker in the US! Check the website for tour details
