{"id":35,"date":"2019-11-15T14:47:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T14:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2025-12-10T20:30:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T01:30:20","slug":"indiana-one-tank-trips-part-1-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/indiana-one-tank-trips-part-1-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana One-Tank Trips: Part 1 (Holidays)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/one-tank-trips-holidays-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"One Tank Trips\" class=\"wp-image-39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/one-tank-trips-holidays-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/one-tank-trips-holidays-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/one-tank-trips-holidays-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/one-tank-trips-holidays-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/one-tank-trips-holidays.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kids are getting older, and the time together seems more fleeting. The memories created together during the holidays are nostalgic and full of fun. Here are a few of our current and past favorites! The best part\u2014none is more than an hour from Greater Lafayette! And some are just down the street!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1) Christmas at the Zoo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Indianapolis Zoo | ~60 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk-through experience with animal encounters, lights, hot cocoa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feels more magical than a generic light display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go early so you see animals before they go to bed<br><strong>Est. Cost<\/strong>: $20\u2013$30 per person<br><strong>Good for<\/strong>: Family or girlfriends who like strolling and photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) Winterlights at Newfields<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Indianapolis | ~60 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Probably the\u00a0<em>most beautiful<\/em>\u00a0holiday experience in Indiana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gardens fully transformed with light art, tunnel walk, bar stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mansion is decked out too<br><strong>Est. Cost<\/strong>: ~$30\u2013$35 per person<br><strong>Good for<\/strong>: Date night, girlfriends, \u201cthis will look great on Instagram\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) Holidays at the Haan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lafayette&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;0 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local Historic mansion decorated floor-to-ceiling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trees, lights and decorations in nearly every room!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the trains!<br><strong>Est. Cost<\/strong>: $12\u2013$15<br><strong>Good for<\/strong>: A short, memorable holiday excursion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4) Christmas at the Seiberling Mansion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kokomo | 45 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Historic Victorian mansion decorated floor-to-ceiling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holiday tour and usually Santa events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architecture alone is worth it<br><strong>Est. Cost<\/strong>: $10\u2013$15<br><strong>Good for<\/strong>: A slower-paced, classy holiday vibe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5) Dull\u2019s Tree Farm \u2014 Season of Lights &amp; Holiday Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thorntown | 35\u201340 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hayrides, hot cocoa, the cutest farm vibes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tree cutting + kids activities<br><strong>Est. Cost<\/strong>: Free admission; pay for activities\/tree<br><strong>Good for<\/strong>: Family tradition and photos that feel \u201cHallmark\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6) Frankfort Festival of Lights at TPA Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Frankfort | 25 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk-or-drive-through light displays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorter outing but easy, festive, nostalgic<br><strong>Est. Cost<\/strong>: Small donation<br><strong>Good for<\/strong>: Weeknight quick holiday fix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7) Local Winery Holiday Nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rabbit Ridge Winery (Rensselaer | 50 min)<\/strong><br><strong>Whyte Horse Winery (Monticello | 35 min)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tastings, lights, holiday events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live music nights here and there<br><strong>Good for<\/strong>: Adults only, cozy night out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8) Ice Skating &amp; Lights at Tapawingo Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>West Lafayette | 0 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ice rink + riverfront lights + cocoa downtown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy \u201cwe\u2019re home on time\u201d holiday adventure<br><strong>Good for<\/strong>: Something festive on a busy week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9) Civic Theatre Holiday Show<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Downtown Lafayette | 5 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classic holiday musicals or plays done really well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner downtown + show feels like a whole occasion<br><strong>Good for<\/strong>: Date night or team event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10) Purdue Christmas Show<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elliott Hall of Music | 5\u201310 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choirs, full orchestra, production value is legit<br><strong>Est. Cost<\/strong>: $20\u2013$40 depending on seats<br><strong>Good for<\/strong>: Multi-generation outing (bring the parents, or the kids)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are your favorite holiday events in the area?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for something fun to do during the holidays? 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