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Holiday Sparkle Tour
The city sparkles with all the delights of the holiday season.

Day 1
House of Miniatures

A world of miniatures awaits your group! Antique and modern dollhouses, miniature scenes, hand-crafted miniature art, and private non-miniature collections make-up this unique museum.
Cost: $4.00
Time: 1 hour
Contact: 317-575-9466

Gaither Family
Resources Complex
Bill & Gloria Gaither invite you to visit their hometown of Alexandria, Indiana and spend some time at their Gaither family Resources complex.  Tour their recording studios and see their display of gold records, Emmy, and Dove awards. During the holiday season they have a number of special events including a live nativity.
Cost: Free
Time: 1 hour
Contact: Melody Gaither at 765-724-2923
Lunch At Latte Café
at the Gaither Family
Resources Complex

After touring the facility and shopping in the gift shop be sure to have your group stay for lunch in the Latte Café, but be sure to tell them to save room for the amazing family recipe Coconut Cake!  
Cost: $6.00-$10.00
Time: 1 hour
Contact: Melody Gaither at 765-724-2923

Garfield Park
Conservatory
Holiday Show

Besides being a beautiful place, the conservatory and sunken gardens can also be an enjoyable learning experience.  Horticultural and environmental topics that relate to plant life are the main focus of special programs, guided and self-guided tours. An interesting historical tour of the Sunken Garden is also available. During the holidays the conservatory is decked out with brilliant displays of poinsettias.
Cost: $1.00
Time: 1 hour
Contact: 317-327-7184

President Benjamin
Harrison Home

Take a guided tour of the 1875 Italianate Victorian home of our 23rd U.S. President.  You can be sure the home will be adorned with Victorian holiday decorations since Harrison was the first President to decorate a tree in the White House.
Cost: $5.00 Adults, $3.00 Children & Students under 18
Time: 1 hour
Contact: David Pleiss at 317-631-1888

Iron Skillet

Dine at a century-old home overlooking a beautiful golf course, and enjoy an inviting atmosphere with fresh flowers, candlelight, table linens and traditional home-style food and service.
Cost: $14-$18
Time: 1 hour
Contact: Ronald Torr at 317-923-6353

Yuletide Celebration
at Hilbert Circle
Theatre

Experience one of Indiana’s most popular holiday traditions.  This musical extravaganza features “Tap Dancing Santas” and “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Cost: 10% off regular rate ($31-$53) for groups of 20 or more.  Rate depends on location of seats chosen.
Time: 2 hours
Contact: 317-231-6788

Day 2
Noël Studio

Tour the gallery/showroom of internationally acclaimed contemporary realist artist Nancy Noël.   Browse through original paintings, limited and open-edition prints, books and textiles.  Closed Sundays.
Cost: Free
Time: 1 hour
Contact: Jane Jimison at 317-297-1117

Zionsville

Take a driving tour of the village and learn the history of this fascinating old downtown area.  Enjoy wonderful stores filled with out-of-the-ordinary gifts, fine art, country crafts and upscale apparel.
Cost: Free
Time: 20-minute driving tour; 1-2 hours shopping
Contact: Debbie Cranfill at 317-873-3836

Lunch at L.S. Ayres
Tea Room at the
Indiana State Museum

Indulge in a bowl of famous Chicken Velvet soup in this re-creation of the elegant dining room that operated from 1905-1990 in the former downtown Indianapolis department store.  Seats 64.  Reservations only.
Cost: $8-$10
Time: 1 hour
Contact: 317-232-1637

Morris-Butler House

This Victorian house museum showcases elaborate holiday decorations reflecting traditional holiday celebrations.
Cost: $4
Time: 1 hour
Contact: Shannon Borbely at 317-636-5409

Conner Prairie

Visit Conner Prairie for a glimpse of holidays past.  Guests can enjoy a hands-on toy and gingerbread house exhibit, the Museum Center and gift shop.
Cost: Dec.: $4.25
Time: 1 hour
Contact: Joyce Duvall at 317-776-6000 or 800-966-1836

Beef & Boards
Dinner Theatre

Get in the holiday spirit with “A Beef & Boards Christmas.”  This spirited and colorful look at Christmas features the best-loved songs of the holiday season.  Enjoy an excellent buffet in an intimate setting.
Cost: $27-$49
Time: 3 hours
Contact: Pat Minneman at 317-876-0504


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Boggstown Inn Cabaret

Experience great food in a classic supper club atmosphere and our special Christmas show.  (Also a lunch option.)
Cost: $37.49 for dinner, gourmet dessert, show and gratuity
Time: 3 1/2 hours
Contact: Brad Zumwalt at 317-835-2020

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Phone: 317-684-2475
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