Louis J. Koch had a dream—one of family, fun, and Christmastime
year-round. And so he created Santa Claus Land, the nation’s first
theme park, in Santa Claus, located in the gentle rolling hills of
southern Indiana. Now, six decades later, Koch’s legacy lives on at
Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari. Still owned and operated by the
Koch family, Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari are consistently
voted the friendliest and cleanest parks in the country, and their
wooden roller coasters are rated in the top ten list among coaster
enthusiasts. The Koch family members treat visitors to the park as
family and welcome everyone into what has become a true extension of
their home.
About the Author
Since Pat Koch was a little girl, Santa Claus Land (and later
Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari) has been an important part of
her life. The growth of her family, the park, the town of Santa
Claus, and other family enterprises are a source of great pride to
her. Koch is especially devoted to her 12 grandchildren, who live in
Indiana and Florida. Jane Ammeson is a writer specializing in
travel, food, and personalities. She has written two other books for
Arcadia, including Jasper and Huntingburg.
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