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Automotive Heritage Museum
Automotiveheritagemuseum.com
1500 North Reed Road (Kokomo)
765-454-9999
Wander through Kokomo’s automotive history from 1894 to now. Features 1930s gas station, the Haynes home and a 1950s diner. 100 antique and classic cars. Group tours available by appointment.
Open Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children ages 7-14


Elwood Haynes Museum
1915 South Webster (Kokomo)
765-456-7500
Honors Elwood Haynes, best known for the inventions of America’s first horseless carriage in 1894, stainless steel and an alloy used in the space program today called satellite. Housed in Haynes’ former home. Group tours available by appointment.
Open Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Admission: free


Greentown Glass Museum
112 North Meridian Street (Greentown)
768-628-6206
Educational and collectors’ exhibits of over 1,700 pieces of highly prized glass from the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company, which burned down in 1903. Group tours are available.
Open May 15-Oct. 31, Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-Noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m.; March – May 14, Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. Admission: free


Grissom Air Museum
www.grissomairmuseum.com
100 West Hoosier Boulevard (Peru)
765-689-8011
Outdoor display of aviation history from World War II through the Gulf War. Sit in the cockpit of an F-4 Phantom II jet fighter, examine aviation armaments, flight trainers, uniforms, and engines. Group tours available by appointment.
Summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $4 adults, $3 veterans/active duty, seniors (55+), students (ages 7-18), free for children (6 and under) and museum members.


Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory
www.kog.com
1310 South Market Street (Kokomo)
765-457-8136
Oldest manufacturer of opalescent and cathedral stained glass in the world. In operation since 1888. No open-toed shoes, clogs or sandals permitted. Group tours of seven or more are available by appointment only.
Factory tours open Wed. &F Fri. at 10 a.m. only. Admission: $1 for everyone 5 years of age and older. Gift shop hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Glass area closes 30 minutes prior to gift shop.


Seiberling Mansion
www.howardcountymuseum.org
1200 West Sycamore (Kokomo)
765-452-4314
Built in 1891 by wealthy industrialist Monroe Seiberling. Mansion features décor, stained glass, reenactment of Emma Seiberling’s wedding, private dinners, historical lunch and dessert tours. Groups tours available by appointment.
Open Tues.-Sun. 1-4 p.m. Admission: $4 adults, $1 children 12 and under, free for members.


Dining

Sondy’s Sycamore Grille
www.sondyssycamoregrille.com
115 West Sycamore Street (Kokomo)
765-457-2220
American cuisine


Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery
www.halfmoonbrewery.com
4501 South Lafountain (Kokomo)
765-455-2739
American cuisine and homemade brews


Lodging

Bavarian Inn
www.bavarianinnthehideaway.com
4697 Dixon Road (Kokomo)
765-453-4715