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You Have to See These 5 Unique Attractions in Kokomo

By Visit Indiana on Jan. 09, 2018

Molten glass ladled from 12 pot furnace at Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind Indiana experience, look no further than Kokomo. The first stop on your trip should be to tour America’s oldest art glass company, Kokomo Opalescent Glass. Charles Henry, a chemist from…

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The 5 Stops Everyone Must Make in Kokomo

By Tina Bobilya on May 17, 2017

My kids and I recently spent the day in Kokomo and despite it being a horribly rainy day, we had a fantastic time exploring the city and it's treasures. Prior to the trip, I was guided to a lengthy list of things to do from the local visitor bureau that would appeal to my two kids and my tastes…

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The 10 Indiana Ballparks That Baseball Fans Must See

By Visit Indiana on Mar. 07, 2017

The Hoosier State doesn't have a Major League Baseball team, but these 10 Indiana ballparks are amazing places to catch a game. Indiana has five minor league baseball teams, the Evansville Otters, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Gary SouthShore RailCats, Indianapolis Indians and South Bend Cubs. Indiana is…

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Family Fun this Summer in Kokomo!

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 08, 2015

If you have never been to Kokomo (or have not visited recently,) this summer is the perfect time to discover all the new and family-friendly activities the city has to offer! Kokomo's Summer Concert Series kicks off this month at the Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Downtown's Foster Park with fun…

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Summer Festivals, Free Concerts & Family Fun in Kokomo

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 13, 2014

Kokomo is a short drive for a fun (and affordable!) family-friendly weekend getaway. Spend the day enjoying high-energy water slides, riding on the lazy river, playing in the splash pad, and swimming at Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center. Admission is only $5 for adults and $4 for youth (ages…

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Kokomo Opalescent Glass (#video)

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 20, 2014

Hear a little bit more about Kokomo Opalescent Glass and see what all I experienced on my visit! (Or read about it on the last blog here.)…

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Kokomo Opalescent Glass

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 20, 2014

You may not know, but just north of Indianapolis about 50 miles sits a historic, famous glass factory - Kokomo Opalescent Glass (KOG). In 1888, Charles Henry, a glass chemist from New York, visited Kokomo upon hearing about the gas boom. Within 24 hours of his visit he had an agreement with local…

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Kickin' It in Kokomo

By Carrie Lambert on Jul. 10, 2013

While driving back from South Bend the other day we made a stop in Kokomo. I'm sure many of you have driven through Kokomo on your way up north from Indy or vice versa. But let me encourage you to take a detour off of 31 and spend some time downtown. I think you will be happy, and pleasantly…

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