America’s first car was built in 1894 by Elmwood Haynes in Kokomo. The city is riddled with history from downtown to the suburbs and you’ll get to experience its innovative past wherever you are. Historic downtown for example, offers a wide variety of attractions including the local Farmer’s Market, Artworks Gallery featuring pieces of creative work from local artists and of course, the Wildcat Creek Walk of Excellence. Enjoy an afternoon walk after grabbing some lunch downtown at this 2.6-mile trail or walk along the one-mile Kokomo Industrial Heritage Trail.
Since the city is known for its automotive heritage, it’s only fitting that it would be home to a museum featuring history about cars. The Kokomo Automotive Museum houses a collection of over 100 vintage cars ranging from the first car in 1894 to the 21st century Hayne, Maxwell and Chevy models.
The city is also known for its glass and you’ll find their famous glass at the O.P. Shop. You can see world famous Kokomo Opalescent Glass including blown glass bowls, perfume bottles and more. You can even see where and how the glass is made at the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory, America’s oldest art glass company. You can watch men ladle molten glass and turn it into sheet glass or watch glass blowers, stained glass artists and lampworkers at work!
You may find some of these beautiful pieces of glass art when you visit Seiberling Mansion. Featuring late-Victorian architecture and hand-carved woodwork, the mansion has multiple exhibits highlighting the history of the local area and is surrounded by beautiful grounds. Plan your trip with our Indiana travel guide. When you book with Choice Hotels in Kokomo, IN you’ll get a well-rounded trip filled with nature, opulence, history and creative art. Book online now!