To anyone that has never been, I strongly suggest Holiday World. It is an awesome place. Went for the first time this year. They did an awesome marketing plan around our area in Southeast Missouri. Gave tons of free tickets to radio stations etc this year and I was a lucky winner. From where I am at it is just a four and a half hour drive. About the same as Branson for me. The water park, and the amusement park are all in one park. Soft drinks, water and tea is always free and so is parking, and sunscreen. It was a very good experience and going back next year. In Santa Clause there is one hotel Santas Lodge and One campground, Rudolphs. Outside of town in other areas there is plenthy of lodging and Lincolns Stae Park camp ground.