You’ve made your holiday shopping list, and checked it twice: but what do you get for the person who has it all? Sometimes, the best gifts aren’t things, but experiences. Give the gift of an attraction pass, art class, cooking class and more ideas from Hamilton County, Indiana.
Step into the story at Conner Prairie year-round with a membership, which includes free daytime general admission to Conner Prairie, discounted admission for select events like Headless Horseman and A Merry Prairie Holiday, shopping and dining discounts and more.
A perfect activity for everyone in the family is a train ride with the Nickel Plate Express. It’s not too late to book an experience to the North Pole or the new year through the Reindeer Express or New Year’s Eve Soul Train!
Let your loved one customize their own homemade bath and body products with a gift card to Bath Junkie. Guests can redeem in-store and mix and match scents to find the perfect blend.
A gift card to Penn & Beech Candle Co. allows the recipient to pour their own soy wax candle. With more than 100 fragrances to choose from, guests can customize to their ideal scent profiles.
If they want to add a touch of their personality into their everyday look, a gift card to HopeAnchor & Crew will let them create their own bracelet. Not only will it show off their personal flair, but they’ll always think of you every time they wear it!
Experience a different kind of painting with Hawaii Fluid Art. Fluid art is a mix of paint pigments that push and pull against each other to create an anticipating and enjoyable final piece.
Want to get even craftier? Book a workshop with Board & Brush and turn raw wood into a finished project you can take home to elevate your space.
Koteewi Range offers private lessons for those looking to learn archery or improve their skills, as well as membership for access to the ranges.
The cure for cabin fever? A gift certificate to slide down the sledding hill at Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes, open December through February. No need to wait for a snowstorm; they make their own snow!
Summer is synonymous with outdoor adventure like kayak and canoe trips. Get a gift certificate for an excursion with White River Canoe Company.
Know someone who is a concert goer? Treat them to the VIP lifestyle with season tickets to Ruoff Music Center. Get access to a personalized experience including premium seats and parking, VIP Club access, and private entrances to the venue and restrooms.
Who doesn’t like food? Whether it's in-person dining or curbside carryout, it’s important to support our local restaurant community now and in the future. Purchase a gift card to your loved one’s favorite local restaurant – or one they haven’t been to yet.
Do you have a budding young chef in your midst? Sprouts Cooking School is Indiana’s only cooking school just for kids, and they host classes regularly for children of all ages to learn cooking and baking techniques.
It’s hard to go wrong with chocolate. And if it’s from XChocol’Art, it’s even better. Purchase an at-home chocolate tasting kit for a loved one. Owner Joann Hofer also offers in-person chocolate making classes, too.
Angelo’s Italian Market offers pasta making classes at the introductory and secondary level. They also have small and large gift baskets filled with all the ingredients to make a delicious, home-cooked meal along with imported Italian cookies and soda.
Regalique, an independent and family-owned store, offers a wide variety of gift baskets containing curated foods, fine cheeses, and gourmet sweets accompanied with unique wines.
For the golf lover, there are dozens of renowned golf courses to choose from in Hamilton County, home of Indiana’s Premier Golf. Stuff their stocking with gift cards for tee times and golf rentals.
For the pickleball enthusiasts, play year-round with a membership to Pickle on Penn. Choose between three different options to get access to eight state-of-the-art indoor pickleball courts, a mezzanine where you can spy on the competition, a restaurant with full kitchen and bar, etc.
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