Art on fire!
We invite you to visit Kokomo. Go behind the scenes of America’s oldest art glass company, tour the stunning Seiberling Mansion, and explore our local flavor and culture.
Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory Tour
Kokomo Opalescent Glass is America’s oldest art glass company and has been making art glass in its original location in Kokomo since 1888 – truly a fusion of art and history! Go “behind-the-scenes” to watch as glass is hand-ladled, mixed and rolled from a 2,500-degree furnace. Glass made in Kokomo is shipped worldwide.
Public factory tours are currently offered Mondays through Saturdays at 11 a.m. Tour takes approximately 1.5 hours. Reservations are required for factory tours. Call 765-457-1829 in advance to schedule a tour. Explore the rich heritage and long standing tradition of Kokomo Opalescent Glass!
The OP Shop
After touring the factory at Kokomo Opalescent Glass, take a piece of Kokomo home with you! Beautiful glass items (all made in Kokomo) are available, including jewelry, suncatchers, serving boards, paperweights, and stunning unique blown glass creations. The OP Shop is open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Note: KOG public factory tours are offered Monday-Saturday at 11 a.m.
Seiberling Mansion
The Seiberling Mansion was built in 1891 by industrialist Monroe Seiberling. Though the Seiberling family only lived in the home a few years, the legacy of the historic and stunning mansion lives on, now as the home of the Howard County Museum. Look for the magnificent stained glass windows located throughout, which are made with Kokomo Opalescent Glass! Museum is open Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 p.m. Stunning holiday tours available starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center
Cool off at this outdoor waterpark with high energy water slides, lazy river, kiddie slides, leisure and lap pools, and kid’s splash pad. Family changing rooms, lockers, and concessions are available.
Local dining
Kokomo’s large variety of local restaurants offers a unique dining experience. For authentic Italian favorites, check out PASTArrific and Martino’s Italian Villa, inducted in 2017 into the Pizza Hall of Fame. Hawg Heaven and Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery serve up killer house-smoked BBQ. Or check out downtown dining options at Cook McDoogal’s Irish Pub, The Foxes Trail, SUTE Korean BBQ House, Oscar’s Pizza, and Riviera Maya Mexican Grill. Plenty of options to keep your appetite satisfied!
Kokomo Speedway
Many race drivers got their start in Kokomo, racing at the Kokomo Speedway. Races are held weekly on Sunday evenings from May-September. Special annual events at the speedway include the Kokomo Grand Prix, Sprint Car Smackdown, and the Kokomo Klash.
