Several architectural styles can be seen in downtown Kokomo, including Italianate, Romanesque Revival, Neoclassical/Craftsman, Mediterranean, Art Deco and Contemporary. Take a stroll downtown and you’ll see arches, hipped roofs, window hoods, columned porticos, pilasters, pediment openings and more. There’s even an Old Silk Stocking District Walking Tour and the Downtown Kokomo Historical Architecture Walking Tour available….
Whether you’re on the hunt for daily necessities or that perfect, rare find, it’s all here in Kokomo. Our community offers a variety of shopping options. For those who collect antiques, check out Studio Black Antiques, The Original Treasure Mart Mall, and Wild Ostrich Antiques. Find unique boutique shops in downtown Kokomo at Lux Boutique,…
Kokomo is heavily invested in creating a walkable city that encourages healthy and connected lifestyles. The community is home to several trails and walking paths that wind through city parks and communities, as well as through downtown. The city’s website has details on all city trails and paths. There’s also a trail map that you can…
Kokomo loves cars. And considering its deep automotive heritage, it’s not hard to see why. That heritage started in 1894 when Elwood Haynes made the first successful trial run of his “horseless carriage” on Pumpkinvine Pike, which is now Boulevard east of Indiana 931. Today, the community is home to several car clubs that host annual…
Art was long been running through the veins of Kokomo’s downtown revitalization efforts, but it’s now grown into a larger culture of art in the city’s center. Works from local artists and more can be found around many venues in downtown Kokomo. Some in formal gallery settings and some simply incorporated inside downtown businesses. Here’s…
Since its founding in 1855, Kokomo has been a community of innovation and entrepreneurship. More than 160 years later, its rich automotive and manufacturing heritage still continue to drive technological development, advanced manufacturing, and significant public and private investment. Kokomo has found itself on many rankings in recent years, such as #1 Most Affordable Small…
If you’re looking to have a locally-brewed beer, you’ve got options in Kokomo. You’ll want to check out Half Moon Brewery, Kokomo’s first brewpub. They pride themselves in making great tasting, fresh beer using the finest traditional ingredients. Their beer is hand crafted in a state-of-the-art 3.5-barrel all grain brewery. Newer to the brewing game…