In 2016, a new 83,000-square-foot YMCA facility was opened in downtown Kokomo. The $16 million project is a shining example of how public and private funding partnerships have impacted our community. The project took a blighted, underused city block in downtown Kokomo and turned it into a hub of activity that improved the quality-of-life and economy…
Historic preservation and revitalization were at front of mind when city officials purchased the train depot on Buckeye Street in downtown Kokomo. Built in 1910, the train depot underwent a publicly funded, major preservation and rehabilitation project starting in 2014. The project included a pocket park located along the Industrial Heritage Trail. The park includes…
Kokomo is home to the Coolest Coffee Shop in Indiana, says Best Things Indiana. Here’s what they had to say about the downtown Kokomo coffee shop … “Bind Café is one part of a multi-use coffee room dedicated to the spirit of wanderlust with a side of learning and washed down with a hot cup…
With all the unique offerings, you’ll want more than just a taste of downtown Kokomo. The city’s center is quickly becoming a foodie’s dream. The Coterie is a second-floor, upscale lounge that keeps Kokomo thirsty for inspired cocktails and concoctions. Main Street Café serves up great casual fare in an inviting coffee shop atmosphere, while…
There’s plenty to do in downtown Kokomo. And fortunately there’s plenty of parking, too. And we’re talking free parking. In addition to free street parking, there’s a four-story parking garage on Union Street in downtown Kokomo. Nestled between Walnut and Sycamore streets — conveniently located across from the newly constructed Kokomo Family YMCA — the…
The Kokomo Farmers’ Market is continually creating and recreating a one-of-a-kind, vibrant farmers’ market that promotes the community through education, small business development, and by celebrating the arts while working with local food producers to create avenues to consumers. Each week during its season, the farmers market provides a dynamic glimpse of our community. Expect…
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,…
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…