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Community of Faith
As a vital part of the community, the churches and synagogues in Howard County add beauty and contribute to the well-being of the area and beyond. With places of worship in more than 40 faiths, you can find a congregation here where you feel comfortable. Anything from sponsoring missionaries overseas, to aiding a local family…
The Y a downtown hub
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…
First Fridays Downtown
Every First Friday of the year, the community gathers for this arts-based, open house tour of beautiful downtown Kokomo. Each month features a theme with downtown venues catering their activities to the month’s theme. Fan favorites include Main Street Mystery, Artsapalooza, Home for the Holidays and more. Downtown venues host a variety of activities to…
Artist Alley
Artist Alley is an outdoor art gallery that enlivens the downtown landscape. The once dark, forgotten alley between the County building and Artworks Gallery was transformed thanks to a partnership between Kokomo Art Association, Greater Kokomo Downtown Association and the Community Foundation of Howard County. Since its 2014 creation, Artist Alley has created more venues…
Historic Depot District
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…
Coolest Coffee Shop
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…
An Afternoon at the Museum
You don’t have to travel to a metro area to enjoy an afternoon at a museum. Here in Kokomo, we have three museums where you can learn about the community’s history and also the role Kokomo played in shaping our nation. Elwood Haynes Museum Tour the home of Elwood Haynes, a remarkable innovator. You’ll see…
Automotive Heritage
Since 1894, Kokomo has been an automotive town. That year, Elwood Haynes made the first successful trial run of his “horseless carriage” on Pumpkinvine Pike, which is now Boulevard east of Indiana 931. And since that time, automotive manufacturing has played a major role in Kokomo’s economy. To put it in perspective, Kokomo Transmission Plant has…
4 Parks Just For Dogs
Kokomo is home to not one but four dog parks! Located throughout the community, you’ll always be close to a park where your canine friend will have plenty of space to play and exercise. Dog park hours are dawn to dusk. Bon Air Dog Park, 700 E. Fischer St. Mehlig Dog Park, 1701 W. Carter…