Sure, it may be summer, but Christmas is such a festive, joyful time of year and many would love to experience it more than just throughout the month of December. If you're always in the holiday spirit and need a quick visit with the big guy in red, book an overnight stay at Santa's Lodge in Santa Claus, Indiana. This Santa-loving town celebrates the winter holiday all year long, and a stay at the Lodge will surely put you in the Christmas spirit, no matter the date on the calendar.

Located about 2.5 hours from Cincinnati, Santa Claus is an Indiana town where Christmas never ends.

There are several family-friendly attractions here and if you want to stay close to the action, then you'll want to book a room at Santa's Lodge.

This large lodge is open all year long and maintains plenty of Christmas spirit, even in the heat of summer.

Santa's Lodge actually offers quite a few amenities that are only available in the warmer months, so you can get a taste of summer and winter all in one stay.

The rustic interior of the lodge is always decked out in antique Christmas decorations and, of course, a Christmas tree or two.

Celebrate Christmas in July... or May... or September... or really any other month of the year during your stay.

The hotel offers a wide variety of accommodations to meet the needs of any size family and also has an on-site restaurant named St. Nick's that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Santa's Lodge is the closest hotel to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, an extremely popular amusement and water park.

A visit to these parks is a must when in the area, and then you can return back to the relaxing lodge for more fun in the sun.

The property of the lodge is large and allows you to spend as much time outdoors as you'd like.

Wind down with some catch and release fishing or go out on the lake in a paddle boat.

Santa's Lodge also offers some surprising activities, such as zip lining.

After that excitement, splash around in the outdoor or indoor pools, and little ones will love the bounce house, rock wall, and trampoline.

Other nearby excursions include horseback riding, animal encounters, and a memorial to Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home.

Santa's Lodge is a festive and fun overnight destination that makes for a great place to rest your head on a little getaway from Cincinnati.

Santa Claus, Indiana is definitely a unique experience, with more attractions and activities than you may realize, so consider spending a jolly good time with the big guy in red is his very own lodge, just a short drive from Cincinnati.

Santa's Lodge allows you to be close to the exciting activities and festive fun in Santa Claus in a rustic lodge that always transports you to the North Pole. Have you spent time in Santa Claus, Indiana? Share your experiences with us in the comments!

Santa's Lodge is located at 91 W. Christmas Blvd., Santa Claus, IN 47579. For more information, visit its website here and follow along on Facebook here.

And for more on the eccentric town of Santa Claus, check out our previous article here.