How to do Spring Right in Kokomo
By BREE BRAGG
The Kokomo Post Staff
Another month, another blog about my favorite things to do and enjoy around Kokomo. Spring is just around the corner, and I don’t know about you but I’ve been dreaming about warmer days and sunny weather activities. With each changing month there are new things happening here in the ’Mo – or old things that are just more enjoyable on sunny days! Making the very top of my list, you ask?
Patios
Maybe you didn’t see that one coming, but one of my most favorite things ever is finding a vibey spot in town to enjoy a great meal or drink outdoors. Here are my top picks:
Marble The Steakhouse
TKP Photo | Drew Larison
Marble is conveniently located on the most charming street of the city, Buckeye Street, and is the only location in Kokomo where you can enjoy outdoor luxury dining OR even brunch.
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Oscar’s Pizza
Photo provided | Oscar’s Pizza
Oscar’s Pizza is another location on Buckeye Street offering delicious pizza and views of some amazing local art. If you’re looking to snap a V Instagram-able photo, this is your spot!
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Sun King Brewery
Photo provided | Sun King Kokomo
Sun King Brewery is located on – you guessed it – Buckeye Street, and is, in my opinion, the best patio in the ’Mo because it’s equipped with cornhole, table tennis and other fun games! Not to mention you can enjoy the great outdoor while sipping on some of the best brews in town.
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Missy’s Cafe
Photo provided | Missy’s Family Restaurant
Oh, Missy’s… you warm my heart and my belly! A delicious breakfast and warm coffee enjoyed on an adorable patio? Yes, please. The location you ask? Buckeye Street. Are you seeing a theme here?
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Three Amigos
TKP Photo | Pam Downing
Last but certainly not least on Buckeye Street is Three Amigos. You can enjoy some delicious Mexican dishes and drinks on a beautiful patio, lit up at night by strands of lights and a gorgeous fire pit!
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Main Street Cafe
Photo provided | Main Street Cafe
Main Street Cafe may just be the most loved cafe in all of Kokomo! Is it because of the adorable patio seating? Or the delicious coffee? Or tasty treats, sandwiches and soups? Yes. All of the above.
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Foxes Trail
Photo provided | The Foxes Trail
The Foxes Trail patio is, hands down, the best place to be during the summer months! Not only is it located in beautiful downtown Kokomo with a view of the Wildcat Creek, but the bike trail and the big beautiful bridge lights up at night, making for a perfect view. The patio seating also doubles as the best seat in the house during the Riverwalk Concert Series. You can enjoy local live music and enjoy a nice meal or, my personal favorite, the Long Island iced tea slushies!
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Cook McDoogal’s Irish Pub
Photo provided | Cook McDoogal’s Irish Pub
Cook McDoogal’s Irish Pub is another beautiful downtown Kokomo location the Kokomo Post staff frequents for lunch. It’s the only patio in Kokomo where you can enjoy Irish cuisine!
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Los Amigos
Photo provided | Los Amigos
This location has been many things over the years, but has been newly renovated and reopened as Los Amigos. This place is becoming a favorite and frequently visited spot by my family and the staff here at The Post. Los Amigos has a spacious patio where you can enjoy delicious Mexican food and horchata by the pitcher!
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Mi Familia
Photo provided | Mi Familia
Mi Familia is another well-loved Mexican restaurant in Kokomo serving up great food that you can enjoy on a newly added patio!
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Pizza Co.
TKP Photo | Erin Larison
Pizza Co. is a newer business to town but quickly became a favorite not just amongst the staff here at The Post but also my friend and family group. In fact, it’s a no-brainer when it comes to a family outing day because it’s conveniently located near the biking trail and there’s a park just across the street! A bike ride to Pizza Co., dinner on the patio and play time at the park afterwards makes for a day well spent!
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Prodigy
TKP Photo | Heidi Pruitt
Prodigy Bar & Grill is a great patio to enjoy here in Kokomo because it checks a few boxes for me: it’s visually appealing, I can order a boozy milkshake to enjoy on said patio AND it’s located on the Markland Mall property. It’s really the perfect recipe for someone like me!
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Kokomo Alehouse
Photo provided | Kokomo Alehouse
Kokomo Alehouse, formerly known as Mulligan's, has been newly renovated and rebranded. Kokomo Alehouse offers a variety of delicious pub style food, craft beers and cocktails, and all of those things can be enjoyed on their outdoor patio space!
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Choo Choo McGoo’s
TKP Photo | Bree Bragg
Choo Choo McGoo’s located on Markland offers outdoor seating on their adorable patio and the best part about their patio is that you can enjoy breakfast, lunch AND dinner on it! They serve up delicious meals all day long and a bonus is you can walk right next door at Lucky Lemon Bakery for a dessert OR even across the street to grab a drink to-go from Lexi’s Drink Barn.
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Pastarrific
TKP Photo | Heidi Pruitt
El Arrerio Mexican Bar & Grill
Photo provided | El Arrerio
El Arrerio patio is a place I love to frequent on warmer days. Not much is better than chips, salsa and a margarita in some sunshine!
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Favorite Springtime Beverages
Frozen Long Island Iced Tea from The Foxes Trail
TKP Photo | Pam Downing
If you’re 21+ and enjoy a delicious adult beverage… THIS IS IT! The frozen Long Island iced tea from The Foxes Trail for sure makes the list of my top five favorite drinks in the ‘Mo! Pro Tip: for top-tier enjoyment drink it on The Foxes Trail patio! The vibe is simply unmatched!
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Boozy Slushies from Sun King Kokomo
Photo provided | Sun King Kokomo
What’s better than an adult slushie? Absolutely nothing and Sun King Kokomo has a wide variety of flavors you can choose from!
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Snowshake from Kokomo Frozen Custard
Photo provided | Brittiany Pandanell
To some, this treat is a go-to from the Frozen Custard menu but for others, this seems to be a mystery. Take my word for it if you haven’t tried a snowshake from Frozen Custard yet… you must! It’s a combination of a slushie and scoops of custard that make a creamy and delicious beverage!
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Frozen Lemonade from Black Wax Cafe
TKP Photo | Bree Bragg
Lemonade seems to be a given when it comes to refreshing spring drinks but have you tried a frozen lemonade from Black Wax Cafe yet? They come in the traditional lemon flavor, or you can add raspberry, blueberry or orange to the drink for a little extra razzle dazzle! Pro tip: Ask for whip too!
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Lavender Lemonade from The Radish
TKP Photo | Erin Larison
Some of The Kokomo Post staff has claimed this lavender lemonade from The Radish as the “official drink of spring,” and for good reason. It’s delicious! The flavor is light and delicious PLUS it’s so pretty it makes for a great instagram story post!
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Mocktails & More from Main Street Cafe
Photo provided | Main Street Cafe
As some of you may know, Main Street Cafe was recently purchased by the owners of Whyte Horse Winery in Monticello! Which means that all of those delicious drinks will soon be served at Main Street Cafe in Kokomo soon. The cafe is currently under renovation but in no time it will be ready to go! Be on the lookout for these drinks to be available at Main Street in the near future.
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Lemonade from Lexi’s Drink Barn
Photo provided | Lexi’s Drink Barn
The county fair isn’t the only time you can get your hands on a delicious lemon shakeup! You can grab this nostalgic drink from Lexi’s any time of the year, plus many more delicious drinks and combinations!
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Walt & Shirley’s Wine Slush
Photo provided | Walt & Shirley’s
Cold Brew Float from Sweet Peas Play Cafe
Photo provided | Sweet Peas Play Cafe
DO NOT SLEEP ON SWEET PEAS PLAY CAFE! Whether you have children or not, you are always welcome to stop into Sweet Peas for a tasty beverage. The combination playground and cafe has a variety of unique and delicious drinks, and this is one of the newest additions. A cold brew float! But wait, it gets even better… They’ve partnered with another local business, Sweet Retreat Homemade Ice Cream and More, to create this incredible drink!
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Happy Nutrition
Photo provided | Happy Nutrition
Happy Nutrition is THEE place to stop for a delicious and guilt free drink! They serve up a huge variety of drinks in so many flavors- from shakes to energizing teas packed full of vitamins and more, you can’t go wrong. My personal pick from Happy Nutrition? Dragons Breath. This drink drink is a mixture of white grape, orange and strawberry.
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Springtime Activities
Top Banana
Photo provided | Top Banana
There’s nothing that screams spring in Kokomo like the reopening of seasonal businesses that everyone missed over the long winter weeks. Top Banana is gearing up to reopen in the coming weeks, and I personally cannot wait to get my hands on its fresh produce and goods!
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Kokomo Downtown Farmer’s Market
TKP Photo | Heidi Pruitt
The Kokomo Farmers Market is one of my favorite ways to spend a weekend morning! You are sure to find the best produce, baked goods and so much more. Plus, the outdoor market frequently provides entertainment from local musicians and artists!
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Koko-Go
TKP Photo | Pam Downing
This might be one of the things I look to the most in spring: the reopening of Koko-Go Free Ride! This free bike share program has been an amazing addition to the city and to my personal family outings. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors and explore parts of Kokomo you typically don’t.
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Skate Parks
TKP Photo | Bree Bragg
Skate parks in Kokomo seem to be a hot spot during the warmer months and luckily there are two great ones to enjoy! The Kokomo Pipeline skatepark, located near Jackson Morrow Park, features a bowl and pipeline, and has been a Kokomo staple for skateboarders, bikers and skaters. Now with the addition of the Foster Park Skate Park, there are great options on both ends of town!
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Walking Trails
TKP Photo | Pam Downing
When the sunshine is out in Kokomo, so are the people – and you can count on those walking trails being occupied by so many walkers, joggers and city enjoy-ers! There are lots of sights to see and many resting stops with beautiful views.
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City of First Adventure Park
Photo provided | City of First Adventure Park
This one might be the one I look the MOST forward to reopening every year- City of First Adventure Park. They offer something fun for the whole family and for people of all ages. Spending the even go-karting, putt-putting & playing arcade games at City of First is one of my favorite family activities. Pro Tip: Head across the street to Scoops after an evening of fun for a delicious treat!
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Art Alley
TKP Photo | Joe Andrews
One of my favorite things about Kokomo is all of the art displayed around the city! New art is displayed often down Art Alley as well as the sculptures around downtown. Each alley in the square has some form of art for all to enjoy!
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Disc golf
TKP Photo | Michael Kaster
Have you ever been disc golfing before? I have to admit this is something that’s typically not up my alley, but it’s one of my family’s favorite activities during warmer months. And, I have to admit there are some pretty scenic and nice locations to disc golf in Kokomo even if you are like me and just a bystander. Highland park offers a full disc golf course as well has Crossroads Church, which is open to the public.
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Jackrabbits
TKP Photo | Drew Larison
Parks
TKP Photo | Erin Larison
It feels like this is a given but also necessary for a spring blog. Parks. And we have a lot of them here in the ’Mo but the most frequented ones by my family are Foster Park, because we love a good downtown location, Highland Park because of the zipline and nostalgic slides, and, of course, Foster Park offers a ton of open space for the kids to run wild!
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So, There you have it! My list of all of the things you should be enjoying in Kokomo this Spring. What do you think? Did I mention something you’d like to try out? Did I miss something you think should be included? Leave a comment below and let me know.