SANTA CLAUS, Ind. (AP) – Businesses in a southern Indiana county say they have spent more than $26 million to help boost tourism this summer. 

Visitors to the Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Spencer County can ride a new roller coaster called the Thunderbird that propels them from zero to 60 mph in under 4 seconds. Monkey Hollow Winery has added a new small events space while Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort has added 20 new cottages and a new camp store. 

The Holiday Drive-In has added five digital projectors and Santa's Lodge is expected to add a zip line. 

The Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum also will rebuild two cabins, the Comfort Inn & Suites will update its lobby and the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial plans to offer more programming.