Attractions in Evansville, Indiana

Amusements

AdventureLand Golf 812-477-0500
4650 Morgan Center Drive, Evansville, IN 47715
Open May through December, AdventureLand has two miniature 18-hole golf courses where you can test your skills with caves, waterfalls, and streams. more info map
Burdette Park Aquatic Center 812-435-5603
5301 Nurrenbern Road, Evansville, IN 47712
Part of the 140 acre Burdette Park, the Aquatic Center features a large Olympic pool with two diving boards, a family pool with two slides, a children's pool with... more info map
Canvas & Conversation 812-425-5960
2425 Highway 41 North, Suite 137, Evansville, IN 47711
Canvas & Conversation offers a variety of art entertainment activities and parties for all ages that use acrylic paints. The activities coordinator is an Indiana State... more info map
Hands on Discovery Children's Museum 812-477-4929
123 Northwest 4th Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Located in Downtown Evansville
Hands on Discovery Children's Museum is a 20,000 square foot children's learning center featuring interactive exhibits for the whole family. more info map
Howell Park Par 3 812-422-8495
1101 South Barker Avenue, Evansville, IN 47712
A nine-hole miniature golf course, Howell Park Par 3 Miniature Golf is fun for the whole family. more info map

Casinos

Tropicanna Evansville 812-433-4000
41 Northwest Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN 47708
Gaming, live entertainment, shopping, a hotel, and on-site restaurants are waiting for you at Tropicanna Evansville. more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Old Post Office and Customs House
Located at the corner of Second & Sycamore Streets
The Old Post Office and Customs House is a classic example of the Richardsonian Romanesque style. It features round arches, stone masonry, and towers. more info map
Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse 812-423-3361
201 Northwest Fourth Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Designed by architect Henry W. Wolters, the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse is a fine example of Neo-Baroque architecture. more info map
Willard Carpenter House
405 Carpenter Street, Evansville, IN 47708
A restored Georgian style home built of brick and stone, the Willard Carpenter House features a balanced facade and a classic facade. more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Angel Mounds State Historic Site 812-853-3956
8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715
A well-preserved prehistoric Native American site which was inhabited by Middle Mississippian Indians from 1100-1450. more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 812-428-8200
200 Southeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47713
Known as "The New Central Library," it features collection rooms, a computer lab, two floors of public service space, meeting rooms, a children's area, cafe, and a... more info map
Willard Library 812-425-4309
21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710
The oldest public library building in the state, Willard Library was started as "a public library for the use of the people of all classes, races, and sexes, free of... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Evansville African-American Museum 812-423-5188
534 South Garvin Street, Evansville, IN 47713
Located at one of the original housing projects in the city, this museum provides information on the culture and history of African Americans locally and nationally. more info map
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 812-425-2406
411 Southeast Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN 47713
The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science houses a $10 million permanent art collection ranging from 16th century paintings to modern sculptures by world-renowned... more info map
Evansville Museum Transportation Center 812-425-2406
411 Southeast Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN 47713
The Evansville Museum Transportation Center (EMTRAC) details the history of early Evansville river, rail, aviation and street transportation. Artifacts include a steam... more info map
James Bethel Gresham Memorial Home
2 Wedeking Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711
This home was built in honor of the Evansville native who was the first casualty of World War I. more info map
Louis J. Koch Family Children's Museum 812-464-2663
22 Southeast Fifth Street, Evansville, IN 47708
"The mission of the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville is to spark the curious minds and imaginations of children and their families through dynamic exhibits,... more info map
Reitz Home Museum 812-426-1871
224 Southeast First Sreet., Evansville, IN 47713
Located in Historic Preservation District
One of the country's finest examples of French Second Empire architecture, the Reitz Home Museum is filled with authentic period furniture, silk damask-covered walls,... more info map
Synchronicity Gallery 812-422-SYNC
56 and 58 Adams Avenue, Evansville, IN 47713
Located next to Alhambra Theatre
Synchronicity Gallery is a 4,000-square foot arts venue which displays, sells, and leases visual art from local, regional, national, and international artists with... more info map
USS LST 325 Ship Memorial 812-435-8678
840 LST Drive, Evansville, IN 47713
Located along the riverfront at Marina Point, this authentic Landing Ship, Tank has served in the Artic, the Greek Navy, and during WWII. One of only two World War II... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 812-435-6143
2421 Bement Avenue, Evansville, IN 47720
Indiana's oldest zoo, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden extends over 70 acres and has more than 625 animals from 200 species living in natural habitats surrounded by... more info map
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve 812-479-0771
551 North Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47711
Take a walk, have a picnic, play on the playground, and enjoy nature at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, a National Natural Landmark and a State Nature Preserve with... more info map

Science & Technology

Koch Planetarium 812-425-2406
411 Southeast Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN 47713
The oldest planetarium in Indiana, Koch Planetarium creates "a realistic and scientifically-accurate simulation of the night sky, using a highly-specialized "star... more info map

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