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2020 VISITORS GUIDE
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Escape the
Ordinary.
Joan Marchand Bridge
Built in 1891, the now pedestrian-only
bridge provides an unmatched view
of the Ohio River.
Escape the Ordinary - 2020 VISITORS GUIDE - Visit Evansville
Welcome to
Evansville…
On your next visit to
Evansville, you might see
billboards, banners, and
Big Es touting our sense
of community pride,
diversity, and inclusion. The
e is for everyone initiative

                                            We are (so)
is intended to highlight the
unique personality of Greater
Evansville and all the exciting
things it has to offer.

                                            Pretty Social
This cultural initiative
encourages locals and visitors
to connect with someone
or something new. We’re
cultivating a culture where
each person can contribute
their unique talents and
interests in a way that makes
everyone feel welcome. And                  From sweeping views of the Ohio River to selfie
we can’t wait to celebrate                  stops to street art, there are a few places around
Evansville’s culture together
with you at our diverse events              town you’ll want to head for those #NoFilter
and attractions.                            moments. You can find our best photo ops by
                                            visiting these top Instagrammable places.

                                            Haynie’s Corner Fountain           The Marker
                                            Sitting at the heart of            The Arts Council of
                                            Evansville’s art district, this    Southwestern Indiana
                                            eclectic stone fountain            commissioned the stainless
                                            serves as a gathering place        steel map marker. It reflects
                                            for events like First Fridays      the beautiful views of
Contents                                    and Funk in the City. It also      downtown at 2 Main Street.
                                            symbolizes the convergence         Image B
We are (so) Pretty Social              2   of four Evansville
Every Season to Visit in Evansville   4    neighborhoods.
Our Great Outdoors                     6   Image A

Let the Games Begin                    8
                                            Joan Marchand Bridge
Top Kid-friendly Attractions          10
                                            Built in 1891, it’s found at the
Cultivating Culture                   12
                                            mouth of Pigeon Creek on
This Way to the Fairway               14   the Ohio River. It became
A Taste of Evansville                 16   a pedestrian-only bridge
Our Best Buys                         18   in 1996 and now offers an
Where the Locals Go                   20   unmatched perspective of
Get a Better Nightlife                22   the river.
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Stay Here. Go There.                  24
13 Can’t-Miss Events in Evansville    26
Make it Eventful                      28
A Venue for Everyone                  30
Your Multi-Use Multiplex              32
Accommodations34

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                                   INSTAGRAM
North Main Street
Gateway Mural                      #VisitEvansville
One of Evansville’s most
popular murals sits in an
unsuspecting spot. Painted         Strike a pose and your pics will appear
on the back of a building at
28 W Indiana Street, this street   on the Visit Evansville homepage. Tag
art offers a colorful welcome      #VisitEvansville to show us the places
to the North Main/Jacobsville      you visit on your trip!
neighborhood.
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Self.e Alley
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Tucked right inside a
downtown alleyway at
318 Main Street, each of the
letters is a popular Evansville
attraction or landmark that
you’ll definitely want to visit
on your trip.
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Find more “social” places at
VisitEvansville.com/Instagram

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Every Season to
Visit in Evansville
Seasons come and seasons go. But you’ll always enjoy discovering all there is to
love about Evansville’s unique neighborhoods, attractions, and events and the way
they ebb and flow with the weather.

Spring                          Take a hike                      Summer
                                From urban greenways to
Spring marks the return         tree-lined trails, pathways      When summer is here, you
of a lot of our favorite        throughout the city connect      should be, too. There’s fun
things. There’s the sea of      you to the great outdoors.       in the sun for all. An event
tulips outside the Visitors     The Pigeon Creek Greenway        for everyone. And a shady
Center Pagoda (Image E).        is the longest trail at nearly   spot to wind down at the
Blooming dogwoods about         7 miles, with 1.5 miles along    end of the day. With 65
town. The hustle and bustle     the banks of the Ohio River.     parks and 6 seasonal pools,
of people on the riverfront.                                     Evansville is the perfect
Spring breakers arriving.       We heart art                     place to swing, slide, swim,
And hints that outdoor                                           and splash into summer.
festivals are returning.        Haynie’s Corner Arts District
                                is the neighborhood to           A splashing good time
Play ball                       know in the spring. In April,
                                Funk in the City Art Festival    Kids won’t want to
Just before Evansville          marks the start of festival      leave after exploring
Otters baseball returns to      season. In May, First Fridays    the enchanted Mickey’s
Bosse Field in April, college   returns with art, music,         Kingdom, slipping and
basketball ends. Ohio Valley    brews, and local favorite        splashing down the
Conference fans are here        food trucks.                     waterslides at Burdette Park
the first week of March                                          Aquatic Center, or puddle
for the college basketball                                       jumping at Wesselman
championship.                                                    Woods Nature Playscape.

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                                                                 Start your day with second-
                                                                 story views over brunch
                                                                 at The Rooftop and end it
                                                                 with sangria on the patio at
                                                                 Sauced! Evansville eateries,
                                                                 cocktail houses, breweries,
                                                                 and coffee shops have
                                                                 mastered the al fresco
                                                                 dining experience.

                                                                 The best of fests
                                                                 May to September is the
                                                                 best time to visit Evansville
                                                                 to experience the music
                                                                 fests, art fests, food fests,
                                                                 and more that fill the
                                                                 calendar every weekend.
                                                                 Plan your trip around
                                                                 a signature event, like
                                                                 ShrinersFest & Air Show or
                                                                 HOLA Festival.

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                                                                         Dashing through the snow
                                                                         There are a few snowy
                                                                         hillsides where sleds seem
Fall                              Claim to fried food fame               to travel at the speed of
                                  Named one of the best fall             light. Reitz Hill is a popular
With pumpkins to pick and         festivals in the US by Oprah           landmark on the west side.
cider to sip, Evansville makes    Magazine and MSN in 2019,              Another winter gem is Helfrich
the perfect fall trip. Here,      the West Side Nut Club                 Hills Golf Course, aptly named
the great outdoors gets           Fall Festival covers four              for its sledding terrain.
even better in the fall. Our      city blocks with more
claim-to-fame Fall Festival       than 130 food booths                   Not quite reindeer games
starts the season off and         and attracts over 200,000
then just like that, everything                                          When the weather outside
                                  people every October.                  is frightful, hockey fans find
else falls into place.
                                                                         the Ford Center delightful.
Leaf peeping aplenty                                                     The Evansville Thunderbolts
                                                                         play here all winter long.
The best place to catch
the changing colors is at
                                  Winter                                 Afterwards, place your bets
                                                                         at Tropicana Casino, with
Wesselman Woods (Image            Our idea of a winter                   card and slot games, sports
F) while hiking the nature        wonderland is seeing snow              betting, and more.
trails. Open year round, the      dust the window ledges of
rolling hills and park-like       historic Main Street buildings.
setting of Mesker Park Zoo        It’s hearing the hoots and
also make for a peak leaf         hollers at Reitz Hill on snow
peeping opportunity.              days. And it’s driving around          We encourage you to come
Have yourself a haunt
                                  the Fantasy of Lights, hot             back every season to enjoy
                                  chocolate in hand.                     a variety of experiences.
We can’t talk about fall
without mentioning all            Merry and bright                       The Visitors Center is
the spectacularly spooky          There are over 60                      open year round and
things to do, like visiting       displays at the Fantasy of
the ghostly Grey Lady at                                                 can help you explore the
                                  Lights in the North Main
Willard Library or the good       neighborhood. Down                     latest and greatest things
ol’ fashioned homegrown           the road, two 12-foot tall             happening in Evansville.
mysteries of Haunted              Nutcrackers welcome you
Historic Evansville. Boo at       to Downtown Evansville as
the Zoo is a family-friendly      the candle lights are lit at
Halloween favorite, too.          the Reitz Home Museum
                                  (Image G). And in Haynie’s
                                  Corner, see the tree of lights
                                  cascading down the arts
                                  district fountain.
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Our Great Outdoors
Your next adventure awaits you in Evansville. Walk, hike, run, cycle or canoe
your way through the city. Our outdoor trails traverse 23 acres of marshland,
under canopies of massive old-growth trees, and wind around the river banks.
VisitEvansville.com/outdoors

Angel Mounds State               Burdette Park                 Canoe Evansville
Historic Site                    (812) 435-5602                (812) 479-0771
(812) 853-3956                   5301 Nurrenbern Road          551 N Boeke Road
8215 Pollack Avenue              BurdettePark.org              WesselmanWoods.com
IndianaMuseum.org/               The park covers 180 acres     Enjoy local, naturalist-
Angel-Mounds-State-
Historic-Site                    and includes one of the       guided canoe trips for
                                 largest aquatic centers       groups and individuals.
Trails for 2, 3, or 5k runs or   in the Midwest; many          All programs are led by
combinations of the three.       miles of trails and biking    trained canoe guides.
                                 routes; chalets and shelter   Image I
                                 houses for rent.
                                 Image H                       Howell Wetlands
                                                               (812) 479-0771
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                                                               WesselmanWoods.com
                                                               23 acres of marshland with
                                                               trails and boardwalks.
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Mesker Park Zoo              New!
& Botanic Garden           Budgies of
with Amazonia!
(812) 435-6143
                            Australia
1545 Mesker Park Drive
MeskerParkZoo.com
The zoo spans 50 acres
with more than 500 animals
and includes botanic
gardens surrounding the                                                                     K
pathways. You will also find
Amazonia — an enclosed
exhibit providing a habitat     Pigeon Creek                     Wesselman Woods and
for animals of the South        Greenway Passage                 Nature Playscape
American rainforest. And        Downtown Evansville              (812) 479-0771
visit our newest residents,     EvansvilleGov.org                551 N Boeke Road
the Budgies of Australia.                                        WesselmanWoods.com
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                                6.7-mile passage connects
                                the Downtown Riverfront          This urban forest boasts
Mickey’s Kingdom                to Garvin Park. The new          190 acres of virgin
(812) 435-6141                  Hi-Rail Trail includes an        bottomland forest with over
411 SE Riverside Drive          additional 2.5-mile stretch.     6 miles of trails through
MickeysKingdom                                                   massive old-growth trees.
DowntownEvansville.com          Bike Share                       It’s also home to the new
                                8 City Locations                 Nature Playscape.
Located Downtown, this
21,000 sq. ft. playground is    WalkBikeEVV.org/bike-share       Image L

accessible to everyone.         Rent a bike for a day
                                or enroll in an annual
                                membership at 8 stations
                                located throughout the city.

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Let the Games Begin
Cheer on the Otters at historic Bosse Field. Hoot and holler for the Thunderbolts
at the state-of-the-art Ford Center. Join the alumni and locals as you root for the
Evansville Aces and USI Screaming Eagles! VisitEvansville.com/sports

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Evansville Otters               Evansville Thunderbolts
(812) 435-8686                  (812) 422–1515
23 Don Mattingly Way            1 SE Martin Luther King Jr
EvansvilleOtters.com            Boulevard
The Evansville Otters were      EvansvilleThunderbolts.com
Frontier League champions       The Thunderbolts are proud
in 2006 and 2016. They          members of the Southern
call Bosse Field home,          Professional Hockey League.
which was featured in the       All home games are played
1992 hit “A League of Their     at the Ford Center.
Own” starring Tom Hanks         Image N
and Madonna.
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                                                                                  Signature
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                            The Ohio Valley
                            Championships
                            The 2020 Ohio Valley
                            Conference Men’s and
                            Women’s Basketball
                            Championships will be
                            held March 4-7 at the Ford
                            Center in Evansville, Indiana.
                            It marks the third-straight
                            year the event will be
                            held at the venue. The
                            Ford Center (Image O),             Ohio Valley Conference
                            which opened in 2011, is an        Championships
                            11,000-seat arena located          March 4–7
                            in Downtown Evansville.            Ford Center
                            It’s the home of the               FordCenter.com
                            Evansville Thunderbolts of
                                                               Eight men’s and
                            the Southern Professional
                                                               women’s teams
                            Hockey League and it
                                                               competing in 14 games
                            hosts numerous sporting
                                                               over four days. The
                            events and concerts on an
Home to the NCAA                                               champions win a berth
Division–I University of    annual basis.
                                                               in the NCAA postseason
Evansville Purple Aces
and the NCAA Division-II    In 2019, the OVC                   tournament.
University of Southern      Tournament broke Ford              Image P
Indiana Screaming Eagles.
                            Center attendance records
                            two nights in a row, drawing
                            in over 10,500 spectators.

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Top Kid-friendly
Attractions
Evansville, Indiana shines as a family-friendly getaway that’s just a short drive
away. Whether you’re here for an afternoon or for a weekend, you’ll find
something for everyone - and for every budget.

Burdette Park Aquatic            Plus, there’s much more        The Quack Factory is a fan
                                 to explore at Burdette         favorite at cMoe. It features
Center                           Park! Hike or bike the USI-    a 20-foot tall climbable
Image Q                          Burdette Park trail, pick-up   duck that overlooks the
                                 a game of tennis or sand       Wet Deck, where kids can
Summer just got a whole
                                 volleyball, and have an        experiment with water and
lot cooler! Burdette Park
                                 overnight adventure in one     fog. You can’t leave without
Aquatic Center is one of the
                                 of the beautiful chalets.      a trip down the tallest
largest in the Midwest. It’s
                                                                indoor slide in town!
the perfect place to take a
                                 BurdettePark.org
dip for both kids of all ages
                                                                cMoeKids.org
and kids at heart.
Take a dive into the large       Children’s Museum of
Olympic-size pool or splish
                                 Evansville (cMoe)              Mesker Park Zoo &
and splash all the way down
the impressive water slides.     Image R                        Botanic Garden
Smaller kids can float on a      cMoe is a giant learning       Image S
friendly snake or alligator or   laboratory with hands-         Mesker Park Zoo connects
stay cool in the interactive     on exhibits in Downtown        kids to worldly experiences
spray park.                      Evansville. There’s over       and exotic encounters
                                 20,000 sq. ft. of space        right here in Evansville,
                                 dedicated to discovery,        like feeding the giraffes
                                 exploration, and play.         in the African Rift to
                                                                walking about with the
                                                                Budgies of Australia.

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                                                                   Stumps, logs, streams,
                                                                   boulders, and other
                                                                   loose materials abound,
If Mesker Park Zoo is on         It features play                  encouraging kids to use
your list of must-see spots,     opportunities for children        their imaginations to build
be sure to take a twirl or       of all abilities, including       and learn. Experience the
two around the Engelbrecht       the Liberty Swing that is         great outdoors and some
Carousel near the Children’s     wheelchair accessible. You’ll     good, not-so-clean, fun.
Enchanted Forest. And            also find the world’s tallest     That’s right, kids will get
enchanted it is! This isn’t      solar communitree here.           wet and dirty, but that’s
your average carousel. Kids                                        why we love it!
can hop on hummingbirds,         MickeysKingdom
dolphins, polar bears,           DowntownEvansville.com            WesselmanWoods.com
and other animals on the
endangered species list.
                                 Wesselman Woods                   Don’t miss the rest of our
MeskerParkZoo.com
                                 Nature PlayScape                  kid-friendly attractions
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Mickey’s Kingdom                 A little dirt never hurt,         games galore, including
Image T                          just ask the kids that            one of the country’s oldest
                                 love spending the day
This 21,000 sq. ft. playground   at Wesselman Woods                operating ballparks,
truly is every kid’s paradise!
Situated on the riverfront
                                 Nature PlayScape! This            perfectly preserved
                                 type of natural playscape
in Downtown Evansville,          is designed to help kids
                                                                   museums, and tons of
Mickey’s Kingdom was built       experience unstructured           outdoor recreational
by volunteers from the           play and exploration.
Evansville community for                                           opportunities.
all kids to enjoy.

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Cultivating
    Culture
    We have museums of all ages, for all ages! Evansville is
    home to seven unique museums that demonstrate our
    Southern Indiana town’s influence on the rest of the
    world. Immerse yourself in the beauty and individuality
    of each one. VisitEvansville.com/museums

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    Angel Mounds State               Bosse Field                    X
    Historic Site                    (812) 435-8686
    (812) 853-3956                   23 Don Mattingly Way
    8215 Pollack Avenue              EvansvilleOtters.com           Evansville Museum of Arts,
    IndianaMuseum.org/angel-                                        History & Science and
                                     Bosse Field opened in          Transportation Center
    mounds-state-historic-site       1915 and is the 3rd oldest     (812) 425-2406
    The museum depicts               operational baseball park in   411 SE Riverside Drive
    the village and treasures        the country behind Boston’s
    uncovered to date of the                                        eMuseum.org
                                     Fenway Park (1912) and
    Middle Mississippian Native      Chicago’s Wrigley Field        Along with traveling
    Americans who thrived            (1914). It is home to the      exhibits, the museum is
    in this area. Perfect for        Evansville Otters.             home to a $10 million
    school field trips, in the                                      permanent collection as
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    interactive visitors center                                     well as children’s learning
    you can touch casts              Evansville African             center and science area,
    made from real Native            American Museum                Koch Immersive Theater,
    American artifacts. Other        (812) 423-5188                 and history of early
    exhibits explore the work        579 S Garvin Street            transportation. The museum
    of Glenn A. Black, an            EvvAfricanAmericanMuseum.org   is along the riverfront,
    Indiana archaeologist who                                       near other family-friendly
    conducted fieldwork at           Housed in one of the most      attractions.
    Angel Mounds.                    historic building projects     Image X
                                     in Indiana, the museum
                                     recognizes the influence
                                     of the African American
                                     culture both in Evansville
                                     and throughout the world.
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Evansville                    LST 325 —
Wartime Museum                WWII Landing Ship Tank
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(812) 424-7461                (812) 435-8678
7503 Petersburg Road          840 LST Drive
EvansvilleWartimeMuseum.org   LSTmemorial.org                      Willard Library
During WWII, our nation’s     In the 1940s, Evansville built       (812) 425-4309
military went into battle     more LSTs than anyone.               21 N First Avenue
using planes, ships,          The last operational one             Willard.lib.in.us
tanks and supplies            in existence resides here.
from Evansville.                                                   Opened in 1885, Willard
                              She landed on Omaha
                                                                   houses one of the most
                              Beach on D-Day.
Koch Family Children’s                                             extensive collections for
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Museum of Evansville                                               genealogical study in the
(812) 464-2663                Reitz Home Museum                    Midwest. It is said that
22 SE Fifth Street            (812) 426-1871                       there resides a ghost —
cMoeKids.org                  112 Chestnut Street                  the Grey Lady. Ghost
                                                                   finder groups have
Located in a historic         ReitzHome.com                        reserved the Halloween
downtown building, cMoe       One of the finest examples           dates through 2030.
lets kids have fun while      of Second Empire                     Image Z
they learn through sensory    architecture with silk
and visual hands-on           damask-covered walls,
exhibits and activities.      hand painted ceilings,
                              French gilt chandeliers, and
                              handcrafted stained glass.

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This Way to
the Fairway
Whether you’re a pro golfer, aspiring to be one, or just enjoy
the sport, Evansville has a variety of golf courses for all
levels. Swing by in late summer when the PGA TOUR® is in
town. VisitEvansville.com/golf

Cambridge Golf Course            McDonald Golf Course
(812) 868-4653                   (812) 475-2578
1034 Beacon Hill                 2905 E Morgan Avenue
CambridgeGC.com                  McDonaldNational.com
Eagle Valley Golf Course         Tee Time Golf Complex
(812) 867-7888                   (812) 473-2010
10350 Petersburg Road            7800 E Morgan Avenue
EagleValleyGolfCourseIN.com      TeeTimeGolfComplex.com
Fendrich Golf Course             Thunderbolt Pass Golf Course
(812) 435-6070                   (812) 426-2166
1900 E Diamond Avenue            6901 Petersburg Road
FendrichGolfCourse.org           ThunderboltPass.com
Helfrich Hills Golf Course       Walther’s Golf-N-Fun
(812) 435-6075                   (812) 464-4472
                                                                       2019 Champion Tom Lewis
1550 Mesker Park Drive           2301 N First Avenue
HelfrichMensGolfClub.com         GolfNFun.com
Howell Par 3 Golf Course
(812) 781-1058
1101 S Barker Avenue

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                                                        What Fun!
                                                         Gattitown
                                                         (812) 473-3800
                                                         316 N Green River Road
                                                         GattiTownEvansville.com
                                                         Glow Golf
                                                         (812) 746-8375
                                                         800 N Green River Road
                                                         OpryGlowGolf.com
                                                         The Inflatable Fun Factory
                                                         (812) 471-5867
                                                         6600 Frito Lay Drive
                                                         TheInflatableFunFactory.com
                                                         Killer Skate Park
                                                         (812) 402-2940
                                                         5700 E Morgan Avenue
                                                         KillerSkatePark.com
                                                         Midget Links Golf
                                                         (812) 422-0632
                                                         1215 E Morgan Avenue
                                                         MidgetLinksGolf.com
                                                         Plaid & Timber Axe
                                                         Throwing Company
                                                         (812) 402-0395
                                                         2710 Eastside Park Road
                                                         PlaidAndTimber.com
                                                         Secret Headquarters
                                                         (812) 470-8546
                                                         4225 N First Avenue
                                                         Facebook.com/
                                                         TheSecretHeadquarters
                                                         Skate World
                                                         (812) 476-0586
                                                         1300 Fairfield Drive
                                                         SkateWorldIN.com
                                                         Swonder Ice Arena
                                                         (812) 479-0989
Korn Ferry® Tour Championship                            209 N Boeke Road
                                                         SkateSwonder.com
presented by United Leasing &
Finance at Victoria National                             Sky Zone
August 24 – 30, 2020                                     (812) 730-4759
2000 Victoria National Boulevard, Newburgh, Indiana      49 N Green River Road
TourChampULF.com                                         SkyZone.com/evansville
The Korn Ferry® Tour is the culminating event            Vertical eXcape
and gateway to the PGA TOUR®. The tournament             Climbing Center
offers the opportunity to experience professional        (812) 479-6887
golf played at Victoria National Golf Club, a course     1315 N Royal Avenue
designed by Tom Fazio and voted in the top 100 golf      VerticalExcape.com
courses by Golf Digest.
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                                                         Walther’s Golf-N-Fun
                                                         (812) 464-4472
                                                         2301 N First Avenue
                                                         GolfNFun.com

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A Taste of
Evansville
Wondering what to do when you arrive in Evansville?
Not only are there five distinguished neighborhoods
waiting to be explored, but we have thriving
shopping districts, a dish for every foodie, and
a booming craft beer scene. Delve into our best
shopping, dining and drinks.                                      CC

Shopping                         Restaurants                      Evansville’s food truck
                                                                  community is unmatched
Evansville’s comprehensive       Foodies rejoice! One of          in the Midwest. Only Pizza
shopping districts are an        Evansville’s most booming        Revolution (Image DD)
attraction all their own.        startup scenes is dining and     serves wood-fired pizzas
Downtown Evansville’s Main       drinks. There’s nothing like     made in a red double-
Street is lined with carefully   getting out and sampling         decker bus. Plus, you can
curated boutiques, specialty     the local flavor.                eat everything from the
shops, and galleries. To                                          classic hot dog cart to fried
                                 Many of our popular              avocado tacos to artisan
the west, Franklin Street
                                 eateries are steps from          popsicles.
is home to many long
                                 the Ford Center or Old
standing small businesses
                                 National Events Plaza, like
and local favorites.
                                 Bru Burger Bar (Image CC).
The East Side is where           It operates in the historic,
you’ll find thriving shopping    bright blue, Art Deco            Nightlife
centers. Eastland Mall           Greyhound Bus terminal
                                                                  It’s easy to transition from
is a shopper’s paradise          and is one of the most
                                                                  happy hour to nightlife
with a variety of retailers      Instagrammed spots in
                                                                  with one of our five local
and dining options. Lloyd        Evansville.
                                                                  breweries or many craft
Commons is conveniently
                                 For fast casual pizza with       cocktail houses in our
located right off the Lloyd
                                 unprecedented flavors, try       thriving neighborhoods.
Expressway and has all the
                                 Azzip Pizza. It’s the home
essentials you need.                                              At Mo’s House (Image
                                 of the world-famous March
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                                 Crabness, a crab rangoon
                                                                  cocktails take a new twist.
                                 pizza. The homegrown
                                                                  Don’t let the sophisticated
                                 pizzeria has 4 area locations.
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vibe fool you, every
weekend is a party in
this Haynie’s Corner bar.
Close by, Walton’s makes
memorable hand-crafted
cocktails and seasonal
sangrias. Or, head upstairs
to Fidel’s Bourbon Bar
and Cigar Lounge for over
100 premium bourbons
and classic prohibition-era
craft cocktails.
                                    Downtown Evansville is an        Planning your next trip?
Craft beer connoisseurs             entertainment destination.
will be right at home in            Summer evenings get a lot
                                                                     There’s no shortage
Evansville. One of the              cooler with popular events       of shopping, dining,
newest is Damsel Brew Pub,          like Night on Main (Image        or entertainment in
a family-friendly brewery           FF). The fun never ends
with ales and lagers that           when the games begin at          Evansville any time of
take on the names of                Tropicana Evansville (Image      year. Try coming during
memorable ladies. There are         GG). Indiana’s first 24-hour
up to 13 original craft beers
                                                                     a different season to find
                                    land-based casino has over
on tap at any given time.           1,100 slot games and 30          new things to see and do.
                                    table games as well as full-
On the north side,
                                    service sports betting.
Carson’s Brewery was
one of Evansville’s first
standalone microbreweries
and the first to offer some
truly unique drinking
experiences, like beer yoga
and brewery bingo.
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Our Best Buys
 Our eclectic local shops have the perfect gift for you or someone else. Find
 souvenirs with personality, boutiques with style, household items with charm and
 so much more! At Eastland Mall, you’ll find more than 130 stores and a food court.
 VisitEvansville.com/shopping

 Basket Kases Gift Shoppe         Enjolé Interiors                  Outside the Gift Box
 (812) 491-9799                   (812) 706-9906                    (812) 746-0808
 2009 Lincoln Avenue              313 Main Street                   327 Main Street
                                  EnjoleInteriors.com               OutsideTheGiftBox.gifts
 Bippus Frame Shop
 (812) 422-3899                   Farm 57                           Penny John’s
 200 Cherry Street                (812) 626-9315                    (812) 425-0109
 BippusFrameShop.com              3443 Kansas Road                  1120 Lincoln Avenue
                                  Image II                          PennyJohns.com
 Busy Beedz
 (812) 476-9332                   Gehlhausen Floral                 Rare Bird Uncommon Gifts
 2809 Lincoln Avenue              (812) 428-2320                    (812) 473-0645
 BusyBeedzDesign.com              735 S Green River Road            2605 Lincoln Avenue
                                  GehlhausenFloral.com              RareBirdGifts.com
 Comic Quest
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 (812) 474-1133                   Grateful Threads
 2260 E Morgan Avenue             (812) 402-0053                    River City Coffee & Goods
 ComicQuest.com                   426 Carpenter Street              (812) 550-1695
                                  GratefulThreadsFabric.com         223 Main Street
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                                                                    Schön Boutique
                                                                    (812) 213-8828
                                                                    316 N Wabash Avenue
                                                                    SchonBoutique.com
                                                                    Secret Headquarters
                                                                    (812) 470-8546
                                                                    4225 N First Avenue
                                                                    Facebook.com/
                                                                    TheSecretHeadquarters
 Cottage Florist & Gifts          House of Bluez
 (812) 434-0094                                                     Seek and Find Consignments
                                  (812) 401-2583
 919 North Park Drive             111 S Green River Road, Suite F   (812) 437-3463
 CottageFloristAndGifts.com                                         4512 N First Avenue
                                  Facebook.com/HouseofBluez
                                                                    SeekAndFindConsignments.com
 Decades of Design                Karama
 (812) 423-6673                   (470) 344-6439
 309 Main Street                  6840 Logan Drive, Suite C
 Facebook.com/                    store.KaramaCollection.com
 DecadesOfDesignEVV
                                  Mainstream Boutique
 Eastland Mall
                                  (812) 402-0311
 (812) 477-4848                   6401 E Lloyd Expressway
 800 N Green River Road
                                  MainstreamBoutique.com
 ShopEastlandMall.com
 Image HH                         Nance Galleries
                                  (812) 476-6295
 Elements Design Studio           662 S Green River Road
 (812) 471-8980                   NanceGalleries.com
 318 Main Street, Suite 100
 Elements318.com

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     Serendipity Designs & Decor           The Farmhouse                     Toys to Treasure
     (812) 250-4448                        (812) 471-9798                    (812) 477-2720
     1024 Lincoln Avenue                   7212 Olmstead Road                922 N Burkhardt Road
     SerendipityDesignsAndDecor.com        TheFarmhouseWaresAndDecor.com     ToysToTreasureStore.com
     Sixth Street Soapery                  The Red Poppy                     Tracy’s Attic
     (812) 431-3835                        (812) 759-3312                    (812) 401-4051
     44 Washington Avenue                  4910 Lincoln Avenue               2233 W Franklin Street
     SixthStreetSoapery.com                TheRedPoppyGifts.com              Facebook.com/TracysAttic
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     Stephan G. Sanders Clothiers                                            Wild Flower Boutique
     (812) 962-3333                        The Rumjahn Gallery and           (812) 428-0848
     20 NW Fourth Street                   Framery                           2809 Lincoln Avenue
     YourSuitman.com                       (812) 250-1654                    TheWildflowerBoutiques.com
                                           310 Main Street
     SugarBaker’s Home Fashions            TheRumjahnGallery.com             Y Factor Studio
     (812) 475-1344                                                          (812) 467-0917
     1100 Tutor Lane                       Thyme in the Kitchen              207 Main Street
     SugarBakers.us                        (812) 437-2726                    YFactorStudio.com
                                           2308 W Franklin Street
     Sugar Magnolias                       ThymeInTheKitchenEVV.com
     (812) 868-0891
     426 Carpenter Street                  Tools 4 Teaching                  See more of the
     SugarMagnolias.ecwid.com              (812) 401-2060                    region’s best shopping
                                           401 S Green River Road
                                                                             experiences at
                                           Tools4Teaching.biz
                                                                             VisitEvansville.com
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Where the Locals Go
 Travel through our global culinary scene and find something that’s sure to please
 everyone’s palate. From delightful coffees to mouth savoring steaks to good
 ol’ comfort food to fine international cuisine, you will surely leave satisfied and
 pleased. VisitEvansville.com/restaurants

 6AM                            Cork ‘n Cleaver                  Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro
 (812) 679-6710                 (812) 479-6974                   (812) 471-7076
 800 N Green River Road         650 S Hebron Avenue              4593 Washington Avenue
 6-am.business.site             EvansvilleCork.com               MyKanpai.com
 Acropolis                      Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe           Kite and Key
 (812) 475-9320                 (812) 425-2515                   (812) 401-0275
 501 N Green River Road         222 E Columbia Street            2301 W. Franklin Street
 AcropolisEVV.com               DeerheadPizza.com                KiteAndKeyCafe.com
 Amy’s on Franklin              DiLegge’s Italian Restaurant     La Campirana
 (812) 401-2332                 (812) 428-3004                   (812) 550-1585
 1418 W Franklin Street         607 N Main Street                724 N Burkhardt Road
 AmysOnFranklin.com             DiLegges.com                     La-Campirana.com
 Arazu on Main                  Franklin St. Pizza Factory       Lic’s Deli & Ice Cream
 (812) 401-1768                 (812) 602-3028                   (812) 422-2618
 415 Main Street                2033 W Franklin Street           Multiple Locations
 VisitArazu.com                 FranklinStreetPizzaFactory.com   LicsDeliAndIceCream.com
                                                                 Los Bravos
                                                                 (812) 474-9078
                                                                 Multiple Locations
                                                                 LosBravosMexi.com
                                                                 Madeleine’s
                                                                 (812) 491-8611
                                                                 423 SE Second Street
                                                                 MadeleinesFusion.com
                                                                 Manna Mediterranean Grill
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 Azzip Pizza                    Gerst Bavarian Haus              2913 Lincoln Avenue
 (812) 401-3572                 (812) 424-1420                   Manna-Grill.com
 Multiple Locations             2100 W Franklin Street           Pangea
 AzzipPizza.com                 GerstHausEvansville.com          (812) 401-2404
 Image MM                                                        111 S Green River
                                Hilltop Inn
 BRU Burger Bar                 (812) 303-3732                   TastePangea.com
 (812) 302-3005                 1100 Harmony Way                 River Kitty Cat Cafe
 222 Sycamore Street            Facebook.com/                    (812) 550-1553
 BRUBurgerBar.com               HilltopInnEVV                    226 Main Street
 Cavanaugh’s                    House of Como                    RiverKittyCatCafe.com
 (812) 433-4333                 (812) 422-0572
 421 Riverside Drive            2700 S Kentucky Street
 TropEvansville.com             Facebook.com/HouseOfComo

 Comfort                        Just Rennies
 (812) 909-3742                 (812) 490-8098
 230 Main Street                102 SE Fourth Street
 ComfortEVV.com                 JustRennies.com

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Donuts,
                                                                Cronuts &
                                                                Caffeine!
                                                                Beans & Baristas
                                                                (812) 475-8566
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                                                                BeansAndBaristas.com
Roca Bar                      Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery
                                                                The Daily Grind
(812) 422-7782                (812) 477-7500
1618 S Kentucky Avenue        Multiple Locations                (812) 401-2040
                                                                1 SE Ninth Street
RocaBarEvansville.com         Turonis.com
                                                                TheDailyGrind.us
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Roppongi Steak & Sushi
                                                                Donut Bank
(812) 437-5824                Vietnamese Cuisine
7221 E Indiana Street                                           (812) 426-0011
                              (812) 479-8818                    Multiple Locations
RoppongiEvansville.com        4602 Vogel Road
                                                                DonutBank.com
                              Facebook.com/
Sauced                        VietnameseCuisine812              Honey Moon Coffee Co.
(812) 402-2230
1113 Parrett Street           Walton’s International            (812) 602-3123
                              Comfort Food                      Multiple Locations
Facebook.com/
ComeGetSauced                 (812) 467-4255                    HoneyMoonCoffee.co
                              956 Parrett Street
Schymik’s Kitchen                                               Panaderia San Miguel
                              WaltonsComfortFood.com
(812) 401-3333                Image OO
                                                                (812) 814-8037
1112 Parrett Street                                             2004 Washington Avenue
Facebook.com/                 Wolf’s Bar-B-Q
                                                                Parlor Doughnuts
SchymiksKitchen/              (812) 424-8891
                              6600 N First Avenue               (812) 303-4754
The Slice                                                       Multiple Locations
                              WolfsBarBQ.com
(812) 402-8518                                                  ParlorDoughnuts.com
2011 Lincoln Avenue           Yang’s Shabu Shabu
                                                                Penny Lane Coffee House
                              (812) 471-8889
Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse   4700 Vogel Road                   (812) 421-8741
(812) 423-6280                                                  600 SE Second Street
                              YangsShabuShabuIN.com
2109 W Franklin Street                                          PennyLaneCoffeeHouse.com
SmittysEvansville.com         Zesto
                                                                Proper Coffee
                              (812) 424-1416
Stoll’s Country Inn           Multiple Locations                (812) 402-1100
(812) 867-7730                                                  Multiple Locations
                              ZestoOnFranklin.com
19820 Castle Creek Drive                                        ProperCoffee.org
StollsCountryInn.com          Zuki Downtown
                                                                River City Coffee + Goods
                              (812) 423-9854
Taj Mahal Indian Cusine       222 Main Street                   (812) 550-1695
(812) 476-5000                                                  223 Main Street
                              LoveZuki.com
900 Tutor Lane                                                  RiverCityEVV.com
TajMahalEvansville.com
                                                                White Swan Coffee Lab
Thai Papaya Cuisine                                             (812) 604-9529
(812) 477-8424                See more restaurants              2025 W Franklin Street
1434 Tutor Lane               at VisitEvansville.com            WhiteSwanCoffeeLab.com
Facebook.com/ThaiPapaya
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Get a Better Nightlife
Don’t settle in so soon, the night is young! Pair live jazz with bourbon & cigars or
vintage video games and open mic night. It’s easy to go from wining and dining to
live entertainment in our upbeat and diverse districts. VisitEvansville.com/nightlife

AMF Arc Lanes                  Bokeh Lounge                 Fidel’s Bourbon Bar
(812) 476-3003                 (812) 909-0388               and Cigar Lounge
4901 Monroe Avenue             1007 Parrett Street          (812) 467-4255
AMF.com/location/              BokehLounge.com              956 Parrett Street
amf-arc-lanes                                               Facebook.com/
                               Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe       FidelsBourbonBar
BJ’s Restaurant &              (812) 425-2515
Brewhouse                      222 E Columbia Street        Fool Moon
(812) 550-9320                 Facebook.com/                (812) 467-7486
1000 N Green River Road        DeerheadEvansville           5625 Pearl Drive, Suite G
BJsRestaurants.com                                          FoolMoonGrillAndBar.com
                               Diamond Lanes
Blue Bar at Sauced             (812) 424-4677               Franklin Lanes
(812) 402-2230                 2400 Highway 41 North        (812) 423-6204
1113 Parrett Street            DiamondLanesEvansville.com   1801 W Franklin Street
Facebook.com/                                               FranklinLanes.net
ComeGetSauced                  Doc’s
Image PP                       (812) 401-1201               Franklin Street Tavern
                               1305 Stringtown Road         (812) 401-1313
Bud’s Rockin’ Country          Facebook.com/DrinkAtDocs     2126 W Franklin Street
Bar & Grill                                                 Facebook.com/
(812) 401-1730                                              FranklinStreetTavern
2124 W Franklin Street
BudsBarGrill.com                                            High Score Saloon
                                                            (812) 909-3229
                                                            323 Main Street, Suite F
                                                            Facebook.com/
                                                            HighScoreSaloon
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                                                            J’s Sportsbar & Grill
                                                            (812) 401-2266
                                                            1602 Vann Avenue
                                                            KC’s Marina Pointe
                                                            (812) 422-0400
                                                            1801 Waterworks Road
                                                            KCMarinaPointe.com
                                                            KC’s Time Out Lounge
                                                            (812) 437-9920
                                                            1121 Washington Square
                                                            KCsTimeOut.com

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                                                            Bar & Grill
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                                                            (812) 424-5020
                                                            524 Main Street
                                                            KevinsBackstage.com
                                                            Lamasco Bar & Grill
                                                            (812) 437-0171
                                                            1331 W Franklin Street
                                                            LamascoBarAndGrill.com

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                                                            Brews
 Mo’s House                     River City Recreation        So you’re into craft beer?
 (812) 401-3800                 (812) 477-5323               Good, so are we. Enjoy tastings
 1114 Parrett Street            1050 S Weinbach Avenue       from five local breweries
 Mos-House.com                  RiverCityRecBowling.net      offering a variety of flavor
                                                             profiles and award winning
 Mojo’s Boneyard Sports         Sportsman’s
 Bar & Grill                    Grille & Billiards           brewed-on-premise beers.
                                                             VisitEvansville.com/Brew
 (812) 475-8593                 (812) 422-0801
 4920 Bellemeade Avenue         2315 W Franklin Street
 Facebook.com/MojosBoneYard     SportsmansEvansville.com
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                                The Brew Brothers            Carson’s Brewery
 New Frontier                   Tap House                    (812) 759-8229
 Restaurant and Bar             (800) 342-5386               2404 Lynch Road
 (812) 867-6786                 421 NW Riverside Drive       CarsonsBrewery.com
 12945 Highway 57               TropEvansville.com
                                                             Damsel Brew Pub
 NewFrontierBar.com                                          (formerly Maidens Brewery)
                                The Rooftop
 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill   (812) 550-1599               (812) 909-1956
                                112 NW Martin Luther King    209 N Wabash Avenue of Flags
 (812) 401-4630
 1801 N Green River Road        Jr Boulevard                 DamselBrewPub.com
 Facebook.com/                  TheRooftopEVV.com
                                                             Haynie’s Corner Brewing Co.
 OBrians.Evansville
                                Tiki Time                    (812) 909-2668
 Peephole Bar & Grill           (812) 425-1912               56 Adams Avenue
 (812) 423-5171                 1801 Waterworks Road         Facebook.com/HayniesBrew
 201 Main Street                TikiTimeEvansville.com
                                                             Myriad Brewing
 Facebook.com/
 Peephole-Bar-Grill             Tropicana Evansville         (812) 402-1515
                                (812) 433-4000               101 SE First Street, Suite 1
 Piano Bar at Cavanaugh’s       421 NW Riverside Drive       Facebook.com/MyriadBrewing
 (812) 433-4333                 TropEvansville.com           Image TT
 421 Riverside Drive
 TropEvansville.com             Someplace Else               Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery
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                                Night Club                   (812) 424-9871
                                (812) 424-3202               408 N Main Street
 Pistons                        930 Main Street              Turonis.com
 (812) 401-1699                 Facebook.com/                                           RR
 2131 W Franklin Street         SomeplaceElse.Nightclub
 Facebook.com/
 PistonsBarAndGrill             William Hill Sports Book
                                (812) 433-4000
 Quarry Bar                     421 NW Riverside Drive
 (812) 423-5002                 TropEvansville.com
 601 Walnut Street
 Facebook.com/
 QuarryBarAndGrill
                                See more nightlife
 Red Fez at the Hadi Shrine     destinations at
 (812) 423-4285
 6 Walnut Street                VisitEvansville.com
 HadiShrine.org                                              Monte Skelton

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 Stay here. Go there.
 We have amazing attractions right outside our door. In just a short drive, you’ll discover amazing
 places like Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Garden of the Gods near Shawnee
 National Forest, or the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. VisitEvansville.com/region

 Bluegrass Music Hall of           Ellis Park                         Garden of the Gods
 Fame & Museum                     (812) 425-1456                     (618) 253-7114
 (270) 926-7891                    3300 Highway 41 N                  Harrisburg, Illinois
 Owensboro, Kentucky               Henderson, Kentucky                fs.USDA.gov/Shawnee
 BluegrassHall.org                 EllisParkRacing.com                Spectacular views of
 Bluegrass was born in             Feel the excitement of             the Shawnee National
 Kentucky. Celebrate               live thoroughbred racing!          Forest. Trails wind through
 with exhibits and events          Family-friendly race days          the forest’s prolific rock
 that attract fans from            have free admission and            formations including Camel
 around the country.               exhibit the best of the best       Rock and Anvil Rock.
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Historic Newburgh, Indiana
(812) 853-2815
Newburgh, Indiana                                              UU
HistoricNewburgh.org
                               Holiday World
Minutes east of Evansville     & Splashin’ Safari
is the quiet community of      (877) 463-2645
Newburgh. Quaint shops,        Santa Claus, Indiana
antique stores, and unique     HolidayWorld.com
restaurants are found in the
riverfront downtown area.      Rollercoasters, water park
                               rides, slides and wave pools
Historic New Harmony,          make Holiday World one of
                                                                Lincoln Boyhood
Indiana                        the nation’s most popular        National Memorial
(800) 231-2168                 summer destinations.
                                                                (812) 937-4541
New Harmony, Indiana           Image XX
                                                                Lincoln City, Indiana
USI.edu/hnh                                                     NPS.gov/LIBO
                               John James Audubon State
Settled by the Harmonists      Park and Museum                  Abraham Lincoln resided
in the early 19th century      (270) 826-2247                   here from age 7 to 21. His
and the site of two Utopian    3100 Highway 41 N                mother is buried here. This
societies, today’s New         Henderson, Kentucky              national monument depicts
Harmony maintains its          Parks.KY.gov/parks/              his life in southern Indiana.
rural and cultural charm in    recreationparks/john-james
architecture and spirit.
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                               Museum preserves the
                               work and spirit of the
                               internationally recognized
                               expert of ornithology who
                               resided in this area in his
                               early years.
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13 Can’t-Miss
Events in Evansville
You must experience local festivals and events that celebrate our diversity and
culture. Catch sporting events at the Ford Center or live performances at our
marquee venues, like the Victory and Aiken Theatres. Year round, it’s easy to see
why Evansville is an exciting destination.

Fiesta Evansville              First Fridays                     River City Pride
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Fiesta Evansville turns        First Fridays is a local          The annual River City Pride
seven in 2020! The free        favorite for food trucks,         Parade and Festival hits
event offers fun for the       live music, and shopping in       Haynie’s Corner Arts District
whole family during the        Haynie’s Corner Arts District.    in June. The day-long
celebration of Hispanic        On the first Friday of May        celebration starts with a
Heritage Month. Enjoy          through October, make your        parade before everyone
live music and more than       plans to dine in one of the       enjoys food trucks, a beer
100 vendors sharing the        eclectic restaurants or grab      garden, and music.
fun, culture, and delicious    a craft beer or cocktail in
cuisines from 20 Latin         a cozy corner bar because
American countries.            this district will be buzzing
                               with excitement.
                                                                 ShrinersFest &
Funk in the City                                                 Air Show
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                                                                 Evansville’s most iconic
Every spring and fall, the
                               Franklin St. Bazaar               summer festival comes
annual Funk in the City        The Franklin St. Bazaar           to the riverfront for its
arts festival returns to       is a farmers market,              17th consecutive year.
Haynie’s Corner. It features   makers market, and live           ShrinersFest is full of high-
artists from around the        entertainment all rolled into     flying fun, an air show, live
Greater Evansville area and    one! Head to the West Side        music, and beer gardens.
is a great opportunity to      library lawn on Saturdays         Kids enjoy carnival rides and
support our community of       from May to August to pick        the Ultimate Air Dogs.
creatives. Plus, food trucks   up some fresh cut flowers,
and live music make this a     locally-grown produce, and
can’t-miss fest!               other eats and treats.
YY                                                               HOLA Latino Festival
                                                                 This is one of the largest
                                                                 events celebrating Latino
                                                                 culture in our region. Don’t
                                                                 miss the party in August at
                                                                 historic Bosse Field. HOLA
                                                                 Latino Festival features
                                                                 international award-winning
                                                                 entertainment, over 30
                                                                 authentic food vendors, and
                                                                 fun for the entire family.

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                                                                  NoCo Makers Market
                                                                  In Downtown Evansville on
                                                                  Carpenter Street, over 40
                                                                  local makers can help you
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                                                                  holiday shopping. Celebrate

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 Vanderburgh       Celebrating   Korn Ferry Tour                  the changing seasons with
                                                                  free pumpkins and kids
 County Fair                     Championship                     activities, yard games,
 Celebrate          years        Korn Ferry Tour
                                                                  and fire pits and s’mores
                                                                  stations. This event is a hit
 the 100th                       Championship presented by
                                                                  every October.
 anniversary of one of           United Leasing & Finance is
 Evansville’s largest events.    August 24-30, 2020 at the
 It’s a week of fun, food,       renowned Victoria National
 entertainment, and good         Golf Club. This tournament
 old fashioned competition       is known for developing          A Downtown Christmas
 for all to experience. Held     the next wave of golf stars.
 on the city’s North Side at     The top 50 golfers earn the      Celebrate the holiday
 the 4-H Center, the fair will   right to play on the PGA         season with caroling, cocoa,
 take place July 20-25, 2020.    TOUR® in 2021.                   and of course, shopping.
                                                                  In December, this festive
                                                                  event makes spirits bright in
                                                                  Downtown Evansville. Santa
                                                                  is available for pictures,
 Frog Follies Car Show           West Side Nut Club               there are crafts for kids, and
 Image B3                        Fall Festival                    if it’s not snowing, the snow
                                                                  machine brings winter’s
 Since 1975, the E’ville Iron    Image C3
                                                                  charm anyway.
 Street Rod Club has grown       Fall is everyone’s favorite
 from 44 registered street       time of year in Evansville
 rods to over 4,000 each         because that’s when the
 August. It’s now the largest    area’s most glori-fried
 pre-1949 street rod event       food festival returns. The       Want to see what’s
 anywhere in the world.
 Catch the 2020 Frog Follies
                                 Fall Festival is a week-long     happening during your
                                 event with over 130 food
 at the Vanderburgh 4-H          booths, carnival rides, and
                                                                  visit? Check out other big
 Center from August 28-30.       free entertainment. Don’t        events in Evansville all
                                 miss one of the largest          year long!
                                 street festivals in the US.

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Make it Eventful
Year round, you’ll experience local festivals and events that celebrate our diversity
and culture as well as concerts, sports and performances that happen to be
passing through Indiana’s Great Southwest. VisitEvansville.com/events

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Orchid Escape                     Ohio Valley Conference       ShrinersFest & Air Show
February–March                    Championships                June 23–24
Mesker Park Zoo                   March 4–7                    Downtown Riverfront
MeskerParkZoo.com                 Ford Center                  ShrinersFest.com
The jungle inside Amazonia        FordCenter.com               Details on page 26-27.
is filled with orchids that are   Details on page 9.           Image E3
on display and for sale.
                                  Funk in the City             Fireworks on the Ohio
Mardi Gras on                     April & September            July 4
Franklin Street                   Haynie’s Corner              Downtown Riverfront
February 29, March 6–7            FunkInTheCity.com            DowntownEvansville.com
West Franklin Street              Details Page 26-27           Includes food trucks
FallInLoveWithFranklin.org
                                                               and vendors.
Start off with the gumbo          Franklin Street Bazaar
cook-off, then enjoy the          May–September                Vanderburgh County Fair
biggest 2-night pub crawl         West Franklin Street         July 20–25
of the year. Finish up with       FallInLoveWithFranklin.org   4-H Center
the Grand Parade!                 Details on page 26-27.       VanderburghCountyFair.com
Guns-n-Hoses                                                   Details on page 26-27.
                                  First Fridays
April 18                          June–September               Germania Maennerchor
Ford Center                       Haynie’s Corner              Volksfest
FordCenter.com                    HayniesCorner.com            August
Come and watch the finest         Details on page 26-27.       Germania Maennerchor
and bravest square off in 15                                   GermaniaMaennerchor.com
exciting boxing matches.          River City Pride             Celebrating our German
                                  Parade & Festival
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                                  June                         music, and beer!
                                  Haynie’s Corner
                                  INRiverCityPride.org
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                                                                   Grey Lady Ghost Tours
                                                                   October
                                                                   Willard Library
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                                                                   The Grey Lady was first
                                                                   reported in 1930. Since
                                                                   then, there have been
                                                                   reported unexplained
                                                                   events and sightings.
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                                                                   Boo at the Zoo
                                                                   October
HOLA Festival &                  ParksFest                         Mesker Park Zoo
Latino Expo                      October 3                         MeskerParkZoo.com
August                           Garvin Park
Bosse Field                                                        Annual event for family
                                 ParksFestEvansville.com           Halloween fun! Animal
HOLAEvansville.org               ParksFest is a free, all-day,     encounters, trick or treating,
Details on page 26-27.           music festival, including         storytelling, magicians, and
Image F3                         children’s activities, food,      costume contests.
                                 art, beer garden, and more.
Korn Ferry Tour                  ParksFest is an event             A Downtown Christmas
Championship
                                 for everyone.                     Thanksgiving–January 1
August 24–30                                                       Downtown Evansville
Victoria National                West Side Nut Club                DowntownEvansville.com
TourChampULF.com                 Fall Festival
                                 October 5–10                      Details on page 26-27.
Details on page 26-27.
                                 West Franklin Street              Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights
Frog Follies Car Show            NutClubFallFestival.com           Thanksgiving–January 1
August 28–30                     Details on page 26-27.            Garvin Park
Vanderburgh 4-H Center
                                                                   Easterseals.com/in-sw
FrogFollies.org                  NoCo Makers Market
                                 October                           Enjoy a magical mile of
Details on page 26-27.                                             holiday lights. Drive through
                                 Carpenter Street
Family Day                                                         or take a carriage ride.
                                 DowntownEvansville.com
September                        Details on page 26-27.            Reitz Home Victorian
Civic Center Parking Lot                                           Christmas
FamilyDayEVV.com                 Fiesta Evansville                 Thanksgiving–January 1
A unique, fun, and free          October                           Reitz Home Museum
outdoor cultural celebration.    Tropicana Events Plaza            ReitzHome.com
Image G3                         Facebook.com/                     This spectacular Victorian
                                 FiestaEvansville
                                                                   mansion is especially grand
                                 Details Page 26-27                during the holiday season.

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A Venue for
 Everyone
 There is a spark of energy in the meeting and
 convention business in Evansville. From large, state-of-
 the-art venues to quaint and cozy historic buildings,
 explore our unique meeting and convention venues.
 VisitEvansville.com/meeting-and-conventions/facilities

 Bosse Field                     Mesker Park Zoo
 (812) 435-8686                  & Botanic Garden
 23 Don Mattingly Way            (812) 435-6143
 EvansvilleOtters.com            1545 Mesker Park Drive
                                 MeskerParkZoo.com
 City View at Sterling Square                                 H3
 (812) 437-1910                  O’Day Discovery Lodge
 210 N Fulton Avenue             at Burdette Park
 CityViewEVV.com                 (812) 435-5602
                                 5301 Nurrenbern Road          Sweetwater Event Center
 DoubleTree by Hilton            BurdettePark.org              (812) 402-3435
 (812) 423-5002                                                8335 Eagle Lake Drive
 601 Walnut Street               Old National Events Plaza     SweetwaterEventCenter.com
 EvansvilleDoubleTreeHotel.com   (812) 435-5770
                                 715 Locust Street             Tropicana Evansville
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                                 OldNationalEventsPlaza.com    (812) 433-4000
 Evansville Museum               Image H3                      421 NW Riverside Drive
 of Arts, History & Science                                    TropEvansville.com
 (812) 425-2406                  Old Post Office Plaza
 411 SE Riverside Drive          (812) 253-2102                University of
                                 100 NW Second Street          Southern Indiana
 EvansvilleMuseum.org
                                 OldPostOfficePlaza.com        (812) 464-1930
 Ford Center                                                   8600 University Boulevard
 (812) 422-1515                  Pagoda Visitors Center        USI.edu
 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr      (812) 421-2200               Image I3
 Boulevard                       401 SE Riverside Drive
 FordCenter.com                  VisitEvansville.com          Vanderburgh 4-H Center
 Image H3                                                     (812) 867-6217
                                 Reitz Home Museum            201 E Boonville-
 Holiday Inn                     (812) 426-1871               New Harmony Road
 Evansville Airport              112 Chestnut Street          Vanderburgh4HCenter.com
 (812) 867-7999                  ReitzHome.com
 7101 Highway 41 North                                        Victory Theatre
 HolidayInn.com                                               (812) 422-8000
                                                              600 Main Street
                                                              VictoryTheatre.com
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 30 (800) 433-3025 VisitEvansville.com
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 Art Galleries                                                                              L3

 To view the latest in
 Evansville, including arts go
 to VisitEvansville.com/events.
                                  Performance Venues
                                  To view the latest in Evansville, including theater
                                  and performances go to VisitEvansville.com/events.

Arts Council
Bower-Surheinrich Gallery
(812) 303-3178                    Aiken Theatre                  University of Evansville
212 Main Street                   (812) 435-5770                 Theatre
ArtSWIN.org                       715 Locust Street              (812) 488-2031
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                                                                 Evansville.edu
 University of Southern Indiana   Civic Theatre                  Image L3
 Arts Center & Galleries          (812) 425-2800
 (812) 228-5006                   717 N Fulton Avenue            University of Southern
 8600 University Boulevard        EvansvilleCivicTheatre.org     Indiana Performance Center
 USI.edu                                                         (812) 465-1635
                                  Evansville Philharmonic        8600 University Boulevard
 University of Evansville         (812) 425-5050                 USI.edu
 Art Galleries                    Victory Theatre
 (812) 488-2043                   EvansvillePhilharmonic.org
 1935 Lincoln Avenue
 Evansville.edu

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Your Multi-Use
 Multiplex
 Home to Deaconess Sports Park & Goebel Soccer Complex
 The Evansville Sports Complex is home to Deaconess Sports Park and Goebel Soccer
 Complex, creating a sports multiplex designed to serve local and regional tournaments and
 the community at large.
 The grounds of the sports complex feature a park setting, including a nine-foot-wide, one-
 mile long walking path, two playgrounds, a splash pad, an amphitheater and a large common
 area. These amenities are an asset not just to visiting teams, but the local community as well.
 The sports complex employs a full-time staff, grounds crew and seasonal staff ensuring the
 complex and its visitors are well cared for. VisitEvansville.com/sports-event-planning-services

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                                    i-Fi tower for live
  Sports Lighting.                 streaming of games.
• Shaded spectator seating.       • Wireless scoreboards.
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                                    wo full-service
  covered dugouts, batting         concession stands.
  cages, bullpens, team
  warm-up areas.

 Deaconess Sports Park & Goebel Soccer Complex
 (812) 401-1890
 6800 N Green River Road
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 32 (800) 433-3025 VisitEvansville.com
Proud Host of the
              USSSA Fastpitch
              Great Lakes Nationals
              July
              VisitEvansville.com/deaconess-sports-park
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              The Greater Evansville region is excited to
              welcome more than 8,000 visitors and over
              200 teams from 8 different states for this
        Q3    week long tournament.

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Goebel Soccer Complex Features
• 1 0 full-size fields including one championship-level
  bermuda field and two with high quality all-weather
  synthetic turf.
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  training room and concessions are also available.

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Accommodations
  = Campsites available.

Downtown
                                    (812) 422-9635
 Cool Breeze Bed & Breakfast                                 CoolBreezeBB.net
                                    1240 SE Second Street

                                    (812) 423-5002
 DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville                             DoubleTree.Hilton.com
                                    601 Walnut Street

                                    (812) 777-3203
 Hyatt Place Opening 2020                                    Hyatt.com
                                    202 SE 2nd Street

                                    (812) 433-4700
 Le Merigot Hotel                                            TropEvansville.com/hotels
                                    615 NW Riverside Drive

 Tropicana Evansville Hotel         (812) 433-4000
                                                             TropEvansville.com/hotels
 & Conference Center                421 NW Riverside Drive

West
                                    (812) 435-5602
 Burdette Park Chalets                                       BurdettePark.org
                                    5301 Nurrenbern Road

                                    (812) 429-0900
 Fairfield Inn by Marriott – West                            Marriott.com/evvfw
                                    5400 Weston Road

                                    (812) 421-9773
 Holiday Inn Express – West                                  HolidayInn.com
                                    5737 Pearl Drive

                                    (812) 985-9100
 Rocky Falls Campground & RV Park                            RockyFallsEvansville.com
                                    11901 Deer Run

Downtown Riverfront
While utilized for numerous diverse
events throughout the year, the
Riverfront is also a great place
for walking, running, or biking
along the Pigeon Creek
Greenway Passage.

34 (800) 433-3025 VisitEvansville.com
Outdoor Pool / Hot Tub
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Suites / Kitchenettes
Number of Rooms

                                                                                                       Wireless F=Free

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Jacuzzis in Room
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Covered Parking
                                                                                                                         Fitness Facilities
                                   Dining / Lounge

                                                                     Business Center
                                                     Meeting Rooms

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Roll Away Beds
                                                                                                                                              Airport Shuttle
                                                                                       Guest Laundry
                  Free Breakfast

                                                                                                                                                                Casino Shuttle

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Valet Parking
                                                                                                                                                                                 Free Parking

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                                                                                                                                                                                                The Pagoda
                                                                                                                                                                                                (800) 433-3025
                                                                                                                                                                                                401 SE Riverside Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                VisitEvansville.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                Your Visitors Center is the place to find out
                                                                                                                                                                                                more on Evansville’s great attractions and
                                                                                                                                                                                                events. Conveniently located on the Riverfront
                                                                                                                                                                                                with a spectacular view of the Ohio River.
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Accommodations
  = Campsites available.

East
                                    (812) 473-7944
 America’s Best Value Inn                                         AmericasBestValueInn.com
                                    4819 Techumseh Lane

 Baymont                            (812) 477-2677
                                                                  WyndhamHotels.com/hotel/17807
 by Wyndham Evansville East         8005 E Division Street

                                    (812) 477-6663
 Clarion Inn & Suites                                             ClarionHotel.com
                                    5538 E Indiana Street

                                    (812) 476-3600
 Comfort Inn – East                                               ComfortInn.com
                                    8331 E Walnut Street

 Country Inn & Suites               (812) 473-2500
                                                                  CountryInns.com/evansville-in
 by Radisson                        301 Circle Front Drive

                                    (812) 424-4242
 Courtyard by Marriott                                            Marriott.com/evvcy
                                    8105 E Walnut Street

                                    (812) 471-3400
 Drury Inn & Suites – East                                        DruryHotels.com
                                    100 Cross Pointe Boulevard

                                    (812) 471-9340
 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites                                         EconoLodge.com
                                    1930 Cross Pointe Boulevard

                                    (812) 479-0103
 Extended Stay America                                            ExtendedStayAmerica.com
                                    301 Eagle Crest Drive

                                    (812) 471-7000
 Fairfield Inn by Marriott – East                                 Marriott.com/evvin
                                    7879 Eagle Crest Boulevard

                                    (812) 473-5000
 Hampton Inn                                                      Evansville.HamptonInn.com
                                    8000 Eagle Crest Boulevard

                                    (812) 476-4000
 Hilton Garden Inn                                                Evansville.HGI.com
                                    220 Eagle Crest Drive

                                    (812) 303-0050
 Holiday Inn Express – East                                       HIExpress.com/evansvilleeast
                                    220 Kirkwood Drive

                                    (812) 303-1200
 Home2 Suites by Hilton                                           Home2Suites.com
                                    7901 E Walnut Street

 Howard Johnson                     (812) 476-9626
                                                                  HoJo.com
 by Wyndham Evansville East         1101 N Green River Road

 La Quinta Inn & Suites             (812) 471-3414
                                                                  WyndhamHotels.com/hotel/52852
 by Wyndham Evansville              8015 E Division Street

                                    (812) 475-1700
 One Life Studios & Suites
                                    100 S Green River Road

                                    (812) 477-2211
 Quality Inn                                                      QualityInn.com
                                    5006 E Morgan Avenue

                                    (812) 471-7191
 Residence Inn by Marriott                                        Marriott.com/evvri
                                    8283 E Walnut Street

 Super 8                            (812) 476-4008
                                                                  Super8.com
 by Wyndham Evansville East         4600 E Morgan Avenue

                                    (812) 853-0900
 WoodSpring Suites                                                WoodSpring.com
                                    8221 Stahl Road

36 (800) 433-3025 VisitEvansville.com
Outdoor Pool / Hot Tub
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Indoor Pool / Hot Tub

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Suites / Kitchenettes
Number of Rooms

                                                                                                       Wireless F=Free

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Jacuzzis in Room
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Covered Parking
                                                                                                                         Fitness Facilities
                                   Dining / Lounge

                                                                     Business Center
                                                     Meeting Rooms

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Roll Away Beds
                                                                                                                                              Airport Shuttle
                                                                                       Guest Laundry
                  Free Breakfast

                                                                                                                                                                Casino Shuttle

                                                                                                                                                                                                Valet Parking
                                                                                                                                                                                 Free Parking

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Allow Pets
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