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ri-state area dining, Ohio River attractions, and southern Indiana charm. Weekly updates on what's happening in the River City.
Evansville is Indiana's river city, sitting where the state meets Kentucky and Illinois. Walk the riverfront downtown, eat well across a tri-state food scene, and add the zoo, a ballgame at historic Bosse Field, or a museum. It is the easy hub for the whole southwest corner.
- Region
- Southwest
- Known for
- Ohio River downtown, Mesker Park Zoo, historic Bosse Field, tri-state dining, Evansville Museum
- Best for
- riverfront days, family outings, baseball afternoons, easy weekend trips
The riverfront, Mesker Park Zoo, Bosse Field and the Evansville Museum cluster close together downtown. The West Side Nut Club Fall Festival is the biggest week on the local calendar, and Angel Mounds and the riverside Pagoda visitor center are the quieter stops. Newburgh sits just upriver and Henderson is across the bridge in Kentucky, so a day here crosses state lines without much effort.
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Things to Do Near Evansville
More nearby ideasThese anchor a day: the riverfront, Mesker Park Zoo, Bosse Field, and the museums clustered near downtown.
Where to Eat in Evansville
More food nearbyEvansville's food borrows from three states. Use the food picks for downtown and riverfront meals, plus the brain sandwiches the area is known for.
Hidden Gems Near Evansville
More hidden gemsEvents Near Evansville
More events nearbyRiverfront festivals, Otters baseball at Bosse Field, and the Fall Festival on Franklin Street fill the calendar. The Fall Festival draws big crowds.
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