Quick Summary: Evansville, IN, the third largest city in the state, is located on the banks of the Ohio River. It is home to an exciting array of historical and cultural sites, making it a popular tourist destination. Once voted the “best city in the country in which ‘to live, work, and play’” by the readers of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, this thriving metropolis serves as headquarters for a number of major corporations and is the Midwestern hub for the healthcare and medical science industries. From the Dream Car Museum and Penny Lane Coffee House to Tin Man Brewing Company, there’s no shortage of fun things to see and do.


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1. Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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2. Evansville African American Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Evansville African American Museum | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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3. Hartman Arboretum

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Hartman Arboretum | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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4. USS LST-325

USS LST-325 | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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5. Angel Mounds

Angel Mounds | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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6. Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden

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Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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7. Burdette Park

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Burdette Park | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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8. Children’s Museum of Evansville

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Children’s Museum of Evansville | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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9. Cross-Eyed Cricket

Cross-Eyed Cricket | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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10. Donut Bank

Donut Bank | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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11. Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area

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Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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12. Evansville Otters Minor League Baseball

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Evansville Otters Minor League Baseball | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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13. Hilltop Inn

Hilltop Inn | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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14. Howell Wetlands

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Howell Wetlands | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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15. Isaac Knight Memorial

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Isaac Knight Memorial | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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16. John James Audubon State Park

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John James Audubon State Park | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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17. Newburgh Museum

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Newburgh Museum | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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18. Penny Lane Coffeehouse

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Penny Lane Coffeehouse | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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19. Reitz Home Museum

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Reitz Home Museum | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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20. Roseanne's House

Roseanne's House | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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21. Old Evansville Courthouse

Old Evansville Courthouse | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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22. Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel

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Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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23. Willard Carpenter House

Willard Carpenter House | Things to Do in Evansville, Indiana
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