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

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2. Evansville African American Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Hartman Arboretum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. USS LST-325

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5. Angel Mounds

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6. Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden

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7. Burdette Park

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8. Children’s Museum of Evansville

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. Cross-Eyed Cricket

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10. Donut Bank

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11. Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Evansville Otters Minor League Baseball

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13. Hilltop Inn

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14. Howell Wetlands

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15. Isaac Knight Memorial

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16. John James Audubon State Park

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17. Newburgh Museum

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18. Penny Lane Coffeehouse

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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19. Reitz Home Museum

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20. Roseanne's House

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21. Old Evansville Courthouse

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22. Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel

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23. Willard Carpenter House

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

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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