A Weekend in Evansville, Indiana

Welcome to Evansville!

How to Get There

Evansville has a small regional airport located a short drive (approx. 25 minutes) from downtown. It is easy to navigate, and does have a small number of flights that come in daily. While options may be a bit more limited, the connivence of flying directly into town cannot be beat.

Evansville Regional Airport

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For an easy and convenient option fly directly into the Evansville regional airport located just north of town. It is a smaller airport making it super easy to navigate, but they do have limited flight options especially for those coming from smaller cities.

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If flying direct to Evansville is not the best option, we also recommend checking out flights into Louisville and then renting a car to drive to Evansville. As a larger, international airport, they are able to offer more daily flight options that might work better for your desired schedule. 

Louisville International Airport

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Located a 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Evansville, Louisville International is a much larger airport boasting more flexible flight options and sometimes more affordable depending on your flight plan.

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Uber and Lyft in Evansville (Ridesharing Apps)

While both Uber and Lyft do exist in Evansville, we ran into multiple situations where we could not get a ride a few times (happened in the morning around 8am, midafternoon around 4pm and once at night around 10:30pm). When we were able to get a ride the drivers were great but there are very limited options (had to wait for most Ubers 15-20 minutes once connected with a driver). We do recommend renting a car in town for easier navigation, especially those with very time specific plans.

If you are visiting during the solar eclipse, there will be a TON of people in town that we REALLY recommend renting a car or just staying downtown where everything is walkable distance. Book your rental car now to make sure it is reserved for your visit. 

Where to Stay 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Evansville Downtown, an IHG Hotel

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Great location for downtown events. Easy walking to Main Street or to enjoy the rivers edge. Clean with kind staff.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville

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Located in downtown Evansville, it is connected to the Ford Center which makes it the perfect stay if you are attending an event there. Easy walking distance to many establishments downtown for food, drinks or fun activities.

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Evansville West

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Located just west of Downtown Evansville, this area is bustling with tons to see. Breakfast is included and has a good array of options. Close distance to the AMC movie theater.

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Places to Eat & Drink

BRU Burger Bar - Evansville

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Tiki On Main

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A great spot for a night out in downtown Evansville. They offer karaoke at night

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Cross-Eyed Cricket Family Restaurant

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Really great spot for breakfast and highly recommended by locals.

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Barker Brewhouse

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A relatively new brewhouse to the area that serves great drinks. They do not currently serve food so be sure to eat before visiting.

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Penny Lane Coffeehouse

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Adorable local coffee shop with a great selection of options. Highly recommended by the locals.

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2nd Language Ramen

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7Mile Lounge

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A wine bar that is focused on creating an exciting, safe, and high-quality live entertainment experience for a perfect night out

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Sauced

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A great spot for Italian food just outside of Downtown.

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Lic's Deli & Ice Cream

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Stop in for delicious ice cream treats or for a sandwhich. Both are great options from a place that has been around for 70 years!

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Things to See & Do

Self.e Alley (Evansville Mural Art)

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A fun and free activity to enjoy in the alley just off of Main Street. You can have an entire photo shoot here or enjoy the local murals while strolling through town.

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River Kitty Cat Cafe

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Adoptable kitties and coffee. What more could you want. Come see the cats for $6 for 30 minutes or $8 for an hour. Even if you’re not able to adopt a cat right now, this is the perfect way to help them raise money to save more animals and get your daily cat fix.

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Reitz Home Museum

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Historical home museum that offers daily tours of the interior of the home.

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Sunset Park West

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Sunset Park West is home to sunset park, the cascade and lovely swinging bench seats. There is easy parking and access to the river trail. Bike, walk, skate board, roller blade, this paved path is perfect for spring and summer weather. It runs right along the river and has a great view of the blooming trees.

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Sunset Skatepark

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Located at the Sunset Park West, this skate park is perfect to enjoy for families or those who just love to skate. A mixture of elements are present. Does have a small bowl.

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High Score Saloon

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A fun time at a local arcade bar!

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Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel

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For those into gambling, there is a Casino located in downtown Evansville. If you can't make it to Las Vegas or Atlantic City, bring the fun right to you while not leaving town. I had friends win a decent amount while we were in town here. Please gamble responsibly and make the best decisions for your personal situation.

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Giant Santa

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Given a recent fresh coat of paint, Santa is looking fresh!

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Evansville Attraction Pass - Included sites

The city of Evansville has created a discounted pass to see 7 of the top tourist destinations in town. Ranging from activities for kids to learning about history, this pass is a great, budget-friendly deal to check out. 

Wesselman Woods Nature Center

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Explore the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States as part of the attraction pass. Get outside in nature and relax the day away.

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Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science

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Evansville African American Museum

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Children's Museum of Evansville

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Evansville Wartime Museum

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USS LST-325

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Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

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Please visit the Evansville Attraction pass page on their website for the most up to date pass prices and availability.

Evansville Attraction Pass Info

www.exploreevansville.com

Shopping Spots

River City Coffee + Goods

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You can purchase your eclipse glasses here along with fun stickers! A coffee shop and home goods shop all in one. They host other special events like trivia and craft days. Inclusive space and handicap accessible.

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Memo

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Super fun stationary store. With great notebooks, stickers, greeting cards and more, it is worth stopping by to take a look. Great for little gifts. Inclusive space and handicap accessible.

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Sixth and Zero

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Zero waste refill store with eco friendly alternatives. Well known for their soaps.

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For Families and Children

Your Brother's Bookstore

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Quaint little bookstore located in downtown Evansville with a great selection of children's books. Worth a stop especially if you have a bookworm. Adult books are available in store as well. Small reading area available to enjoy in store.

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Mickey's Kingdom Park

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Great free park area suitable for children of a variety of ages. There are things to climb on, swings to enjoy and slides to go down.

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Stop Light City Playground at West Side Nut Club Park

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Great outdoor playground perfect for children to enjoy. Lots of swings and slides to play on as well as grass to run around on safely.

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High Score: Player Two Classic Arcade

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A fun, indoor retro inspired arcade experience perfect for families.

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Deaconess Aquatic Center

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Indoor aquatic center with a brand new outdoor splashpad open when the weather is appropriate. Check online for their full schedule and hours.

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Skate World

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Indoor roller skating rink perfect for family fun, a date night or a great evening with friends.

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AMC Evansville 16

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Head over to the AMC Evansville 16 to check out the latest box office movies. There is a rotating variety, with something for everyone.

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Special Events

Ford Center

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Mainly home to Thunderbirds Hockey and college basketball, this beautiful venue seats 11,000 and is great for larger concerts and special events like Disney on Ice.

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Victory Theatre

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Home to concerts, comedy shows and various traveling performances. There is a good rotating schedule to see what is new and performing in town.

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On April 8, 2024 the last total solar eclipse the US will see until 2044 will be taking place and Evansville, IN is in the direct path for one of the top viewing destinations. Be sure to check out some of these great recommendations listed above to make the most of your visit to Evansville.