Evansville is the third-largest city in the state of Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 121,582, and a metropolitan population of 342,815. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and the regional hub for the Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois tri-state area.
Understand
The people in this town are very friendly. Despite being in a Republican state, Evansville and its metropolitan area has a strong Democrat presence. It has a rich German and Catholic heritage.
Get in
By plane
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) located on the north side of the city offers over 50 flights daily. Destinations include Chicago and Dallas (American Eagle), Cincinnati and Atlanta (Delta Connection), as well as Memphis and Detroit (Northwest Airlink). There are many rental car options, as well as hotel shuttles and public transportation. Evansville Regional Airport
By train
There is no passenger train service to this city.
By car
US Highway 41 bisects Evansville, IN. Interstate 164 connects Evansville with Interstate 64, 20 miles to the north.
By bus
Downtown Evansville can be reached by Bus via Greyhound.
Get around
Highway 41 and Interstate 164 are the primary North-South routes, while Diamond Avenue and the Lloyd Expressway are the primary east-west routes through the city. One should note only the Lloyd Expressway takes you completely from one side of town to the other and despite it's name, it has numerous intersections and stoplights.
See
Casino Aztar
Riverside Area
The Pagoda Visitor Center
Westside Area
Bosse Field - Bosse Field is the third oldest baseball stadium behind only Chicago's Wrigley Field, and Boston's Fenway Park. The stadium once played host to the AAA Evansville Triplets, but now is home to the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League. Evansville Otters
Do
Casino Aztar - A $200 million entertainment facility that includes a 2,700 passenger riverboat casino, a 250-room hotel, several restaurants, shops, and riverfront pavilion. A new entertainment district opened in the fall of 2006. It is a must do when visiting Evansville. Casino Aztar
IMAX Theatre - One of only two in the state of Indiana.
Learn
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
Children's Museum of Evansville
Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science
LST 325 - Authentic WWII warship open for tours Tuesdays-Sundays. Docked on the Evansville riverfront, it is the last navigable ship of it's kind in operation today. Call for hours and special group rates.
Mesker Park Zoo - Located on over 50 acres, Mesker Park Zoo has over 600 animals including the oldest living hippopotamus in captivity in the United States. It also has giraffes, lions, zebras, and river otters. Mesker Park
Buy
Downtown Walkway
Eastland Mall
Northpark Shopping Center
Washington Square Mall
Eat
The Acropolis - Good Greek food.
Gerst Haus - Wonderful German restaurant that reflects the towns heritage.
Indian Garden - Authentic Indian food.
Shyler's BBQ - Evansville's Best BBQ since 1991.
Yen Ching - Voted Best Chinese Restaurant by Evansville Living Magazine three times in a row.
Drink
Fast Eddies
Fox and Hound English Pub
Sleep
Budget
Comfort Inn East Evansville Hotel, 8331 E. Walnut Street, [1]. On the East Side of Evansville
Comfort Inn Evansville Hotel, 19622 Elpers Rd., [2]. Just 5 miles from the airport and 8 miles to riverboat gambling.
Econo Lodge East Evansville Hotel, 5006 E. Morgan Ave., [3]. Minutes from Evansville's main shopping area, Eastland Mall, and 10 miles to historic downtown, Evansville Zoo, Audubon Park and Ellis Park.
Microtel Inn & Suites Evansville, 1930 Cross Point Blvd., [4].
Quality Inn East Evansville Hotel, 8015 East Division Street, [5].
Quality Inn North Evansville Hotel, US Highway 41 I-64, [6]. Close to casino action, frog follies, Lyle Station and indoor BMX Racing.
Sunset Motel Evansville, 1608 N. Fares Avenue. Free wireless internet.
Mid-range
Drury Inn, [7]. Near the airport and also on the east side near Interstate 164 and the Lloyd.
Executive Inn, [8]. Convention hotel located downtown.
Splurge
Casino Aztar, [9]. Main hotel of the casino located on the riverfront downtown.
Le Merigot Hotel, [10]. Upscale boutique hotel recently opened by the casino on the riverfront downtown.
Marriott Evansville Airport, [11]. Atrium-style hotel with pool near the airport.
Evansville is a safe town with very few areas that are unsafe even at night. The southern areas of the town are seen as the most rough but are just low-income residential.
Get out
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari - Holiday World is a large theme park located to the northeast of Evansville in Santa Claus, Indiana. It has three of the best wooden roller coasters in the world, "The Raven", "The Legend", and "The Voyage". Included in the price of admission is the water park Splashin' Safarii. Splashin' Safari has several world class water slides including a giant 60' bowl slide named "bakuli" set to open in 2007. Holiday World
Historic New Harmony - One of two of America's great utopian communities. The town's unique history comes alive on guided tours offered to 15 historic sites. The Atheneum is a strikingly modern building designed by Richard Meier and provides an introduction to the community with an orientation film, communal history exhibits, and an observation deck. The New Harmony Inn offers a relaxing escape for tourists and the Red Geranium has been voted one of the best restaurants in the region. New Harmony Inn
