AREA ATTRACTIONS
Bosse Field
1701 N. Main St, Evansville, Indiana 47711 (812) 435-8686
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Home to the Evansville Otters of the Independent
Frontier League, Bosse Field opened in 1915 and was the first
municipally owned sports facility in the United States. Only
Boston's Fenway Park (1912) and Chicago's Wrigley Field (1914) are
older than Evansville's Bosse Field. Site for the filming of "A
League of Our Own" in 1992. Whether you're a sports fan or a
history buff, this structure is a must see! |
Casino Aztar
421 NW
Riverside Drive, Evansville, Indiana 47708 (812) 433-4000 or (800)
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Casino Aztar offers dockside gaming 24/7! Located
on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Evansville, Indiana, the
centerpiece of this attraction is the "City Of Evansville" riverboat
casino featuring three levels of Las Vegas-style gaming action.
Overnight guests can select from accommodations at the 250-room
Casino Aztar Hotel or the 100-room
Le Merigot Hot |
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The Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville
has become the new favorite place for children of all ages from the
Evansville and tri-state region! Visiting this museum is an
experience that will engage your child as they learn and have a ball
- as in the Quack Factory assembly of sirens, bells and lights to
signal the relay of the production sequence. Or let them try out
their stage talents! Children under 18 should be accompanied by an
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Steeped in tradition and always exciting, Ellis
Park Race Track is just minutes from Downtown Evansville. Built in
1922 and owned by Churchill Downs, Ellis Park runs live thoroughbred
races from July through Labor Day with simulcast racing available
year round. Watch some of racing's finest from the air-conditioned
comfort of the clubhouse or the open gallery alongside the track. |
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The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
houses a $10 million permanent art collection ranging from 16th
century paintings to modern sculptures by world-renowned artists.
National and local traveling exhibits are available year-round. The
children's learning and exploration center and renovated Koch
Planetarium offer educational fun for all ages. |
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Learn about the history of transportation in
Evansville at EMTRAC - the Evansville Museum Transportation Center.
EMTRAC details the history of early river, rail, aviation and street
transportation, and includes a steam engine, club car and caboose
from the early 1900s. |
Garden of the Gods
Shawnee National Forest, R.R. 2, Box 4, Elizabethtown,
Illinois 62931 (618) 287-2201
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Located in the Shawnee National Forest in
Southeastern Illinois, Garden of the Gods is famous for its unique
rock formations and spectacular views, including Camel Rock and
Anvil Rock. Garden of the Gods features hiking, camping and
picnicking. A short looped trail from the main parking lot, which
can be hiked in about 45 minutes, passes along most of the main rock
formations. |
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Indiana's oldest zoo extends over 50 acres and is
home to more than 700 animals. Pathways bloom and grow with local
and exotic trees and plants. Take a walk through the wild expanse of
the South American Rainforest! Enclosed, climate controlled to a
jungle perfect 78 degrees. Animals include howler monkeys, toucans,
capeberras, tapir, sting rays and the elusive jaguar! |
Old Courthouse
201 NW Fourth St, Evansville, Indiana 47708 (812)
435-5241
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The Courthouse is one of the finest examples of
Neo-Baroque architecture in the United States. Elegant, intricate
sculptures carved from Indiana limestone sit above each entrance.
Lavish marble floors and walls inside are accented by the black
slate stairs and wrought iron railings that lead to the top story
rotunda. The Old Courthouse was built in the 1890s and remains one
of Downtown's premier architectural showplaces. |
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Built in 1869, the Old Post Office and Customs
House is a classic example of the Richardsonian Romanesque
architectural style, featuring round arches over window and door
openings, extensive use of stone masonry and towers. |
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Built in 1912 and restored in 1995, the Pagoda
retains its original Japanese architectural design conceived from a
model displayed at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in
1893. As a community gathering place, the Pagoda was a popular site
for picnics and concerts for residents to enjoy the river. The
Pagoda is the picture-perfect place for visitors to get information
and brochures on what to do, where to stay and special events going
on in Evansville. |
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Return to the days of Victorian elegance and
grandeur by touring the historic Reitz Home Museum. Described as one
of the country's finest examples of French Second Empire
architecture, the Reitz Home Museum features period furniture, silk
damask-covered walls, hand-painted ceilings, delicately molded
plaster friezes, French gilt chandeliers and intricately patterned
wood parquet floors. Call for hours of operation, open Tuesday -
Sunday, closed Monday. |
The District
701 NW Riverside Drive,
Evansville, Indiana 47708
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Adjacent to Casino Aztar is their latest
offering - a $40 million entertainment district called The District.
Anchored RiRa's Irish Pub with great food and atmosphere, The
District is the hottest nightspot in town. To complete the
experience, visit the exotic Blush Ultralounge inside the LeMerigot
Hotel. |
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Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is a National
Natural Landmark and a State Nature Preserve with over 190 acres of
virgin bottomland hardwood forest, providing the prefect atmosphere
for relaxing nature walks. The Nature Center features exhibits,
events, wildlife observation areas, meeting rooms a library and a
gift shop. |
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Willard Library is the oldest operating library
in the state of Indiana. It was opened in 1885 under the directive
to be a public library for the use of the people of all classes,
races and sexes free of charge forever. Sneak a peek at our famous
Grey Lady with 24-hour viewing available on the Ghostcam on the
library's website. |
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