Evansville Attractions

Evansville Activities

Hands On discovery Children's Museum - Is a museum for children and their families that promotes learning, playing and experiencing an enviroment that is interactive, varied, welcoming and accessible and teaches children to become active participants in the quest for knowledge. Some of the exhibits include Stuffee, a 7 ft. humanoid which shows how the body works, Handsel and Greatal Theatre, Fantasy Forest and Turn about Traffic..

Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Garden - Indiana's oldest zoo extends over 70 acres and is home to more than 500 animals. Pathways bloom and grow with local and exotic trees and plants. New exhibits include the Monkey Ship Bumper Boat area and an interactive otter display in the newly designed Children's Enchanted Forest. The zoo is open 365 days a year.

Evansville Restaurants and Bars

Evansville Restaurants

1820 Café in the Vineyard Bookstore - 1521 E. Virginia Str. Croissants with chicken or tuna salad, sliced ham or turkey. 2 soups daily, desserts, gourmet coffees, fruit smoothies on offer 7 days a week. There is a non-smoking area and no reservations are needed.

A La Carte Food and Wine Shop - 777 S. Green River Rd. Upscale deli salads, soups, sandwiches, desserts and daily specials make this the place that was voted in 2003 as the best deli and caterer in Evansville.

City Grille Evansville - 20 Walnut Str. Located on the top floor of the River House hotel with panaromic views of the Ohio river. Open Monday - Saturday for lunch and dinner, its specialities include the catch of the day, steaks and pastas.

Evansville Bars & Clubs

Doc's - 1305 Stringtown. Open Monday - Saturday with live entertainment on the weekends and drinks specials during the week, like beers on Monday for $1.50. There are plate lunches and dinner specials and is a friendly pub with 6 T.V.'s to watch your favourite sport.

Ginny's Place - cnr of Covert and Vann. Open 7 days a week, it offers lunch specials from burgers, salads, sandwiches to pasta and has a drinks special and karaoke from Wednesday to Saturday nights. Billiards and Games and live music is also on offer.

Fox and Hound - 5416 E. Indiana Str. Nightly specials like the Working Women's Wednesday, Karaoke on Mondays and live entertainment on Tuesday. There is also a large screen T.V. and satellite sports viewing, billiards and live music.

Evansville children's activities

Hands On discovery Children's Museum - Is a museum for children and their families that promotes learning, playing and experiencing an enviroment that is interactive, varied, welcoming and accessible and teaches children to become active participants in the quest for knowledge. Some of the exhibits include Stuffee, a 7 ft. humanoid which shows how the body works, Handsel and Greatal Theatre, Fantasy Forest and Turn about Traffic..

Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Garden - Indiana's oldest zoo extends over 70 acres and is home to more than 500 animals. Pathways bloom and grow with local and exotic trees and plants. New exhibits include the Monkey Ship Bumper Boat area and an interactive otter display in the newly designed Children's Enchanted Forest. The zoo is open 365 days a year.