Evansville Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States
About Evansville
Unlike most of Indiana, Evansville is in the Central Time Zone (same asChicago.) The River City is known for its southern-style hospitality, economic vitality, and proud German heritage. Evansville's culture is a combination of Midwestern charms and Southern family values, and fairly distinct from the culture of Indiana's other major cities (South Bend, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne) likely as a result of being isolated from them geographically without a major highway to connect them. The strong economic base provided by giant Toyota and AK Steel plants has allowed the city to thrive in the face of the nationwide recession. Additionally, the vibrant growth of the University of Southern Indiana (established in 1965) has resulted in a strong youth presence and an active and enjoyable nightlife. T
Top Attractions in Evansville
Explore the best things to see and do in Evansville:
- ★Angel Mounds State Historic Site
- ★Bally's Evansville
- ★Bosse Field
- ★Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science
- ★Evansville Museum Transportation Center
- ★Evansville Purple Aces
- ★Evansville Riverwalk
- ★Fall Festival
Where to Eat in Evansville
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bru Burger Bar
- 🍴Deerhead Cafe
- 🍴Gerst Bavarian Haus
- 🍴Turoni's Pizzery & Brewery
- 🍴Yen Ching
Where to Stay in Evansville
- 🏨Bally's Evansville
- 🏨Baymont by Wyndham Evansville North/Haubstadt
- 🏨Comfort Inn East Evansville Hotel
- 🏨Drury Inn & Suites Evansville East
- 🏨Hampton Inn Evansville
- 🏨La Quinta Inn and Suites
Evansville Travel Guide Sections
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