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 planeEvansville 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 AirportBy trainThere is no passenger train service to this city.
By carUS Highway 41 bisects Evansville, IN. Interstate 164 connects Evansville with Interstate 64, 20 miles to the north.
By busDowntown 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 AztarRiverside AreaThe Pagoda Visitor CenterWestside AreaBosse 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 OttersDo
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 AztarIMAX Theatre - One of only two in the state of Indiana.Fall Festival - The second largest street festival in the United States in Evansville, IN. Games, rides, bands, talent shows, and food booths line the street during the first full week of October.Learn
Angel Mounds State Historic Site Children's Museum of EvansvilleEvansville Museum of Arts, History, and ScienceLST 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 ParkBuy
Downtown WalkwayEastland MallNorthpark Shopping CenterWashington Square MallEat
The Acropolis - Greek food. Authentic menu, wide selection of known Greek favorites. Their Three Bean Salad, served as a side dish, and lamb dishes are their specialty. Well decorated, seating ranges from cozy, intimate booths...
