Attractions
Casino Aztar/The District
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Indiana’s first riverboat gaming facility offers dockside boarding from 8 a.m. to 5 a.m. daily, 24-hour boarding on weekends, and restaurants to fit nearly every taste.
Evansville African American Museum
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Opened in 2007, the museum is a tribute to local African American history. The site of the museum is the restored Lincoln Gardens housing project, originally built in 1938.
The Centre
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A 280,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility with an auditorium, exhibit hall, ballroom, and meeting rooms, the Centre is an ideal site for events for 20 to 4,000.
The Visitors Center
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In the Pagoda next to the museum on Evansville’s riverfront, the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau staffs the Visitors Center to answer your questions and provide event information.
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
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Experience art, history, science, and anthropology in a unique way. Guided tours are available for ages 3 and up; contact the museum. Check the schedule for astronomy shows at The Koch Planetarium.
The Victory Theater/Evansville Philharmonic
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Home of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, the recently renovated, 1920s-era Victory Theatre is a 1,950-seat venue for concerts, shows, and children’s programming.
Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library
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Including the newly built Central Library on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., The Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library system offers services and programs for every age and interest.
cMoe - Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville
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Tickling the imaginations of children and families through exciting exhibits, programs, and activities, there is always something for visitors of all ages at cMoe.
LST 325 - WWII Landing Ship, Tank
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The LST is an amphibious vessel, designed to land battle-ready tanks, troops, and supplies directly onto enemy shores. Explore this restored wartime vessel and her storied past, with the help of expert guides.
Reitz Home Museum
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The only Victorian-house museum in Indiana, the Reitz Home, in Evansville’s Downtown Historic Preservation District, is one of the country’s finest examples of French Second Empire architecture.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum
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Originally built in 1916, today the Coliseum offers a modern convention hall for 2,400 to 4,055, and is the site of sporting events, exhibits, plays and concerts, meetings, and wedding receptions.
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery
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In October of 2007, the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana opened a new public art gallery and art center in the Innovation Pointe building at 318 Main Street. Through the generosity of The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation and numerous contributors, this state-of-the-art facility has initiated many new programs in our community. The Spring of 2008 was the beginning of the Brown Bag lunchtime Performing Arts Series which featured area musicians, singers, and dancers, who generously gave their time for the enjoyment of our guests. This series will begin again in the Fall of 2008 with new and returning faces. The Gallery has also been an exciting venue for six visual art displays during its first six months of being open, and the Artists’ Consignment Shop has been a popular shopping area for downtown visitors.
Haynie’s Corner Arts District
Haynie’s Corner has returned to its cultural roots. The officially designated Arts Colony regularly offers activities for kids and adults, and hosts an annual arts festival that draws nationwide notice.
The Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage
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Designed to connect to nationwide greenways, the partially-complete Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage will border Vanderburgh County and link to parks and neighborhoods in other counties.
Sunset Park/Kids Kingdom
Families can enjoy the outstanding playground facilities and fresh air at Kids Kingdom playground at Sunset Park on the riverfront.
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