Evansville Travel Guide

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  • Denny's Diner
      Denny's Diner
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Casino Aztar

Casino Aztar, Evansville

 lashr1999 Says:  Casino Aztar was pretty nice since it is near the river. However, the slot do not pay out well. I ended up losing money, I won’t say how much. They do have some good live entertainment at times. Corky's BBQ has some yummy BBQ. I loved eating the full rack of ribs with the... 

Fall Festival

Fall Festival, Evansville

 rianp Says:  The first full week of every October, the city finally comes alive. Over 100 food vendors show up along West Franklin much to the joy of the crowds. 85 years strong, and still going.It allows people to actually be friendly for a while and enjoy some good, if not odd local... 

Hotels  

Holiday Inn Express Evansville North (I-64 & US 41)

 1 Review and 43 Opinions  When we arrived to the hotel the evening gentlemen was very polite and helpful. However we had a... 

Holiday Inn Evansville Conference Center

 1 Review and 16 Opinions  Musty rooms with mediocre service and a breakfast to be avoided. Their shuttle bus was always parked... 

Restaurants  

Denny's: Good Chain Restaurant

Denny's: Good Chain Restaurant, Evansville

 Basaic Says:  I like the retro-look of these Denny's Diners. This one was pretty nice. My waitress was nice, friendly and efficient. I had the Tilapia Ranchero which was very tasty. 

Temptations Buffet: worth missing

Temptations Buffet: worth missing, Evansville

 miner Says:  I thought the buffet was very overpriced with very little to choose from. The catfish was overcooked and the dressing tasted like Stovetop Stuffing gone wrong.I hope we just ate there at a bad time and otherwise the food and selection will be better but there are too many... 

GD Ritzy's: Fast Food that's actually worth it.

GD Ritzy's: Fast Food that's actually worth it., Evansville

 rianp Says:  Hamburger and Ice Cream shop that will not dissapoint. Super thin burgers served with shoestring fries. Regular Hamburger and Fries Combo.Ultimate PB&J sandwich. Peanut Butter with chopped Peanuts on top, with jelly covered in sliced strawberrys.All ice creams are made in... 

Hilltop Inn: Old Fashioned Tavern Food

Hilltop Inn: Old Fashioned Tavern Food, Evansville

 rianp Says:  Small Place, good people, great food. You could go on forever about this Historic location, or any number of things, I prefer to keep it as simple as their food. If you are in town, stop by and grab a bite, you won't be dissapointed. My favorite is the simple cheeseburger... 

The Gerst Haus Bavarian Restaurant: The German Heritage Shows

The Gerst Haus Bavarian Restaurant: The German Heritage Shows, Evansville

 rianp Says:  In a Westside location that appears to have the same age as the city, and every bit of the heritage.The Gerst Haus is a place we often go on a Friday after work to wind down with plenty of good beer and lots of good people.This place is very hopping during the week of the... 

Turoni's Forget Me Not Inn: Turoni's Pizza. The true best of Evansville

Turoni's Forget Me Not Inn: Turoni's Pizza.  The true best of Evansville, Evansville

 rianp Says:  There are two Turonis locations in town. The Turonis Brewery on Main Street and Turoni's Forget Me Not Inn in midtown on Weinbach. I much prefer the Weinbach location due to the space provided for seating and parking. Some prefer the original location, to each their own.The... 

Nightlife  

Fox and the Hound: Good drinks and good pool

Fox and the Hound: Good drinks and good pool, Evansville

 rianp Says:  Fox is a good place to go with some friends and enjoy a night out drinking. It's not loud or over crowded, there is no booty dancing or people attempting to fight. The higher prices and the dress code keep the trouble away.Great pool tables, good cigars, ice cold beer. No... 

A sample of bars to see: The bar scene in Evansville

A sample of bars to see: The bar scene in Evansville, Evansville

 jumphercable Says:  1 The Jungle - upscale cocktail bar in the downstairs of the resturant2 Fox and Hound - pool, clean place, good beer3 Fast Eddies - band and dance floor, cheap beer on most nights4 Hoosier Lounge - it's the lower floor of the Casino and is fun to stop in4 Oxygen - dance... 

Transportation  

Rent a Car

Rent a Car, Evansville

 rianp Says:  Evansville is not a Mass Transit freindly city. Cabs cannot be hailed, they must be called, and prepare to wait 30-45 minutes for a pickup. Cabs are usually reservered for travel to and from bars, not usually getting around town. Buses do move around town, but are not very... 

Evansville airport

Evansville airport, Evansville

 lashr1999 Says:  The Evansville airport has some nice rocking chairs in front of the window of the runaway on which you can watch the planes take off and land. 

Local Customs  

Just understand that people are not in a hurry.

Just understand that people are not in a hurry., Evansville

 rianp Says:  Driving around town can be a terrible experience. No one understands the use of the "fast lane" You will be driving down a 3 lane road, with 3 cars spanned across the lanes all going 5 under the speed limit. You can either rip your hair out getting mad or just give in and... 

Back to back parties

Back to back parties, Evansville

 WheelDweller Says:  When you book a hotel here, you need to ask around. Sometimes staying one more day can turn up a lot more fun.In the summer time, sure- there's the big Thunder On the Ohio thing, but that's just one of dozens of Riverside-Drive-closing activites. There are barbecue cookoffs... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Places to avoid. General Info

Places to avoid.  General Info, Evansville

 rianp Says:  The only places to really avoid in Evansville are places the normal tourist or business traveler will never go. To call them dangerous zones is pushing it, as there are very very few places I would not walk at night.If you want to stay out of the parts of the city where... 

RUNNING RED LIGHTS

RUNNING RED LIGHTS, Evansville

 miner Says:  Evansville is known as "Stoplight City" and for a good reason! When stopped at a stop light ,wait a second after you traffic light turns green and watch for people running a red light before you proceed.It is common here. 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Evansville

 litown Says:   in summer it is usually hot and muggy, being close to both the Ohio and the Wabash Rivers, In the fall and Spring it can also be very warm and we normally do not get much snow in winter, sometimes we receive more ice. So you plan accordingly There are 3 hospitals, many... 

Off The Beaten Path  

WALKWAY DOWNTOWN

WALKWAY DOWNTOWN, Evansville

 miner Says:  THE DOWNTOWN AREA WAS THE HEART OF THE CITY SEVERAL YEARS AGO.NOW EVERYTHING IS MOVING TO THE OUTSKIRTS. EVANSVILLE IS TRYING TO RENEW INTEREST IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. FOR YEARS AUTO TRAFFIC WAS PROHIBITED BUT LATELY TRAFFIC HAS BEEN ALLOWED THROUGH THIS AREA AGAIN. 

Favorites  

"Fun" in downtown Evansville

"Fun" in downtown Evansville, Evansville

 sambarnett Says:   My main memory? A greasy, unkempt man on a bike rode past a grotesquely obese woman and commented something along the lines of, "I'm followin' ya." She then began a torrent of loud and graphic obscenities, which she continued with for almost 3 blocks. None of it can be... 

You know the Madi Gras is the...

You know the Madi Gras is the..., Evansville

 Bill_Herald Says:  You know the Madi Gras is the biggest street festival in American-BUT what's #2? It's right here in Evansville in October-the Westside Nut Club FALL FESTIVAL. Over 100,000 folks patrol the west side of Evansville for a week on Franklin Street enjoying entertainment and... 

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 Evansville Indiana, Where almost nothing happens - Evansville is one of those cities where people claim southern heritage but practice no redeeming qualities of the south. You can't find good sweet tea, grits are unheard of, and the people are more... 

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Evansville Indiana, Where almost nothing happens

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 Evansville is one of those cities where people claim southern heritage but practice no redeeming qualities of the south. You can't find good sweet tea, grits are unheard of, and the people are more...... 

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RIVER CITY / STOP LIGHT CITY

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 Evansville is known as River City as this was one of the main reasons Evansville became the major city in Southern Indiana.Located along here are Casino Aztar,Dress Plaza,Evansville Museum,and the... 

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Kentucky and Indiana Travel

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 When first going online to research what to do in Kentucky and Indiana, I did not find much. Actually, going to this area I found I needed more time to do other stuff I wanted. 

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Growing up

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 Evansville is a fast growing area of southern Indiana. It used to be people had no clue where I was speaking of when I told them where I was from.... but now more and more people recognize the city. 

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litown's new Evansville Page

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 I am planning a trip tp Ireland in September and hope to make return trips following that. Up to this time I have traveled all over the United States and into Western Canada. I work for Government and... 

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