Visit the Westside Historical Area for German cuisine at Gerst Haus restaurant, then browse the shelves at Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, a historic Carnegie facility.
For nightlife and live music, hit the pavements of West Franklin Street, home to Franklin Street Tavern and Penny Lane Coffee House. Full of galleries and boutiques, the district is also known for its historic architecture and trendy eateries. Join the artsy crowd in Evansville with an evening at Haynie’s Corner Arts District. Inside The District, you can enjoy well-known musical performers at Tropicana Evansville, a replica steamboat casino with multiple dining rooms and a popular piano bar. The Riverwalk, nicknamed the “front door to the city”, winds along the Ohio River banks, providing access to the downtown district, Sunset Park and The District entertainment complex. Cultural venues abound, from a dedicated arts district to historical areas, museums and a philharmonic orchestra.
With a prime spot on the Ohio River, Evansville has a proud German heritage that underlies the architecture, arts and cuisine of this southwestern Indiana town.
