SOUTHWEST INDIANA ATTRACTIONS
Southwest Indiana attractions contribute greatly to the quality of place of the region.
For example:
- Burdette Park offers many types of outdoor recreation for the family, including tennis, golf, fishing, camping, biking, and an Aquatic Center with pools, slides, a raft ride, and spray fountains.
- The 160-acres of natural wetlands at Gibson Lake Wildlife Habitat provide visitors the opportunity to view Bald Eagles, endangered Least Terns, and a variety of other wildlife.
- A living maze stands in New Harmony, Indiana as a tribute to the community’s founders, the Harmonists. The Harmonist Labyrinth, restored in 1939, is open year-round to the public.
- Built in 1862, Newburgh Country Store is one of the oldest brick buildings in Newburgh, Indiana, and showcases early American architectural features and nostalgic Americana.
The lists below include additional attractions, specified by county. Either click a county name or use the image map (left) to display regional attractions.
Gibson County
Gibson Lake Recreation Area
Owensville, IN 47665
Phone: 513-421-9500
http://www.gibsoncountyin.org/listings/activities
This 2,950-acre lake is open to the public from April through October at no charge, for fishing and boating.
Gibson Lake Wildlife Habitat
Owensville, IN 47665
Phone: 812-386-4140
http://www.gibsoncountyin.org/listings/activities
Henager’s Memories & Nostalgia Museum
8837 S. Hwy. 57
Buckskin, IN 47647
Phone: 812-795-2230
www.princeton-indiana.com/pages/attractions/henager
A century of memorabilia, from a car to collectibles, awaits visitors to this year-round museum.
Lyles Station Community Museum
Housed in the circa-1919 Lyles Station School, this local history museum tells the story of Lyles Station, one of the earliest free-African-American settlements in Indiana.
Silver Spur Splat Paintball
Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: 812-386-7011
Tri-State Speedway
9981 S. U.S. Hwy. 41
Haubstadt, IN 47639
Phone: 812-768-5995
www.tristatespeedway.com
From May through September, Tri-State Speedway is the place for auto races: Sprints, UMP Modifieds, Pro-Modifieds, and Late Models.
Posey County
1776 Double Log Cabin
P.O. Box 579
New Harmony, IN 47631
Phone: 800-231-2168
www.usi.edu/hnh
This 1776 structure, the oldest in historic New Harmony, is showcased as it would have looked when the Harmonist settlers came to the area in the early 1800s. Community-living demonstrations are provided during special events and tours.
Barn Abbey
A peaceful family or corporate event and retreat facility with a fireplace and other amenities. Suitable for meetings of 25 to 50 people; overnight accommodations for up to 28 people.
Harmonist Labyrinth
Restored in 1939, this living maze is a tribute to the Harmonists. It stands near the site where their original shrubbery labyrinth was first grown and shaped.
New Harmony Atheneum
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art
Since 1975, the not-for-profit gallery has promoted the artists and contemporary art of the Midwest.
Rapp-Owen Granary
P.O. Box 579
New Harmony, IN 47631
Phone: 800-231-2168
www.usi.edu/hnh
This beautifully restored 1800s facility is available for social and business events, dinners, and meetings.
Roofless Church
P.O. Box 579
New Harmony, IN 47631
Phone: 800-231-2168
www.usi.edu/hnh
Dedicated in 1960, this architectural landmark is an interdenominational church in a town with a rich religious heritage. With a design based on the concept that the sky is the only roof that can embrace all worshipping humanity, the facility is open for visitors and is used for weddings and other religious services.
Thrall’s Opera House
P.O. Box 579
New Harmony, IN 47631
Phone: 800-231-2168
www.usi.edu/hnh
Originally a Harmonist dormitory, this historic building was converted to a theater during the late 1800s, and still serves that purpose today.
Vanderburgh County
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
8215 Pollack Ave.
Evansville, IN 47715
Phone: 812-853-3956
www.angelmounds.org
Nationally recognized as one of the best-preserved Native American sites in the United States, the museum and 100 acres of the historical site are open to the public.
Burdette Park
5301 Nurrenbern Rd.
Evansville, IN 47712
Phone: 812-435-5602
www.vanderburghgov.org
Burdette Park offers BMX racing, an Olympic size swimming pool with kid-friendly features, tennis, golf, fishing, camping, and more.
Canoe Evansville
551 N. Boeke Rd.
Evansville, IN 47712
Phone: 812-479-0771
www.wesselmannaturesociety.org/canoe/
Trained guides lead fun and educational canoe trips on Pigeon Creek and other area waterways on Saturdays and Sundays from April through November.
cMoe – Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville
22 S.E. Fifth St.
Evansville, IN 47708
Phone: 812-464-2663
www.cmoekids.org
Children are happily engaged in learning and fun with the multi-sensory experiences of this museum designed just for them.
Howell Wetlands
1400 S. Tekoppel Ave.
Evansville, IN 47712
Phone: 812-499-2952
www.wesselmannaturesociety.org/wetlands
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Gardens
2421 Bement Ave.
Evansville, IN 47720
Phone: 812-435-6143
www.meskerparkzoo.com
Home to more than 500 animals, this 70-plus acre zoo, open 365 days a year, includes pathways planted with local and exotic foliage.
Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage
With several sections already complete and in use, the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage will encircle the city of Evansville with 42 miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails. The passage will be part of the American Discovery Trail, an interstate system of trails across the U.S.
Riverfront/Dress Plaza
Downtown Evansville
Evansville, IN 47708
A picturesque setting to walk, jog, or bicycle while viewing the Ohio River, Dress Plaza includes a paved walkway. Tiered seating below the walkway level is used for summer concerts and festivals.
The District at Casino Aztar
701 N.W. Riverside Dr.
Evansville, IN 47708
Phone: 888-633-1770
www.lemerigotevansville.com
This entertainment district adjacent to Casino Aztar includes a selection of restaurants from casual to gourmet.
The U.S. LST 325 Ship Memorial
840 LST Dr.
Evansville, IN 47713
Phone: 812-435-8678
www.lstmemorial.com
Visitors step aboard this floating museum. In operation during World War II, and later in the service of the Greek navy, this restored landing ship, tank has stories to tell, and military veterans as tour guides to help tell them.
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
This National Natural Landmark and State Nature Preserve includes more than 190 acres of forest, open to visitors. A nature center features exhibits, a library, gift shop, meeting room, and wildlife observation areas.
Warrick County
Chandler Motor Speedway and Motor Sports Park
1099 Inderrieden Rd.
Chandler, IN 47601
Phone: 812-925-6287
www.chandlermotorspeedway.com
Dirt-track car racing is open to the public every Friday evening from April through September.
Meyer Farms Game Preserve
10288 E. State Rd. 68
Dale, IN
Phone: 812-536-3708
www.meyerfarms.com
Stocked with pheasant, quail, and chukar, this 400-acre, family-owned land in the northeast part of the county is open for bird hunting by appointment.
Newburgh Country Store
224 W. Jennings St.
Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: 812-853-3071
www.newburghcountrystore.com
Built in 1862, the store is one of the oldest brick buildings in Newburgh. Visitors can observe the embossed tin ceiling, hand-hewn beams, wooden floors, and other original features.
Newburgh Lock and Dam
State Rd. 66
Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: 812-853-8470
www.lrl.usace.army.mil
Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1975, the working lock and dam is an integral part of Ohio River traffic.
Ohio River Scenic Byway
State Rd. 662
Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: 812-853-2815
ohioriverscenicroute.org
The Warrick County portion of the Ohio River Scenic Byway is a beautiful route for a drive.
Scales Lake Park
800 W. Tennyson Rd.
Boonville, IN 47601
Phone: 812-897-6200
www.visitwarrick.com
The 470-acre park features a 66-acre lake. Cabin and campsite rentals are available.
Thresherman’s Park
Off State Rd. 61 N.
Boonville, IN 47601
Phone: 812-897-2340
www.visitwarrick.com
Yellow Banks Recreation Center
12733 Yellow Banks Trail
Dale, IN 47523
Phone: 812-567-4703
www.yellowbanks.net
Enjoy camping, fishing, swimming, bicycle trails, volleyball, horseshoes, and a playground. The center also features a pottery studio and historic grocery, and an annual craft show in September.
