Guidebook for Mount Vernon
Parks & Nature
New Harmony itself is a historical city, very small, and also has unique shops and a great food spot called Sarah's Place. New Harmony State Park is nearby and has good hiking trails and great camping, cabins, and wildlife.
10 moradores locais recomendam
New Harmony
New Harmony itself is a historical city, very small, and also has unique shops and a great food spot called Sarah's Place. New Harmony State Park is nearby and has good hiking trails and great camping, cabins, and wildlife.
Their visitor center is fabulous, featuring live birds of prey, reptiles at different times of the year, a wild bird viewing room. Kids love this, but so do adults. Nice walking trails also in the 200 year old woods.
Wesselman Park
602-560 N Boeke RdTheir visitor center is fabulous, featuring live birds of prey, reptiles at different times of the year, a wild bird viewing room. Kids love this, but so do adults. Nice walking trails also in the 200 year old woods.
Fabulous zoo and botanical garden. Don't miss Amazonia, a totally climate controlled stroll through a tropical forest. Gift shop and snack bar. See the animals in their natural habitat exhibits.
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Main Entrance
Fabulous zoo and botanical garden. Don't miss Amazonia, a totally climate controlled stroll through a tropical forest. Gift shop and snack bar. See the animals in their natural habitat exhibits.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tropicana Evansville
421 NW Riverside DrFood Scene
Great German food. Rustic unique atmosphere. Outdoor eating when weather allows. Good service. I love the booths so that even when there is a crowd, you can enjoy conversing in close quarters. There are also large tables for groups.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Gerst Bavarian Haus
2100 W Franklin StGreat German food. Rustic unique atmosphere. Outdoor eating when weather allows. Good service. I love the booths so that even when there is a crowd, you can enjoy conversing in close quarters. There are also large tables for groups.
Arts & Culture
Very interesting visitor center with gift shop and museum. Trails for walking to see the Indian mounds.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
8215 Pollack AveVery interesting visitor center with gift shop and museum. Trails for walking to see the Indian mounds.