Things to do

70 acres, walkthrough rainforest exhibit, never too crowded. Half-day visit.

Three floors of hands-on exhibits in a beautifully renovated historic building downtown.

Third-oldest professional baseball park in the country. Summer evening tradition.

175-acre regional park with playgrounds, splash pad, lake, paved trails, dog park.

Aquatic center, hiking trails, disc golf, mini golf, picnic shelters.

Paved multi-use trail network through Newburgh — biking, running, strolling.

Mile-plus paved walkway along the Ohio River downtown.

20 minutes south in Kentucky — hiking trails and a small museum.

Paved trail running through the heart of Evansville, connecting parks.

Trailhead and scenic spot in northern Evansville.

Wood-fired pizza, gelato, global small plates. East Side institution.

Best downtown burger — full bar, lively scene.

Upstairs gastropub on Main Street; great charcuterie and craft cocktails.

Riverfront patio dining; Newburgh's go-to for date nights and brunch.

Historic spot known for steaks and a vintage tavern feel.

Local craft brewery with full taproom; family-friendly.

Beloved Newburgh breakfast/brunch spot. Pancakes.

Classic Newburgh bakery; turnovers, doughnuts, fresh bread.

Downtown on the riverfront. Rotating art + transportation gallery + planetarium.

Beautifully preserved Victorian mansion; one of the finest in the Midwest.

Galleries, studios, and First Fridays art walks.

Broadway tours, comedy, conferences, concerts.

11,000-seat indoor arena — biggest national tours. Hockey, basketball, family shows.

Frontier League baseball, summer evenings.

Division I hoops at the Ford Center.

SPHL team plays at the Ford Center.

Second-largest street festival in the country. Food, music, parades.

Riverfront — air shows, fireworks, hydroplane races, country music headliner.

Riverfront festival, live music, carnival, fireworks.

Luminaria, parade, lit storefronts. Hallmark-movie material.

One of the biggest classic car gatherings in the Midwest.