The Raven
One of Holiday World's exciting, classic wooden roller-coasters just a few hours drive from downtown Evansville.
Activities
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Holiday World
Open May through October, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari provides hours of fun with roller coasters, water park rides, and free soda and sunscreen.
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Angel Mounds
Located 10-15 minutes from campus, Angel Mounds State Historic Site is nationally recognized as one of the best preserved prehistoric Native American sites in the United States.
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Campgrounds
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Bowling
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Libraries
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West Side Nut Club Fall Festival
Said to be the second largest outdoor street festival in the US, the Fall Festival, sponsored by the West Side Nut Club, offers food items for any appetite. Popular items include brain sandwiches, burgoo, Cajun alligator jerky, plus desserts.
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Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden
Open 365 days a year, with over 700 animals, Mesker Park Zoo is located just 15 minutes from campus. Visitors can enjoy a variety of animals, including jaguars in the recently built Amazonia rainforest exhibit.
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Museums
- Evansville African American Museum
- Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science
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Children's Museum of Evansville (cMoe)
Located in downtown Evansville, cMoe offers plenty of hands-on activities and exhibits, including a wet deck and children's theatre.
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Swonder Ice Arena
Swonder Ice Arena offers open skating sessions for the public and private times for advanced skaters and hockey enthusiasts.
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Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
Just a little over a mile from campus, Wesselman Woods is home to many species of animals and over six miles of walking and hiking trails. Both the grounds and nature center are free of charge. Open daily, except Mondays.
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Walther's Golf & Fun
Indoor and outdoor mini golf, lazer tag, arcade games, and pizza can all be found at Walther's Golf & Fun! Open daily.
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Eastland Mall
Eastland Mall has a variety of stores that college students will love! Located on North Green River Road, it's just 5-10 minutes from campus.
New Harmony
Marengo Cave
Burdette Park
Evansville Greenway Bike and Walking Path