Evansville, IN
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The history of Evansville, Indiana spans hundreds of years, with thousands of years of human habitation. The area's geography and location on a bend in the Ohio River attracted people from the earliest times. The city was founded in 1812 and was named by its founder, Hugh McGary, after Col. Robert M. Evans.
Evansville's Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
Discover Evansville's most exciting wildlife and exotic animals.
Plan Your Visit for the whole family.
West Side Nut Club Fall Festival
Every October the West Side Nut Club organizes and sponsors a mammoth Fall Festival in Evansville, IN. This is a week-long gala on the west side along Franklin Street with free entertainment, carnival attractions, over 137 food booths, amateur talent competitions and on the last day, a huge parade. This event attracts over 200,000 people to the West Side & is considered to be one of the largest street festivals in the United States.
Ford Center
The Ford Center is the home for all entertainment, right in the heart of Evansville.
Check the Events Calendar to see what is coming up at the Ford Center