Best hotels in Evansville
Courtyard by Marriott
8105 E Walnut Street, IN, 47715
Whether you’re visiting Evansville for an Indiana vacation or business trip, this contemporary Marriott hotel off the I-69 provides plenty of space for work and relaxation. Grab a fresh coffee in the morning and dine at The Bistro in the evening. There’s an indoor pool and fitness center for guests to use too.
John James Audubon State Park Cottages
3100 US-41, Henderson, IN, 42420
Reserve a cozy cottage in the heart of the park to wake up to nature every day. Each cottage features a large fireplace, comfortable living room and a full bathroom and kitchen.
Sink into sumptuous sheets on a king size bed, then enjoy birdsong as you eat breakfast on your private deck.
Cool Breeze B&B
1240 SE 2nd St, IN, 47713
This wonderful home from 1906 is the perfect fit for the historic district it sits within. Your hosts are friendly but unobtrusive, leaving you alone to enjoy your stay in a place full of fine decorative touches. The rooms all have a different feel, with the Margaret Mitchell suite boasting a mahogany four-poster bed.
Best restaurants in Evansville
Log Inn
12491 County Road 200 E, Haubstadt, IN, 47639
Follow US 41 north for 20 minutes to try traditional recipes at Indiana’s oldest restaurant. The Log Inn has been serving hearty dishes since 1825 and had the honor of hosting Abraham Lincoln as one of its first diners.
Today’s guests can enjoy homemade meals, with a choice from roast chicken, succulent ham or roast beef to enjoy with mashed potatoes, vegetables, slaw and hot rolls.
House of Como
2700 S Kentucky Avenue, IN, 47714
Sample home-style Lebanese dishes at family-run House of Como. This place is loved among locals – much of the Evansville community flock to this humble restaurant for its zesty shish kebab, cheese-topped eggplant casserole and marinated lamb chops.
Madeleine’s Restaurant
423 SE 2nd Street, IN, 47713
For elegance and romance, reserve a table at Madeleine’s, where ambitious fusion dishes are regarded as ‘works of art’.
Watch as expert chefs create your meal in the show kitchen. Starters include blackened sea scallops and lobster cocktail served with avocado. For mains, try the tender beef wellington or pork belly. The menu changes regularly, with playful invention the order of the day.
Best things do in Evansville
John James Audubon State Park
3100 US 41, Henderson, IN, 42420
Just a 10 minute drive out of town on US 41, south of the Ohio River, this gorgeous state park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Inspired by naturalist and painter John James Audubon, who resided in the area in the early 1800s, the park features a nature center, a museum, wetlands and seven miles of hiking trails.
Evansville Wartime Museum
7503 Petersburg Road, IN, 47725
This attraction pays tribute to the local war efforts following Pearl Harbor. The Evansville community built ships and fighter aircraft to play their part – the museum pays homage to this work and marks the two world wars through detailed exhibitions and displays.
Hartman Arboretum
5939 Spirit Trail, IN, 57720
Prepare to be dazzled at Evansville’s vibrant botanical garden, which is planted and cared for by the Hartman family. Its three exquisite gardens are each full of life and exotic plants.
The hydrangea garden is as colorful and blooming as you’d expect, while the wildlife garden is alive with butterflies and the hum of bees.