About this city
Also known as: River City, Crescent City
Evansville is a highly prominent, culturally rich commercial city situated along a scenic, sweeping horseshoe bend of the Ohio River, serving as the county seat of Vanderburgh County, southwestern Indiana. Incorporated in 1847, it thrives as the third-most populous city in the state and the definitive economic capital of the tri-state region encompassing Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. Evansville features a majestic historic fabric defined by palatial Victorian neighborhoods and a beautifully revitalized, energetic riverfront downtown. Driven by prominent universities and global manufacturing corporations, it seamlessly pairs urban cultural prestige with heavy river port logistics and family entertainment.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Stroll the vibrant, historic paths of the Evansville Riverfront to view sweeping river vistas. Tour the fascinating WWII tank landing ship docked permanently at the LST-325 Memorial. Walk beneath majestic old trees and spot rare exotic animals at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. Explore opulent late 19th-century architecture in the Riverside Historic District.
