Guidebook for Evansville

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Kristen And Matthew
Guidebook for Evansville

Food Scene

The Blue Bar with Mo at its helm is the best vibe in town. Walking distance. Ask about "The Chip" if you are going for dinner! And tell Mo we sent you!
22 locals recommend
Sauced
1113 Parrett St
22 locals recommend
The Blue Bar with Mo at its helm is the best vibe in town. Walking distance. Ask about "The Chip" if you are going for dinner! And tell Mo we sent you!
Fun local coffee shop. Walkable.
14 locals recommend
Penny Lane Coffeehouse
600 SE 2nd St
14 locals recommend
Fun local coffee shop. Walkable.
Great steaks. Get the Arabian bread and salad...they are house favorites. Pork chops are the best deal. You can bring your own wine, corkage fee applied. DO NOT take credit cards, but will take check. Short drive.
House of Como
2700 S Kentucky Ave
Great steaks. Get the Arabian bread and salad...they are house favorites. Pork chops are the best deal. You can bring your own wine, corkage fee applied. DO NOT take credit cards, but will take check. Short drive.
The most elegant spot in town. Romantic dinners. Small, nice bar. Walkable.
6 locals recommend
Madeleine's Fusion Restaurant
423 SE 2nd St
6 locals recommend
The most elegant spot in town. Romantic dinners. Small, nice bar. Walkable.
Korean food. Beautiful bar, though underused. Best for lunch during weekday.
Jaya's
119 SE 4th St
Korean food. Beautiful bar, though underused. Best for lunch during weekday.
Hankering for sushi or hibachi? Great spot on the walkway.
6 locals recommend
Zuki Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Lounge
222 Main St
6 locals recommend
Hankering for sushi or hibachi? Great spot on the walkway.
Wonderful small plates. Paired wines. Weekend brunch. Walkable.
Schymik's Kitchen
1112 Parrett St
Wonderful small plates. Paired wines. Weekend brunch. Walkable.
Great breakfasts. Outdoor terrace looking down in Main Street.
14 locals recommend
COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket
230 Main St
14 locals recommend
Great breakfasts. Outdoor terrace looking down in Main Street.
Omg. Authentic French donuts, plus so many yummy things. The place for an informal breakfast.
6 locals recommend
2nd Language
401 Northwest 2nd Street
6 locals recommend
Omg. Authentic French donuts, plus so many yummy things. The place for an informal breakfast.
Great location. It’s a chain, but it’s tasty. Open Sundays and Mondays.
10 locals recommend
Bru Burger Bar
222 Sycamore St
10 locals recommend
Great location. It’s a chain, but it’s tasty. Open Sundays and Mondays.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun bar...live music and comedy nights. Jazz Sundays, check the schedule. Walkable.
13 locals recommend
Bokeh Lounge
1007 Parrett St
13 locals recommend
Fun bar...live music and comedy nights. Jazz Sundays, check the schedule. Walkable.
Pub burgers and beer...a local favorite, especially Friday nights.
6 locals recommend
Peep Hole Bar
201 Main St
6 locals recommend
Pub burgers and beer...a local favorite, especially Friday nights.
Best in EVV--very urban and hip.
16 locals recommend
Mo's House
1114 Parrett St
16 locals recommend
Best in EVV--very urban and hip.
Great local beer spot. No food service, but often have food trucks pull up outside.
Myriad Brewing Company
101 Southeast 1st Street
Great local beer spot. No food service, but often have food trucks pull up outside.

Arts & Culture

Easy walk, if you are in the mood for a little art.
23 locals recommend
Evansville Museum
411 SE Riverside Dr
23 locals recommend
Easy walk, if you are in the mood for a little art.

Sightseeing

We love Amazonia! Beautiful setting. 10-15 minute drive.
16 locals recommend
Mesker Park Zoo
1545 Mesker Park Dr
16 locals recommend
We love Amazonia! Beautiful setting. 10-15 minute drive.
This building is the anchor of Haynie's Corner, where "art lives."
Alhambra Theater
50 Adams Ave
This building is the anchor of Haynie's Corner, where "art lives."
Wonderful house museum. Perfectly preserved and decorated Victorian mansion. "Wine down to the weekends" on Thursday nights in the spring and fall. Ask us!
9 locals recommend
Reitz Home Museum
112 Chestnut St
9 locals recommend
Wonderful house museum. Perfectly preserved and decorated Victorian mansion. "Wine down to the weekends" on Thursday nights in the spring and fall. Ask us!
Historic WWII naval ship that was built here in Evansville. Tours available.
21 locals recommend
USS LST-325
610 NW Riverside Dr
21 locals recommend
Historic WWII naval ship that was built here in Evansville. Tours available.

Everything Else

It's right across the street from us. Playground for kids.
Sunset Park
Shawnee Drive
It's right across the street from us. Playground for kids.
10 minute drive to campus.
11 locals recommend
University of Evansville
1800 Lincoln Ave
11 locals recommend
10 minute drive to campus.
Ten to fifteen minute drive to campus.
8 locals recommend
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd
8 locals recommend
Ten to fifteen minute drive to campus.

Shopping

Getting engaged? Stop here for vintage engagement rings. Tell Bob Goldman we sent you.
Goldman's Pawn Shop
107 SE 4th St
Getting engaged? Stop here for vintage engagement rings. Tell Bob Goldman we sent you.

Entertainment & Activities

Sports and live music. Walking distance.
14 locals recommend
The Ford Center
1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
14 locals recommend
Sports and live music. Walking distance.
Great playground for the kids—shirt walking distance.
7 locals recommend
Mickey's Kingdom Park
7 locals recommend
Great playground for the kids—shirt walking distance.