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Things to see in Evansville, Indiana (United States): 10 places and when to go
Evansville, Indiana is a city in United States with around 174,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Nature (2), Wildlife (2). The best known are USS LST-325, St. Benedict Cathedral and Angel Mounds. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.9747, -87.5558
- Population
- About 174,000
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Temples (1) · Hiking (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 447 km as the crow flies
What to see in Evansville, Indiana
The places in and around Evansville, Indiana, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- USS LST-3251942 LST-1-class tank landing ship, later converted to a museum ship2.2 km
- St. Benedict CathedralChurch in Indiana, United States1.4 km
- Angel MoundsIndiana, a Native American complex of earthworks and a National Historic Landmark9.3 km
- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial ColiseumMulti-purpose auditorium and meeting space in Evansville, Indiana1.5 km
- Green River State ForestState forest in Kentucky, United States11 km
- Original Newburgh Historic DistrictBuilding in Indiana, United States14 km
- Van Cleave FlatsApartment building in Evansville, Indiana1.2 km
- ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 6Hiking22 km
- Dusty Barn DistilleryDistillery17 km
- Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical GardenWith kids · Wildlife4.9 km
When to go to Evansville, Indiana
The best time to visit Evansville, Indiana is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulBest time14:23
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Evansville, Indiana
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 447 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Santa Claus5 places59 km
- French Lick5 places105 km
- Corydon5 places126 km
- Paducah, Kentucky5 places135 km
- Bowling Green, Kentucky8 places147 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Evansville, Indiana?
The best known: USS LST-325, St. Benedict Cathedral, Angel Mounds, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum, Green River State Forest. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Evansville, Indiana?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Evansville, Indiana?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 447 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Evansville, Indiana as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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