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Great Escape
A
look at what to do in the major U.S. and worldwide tourist destinations. --
December 25, 2006
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Located in Southwest Indiana along the Ohio River banks,
Evansville is Indiana's third largest city and the regional hub for the
tri-state area. Visitors remark on the warmth and
friendliness. The hotels, attractions and restaurants are known for their
courteous, prompt service. The genuine Hoosier hospitality is the number one
reason why visitors enjoy their stay. Evansville offers big city amenities
with small town friendliness. They invite you to come see for yourself. Median
income -- $31,963 Median house value -- $69,700 For
more information visit www.evansvillecvb.org
or call 1-800-433-3025. |
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| The Top 10 Attractions in
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| Santa Claus Post Office
812-937-4469
The only post office that bears Santa's
name. Stop by this small town post office during the Christmas season to
receive the famous Santa Claus picture postmark. |

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| The Roofless Church
The non-denominational Roofless Church is
open to the public. Mrs. Jane Blaffer Owen, who commissioned the
Roofless Church, believed that only one roof, the sky, could embrace all
worshipping humanity. |
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| Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic
Garden 812-435-6143
Indiana's oldest zoo extends over 70
acres and is home to more than 500 animals. Pathways bloom and grow with
local and exotic trees and plants. |
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| John James Audubon State Park
and Museum 270-826-2247
Located south of the Gold Star Twin
Bridges that connect Indiana and Kentucky, Audubon Museum and State Park
preserve the work and spirit of the internationally recognized
ornithology expert. Audubon actually walked this forest while he lived
in Kentucky. |
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| International Bluegrass Music
Museum 1-888-MY BANJO
Located less than an hour from
Evansville, the International Bluegrass Music Museum collects, preserves
and shares the heritage of this unique art form. |

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| The Town of Santa Claus,
Indiana
According to
legend, this small community, originally founded by in the late 1840s,
got its name on Christmas Eve in 1852. The local residents and leaders
had been struggling quite some time to come up with an acceptable name
for their town. Most of the community was present for the last town
meeting of the year, held right after Christmas Eve services in the
local church. They were hoping to finally determine a name for their
town, when suddenly the wind blew the church doors open and mysterious
sleigh bells were heard outside. The children yelled excitedly,
“It’s Santa Claus!” At last! They finally had the perfect name for
the town. Santa Claus is the only town in the world with the Santa Claus
name that has a post office. Each year, this small town hosts an
old-fashioned Christmas in Santa Claus celebration and a 14-mile
Festival of Lights. |
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| Grouseland -- William Henry
Harrison House 812-882-2096
Grouseland was the home of 9th U.S.
President William Henry Harrison. Built in 1803-04, the House was
restored in 1911 as a museum and furnished with period pieces and
Harrison's possessions. |
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| Enchanted Gardens
A Siberian tiger, African lioness and
black Asian leopard are some of the endangered species rescued and now
protected in the USDA licensed facility devoted to the respectful care
of great cats. |

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| Burdette Park and Aquatic
Center 812-435-5602
Numerous trails run through the 150-acre
park. The Aquatic Center offers bumper pool, four slides, a
world-renowned BMX track, miniature golf, batting cages, fishing lake
and tennis courts also available. |
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| Angel Mound State Historic
Site 812-853-3956
Nationally recognized as one of the
best-preserved prehistoric Native American sites in the U.S. Recently
re-opened after a two-year renovation, Angel Mound features interactive
exhibits that tell the story of the people of the Middle Mississippian
culture. |
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