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Subject: Evansville (& Santa Claus), Indiana - December16, 2006



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Evansville, Indiana

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.



The Top 10 Attractions in Evansville

 
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.

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.


 
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.


 

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.

Santa Claus statue

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.

Grouseland, the Wm. Henry Harrison Mansion
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.

Aquatic Center

 

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.

Angel Mounds State Historic Site


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