Links to a comprehensive list of Tri State area dining establishments
Churches
Evansville has churches of all denominations. For information about locations and service times, contact the Evansville Area Council of Churches at (812) 425-3524.
Population
Metropolitan area: 300,000. Vanderburgh County: 165,058. City of Evansville: 121,000+
(According to the 2000 U.S. Census)
Time
Unlike the majority of Indiana, Evansville is in the Central Time Zone. The Evansville area observes Central Standard Time from the last Sunday in October through the first Sunday in April, and Central Daylight Time the remainder of the year. This means we "fall back" an hour each fall and "spring forward" an hour each spring.
Climate
Evansville has a moderate climate and four distinct seasons. Average temperatures range from 32 degrees Fahrenheit to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual rainfall averages 42 inches and annual snowfall averages 13 inches. For current weather information, go to http://theweatherchannel.com and enter Evansville or Newburgh by zip code (ex: 47715)
Indiana School Data
http://www.doe.state.in.us/htmls/education.html
Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Evansville Auditorium and Convention Centre
$35 Million dollar project - Completed in the Fall of 1999 - 2,500 seat auditorium along with a 38,000 sq ft exhibition hall; a 14,000 sq ft ballroom and 12 full-service meeting rooms.
Evansville Courier Newspaper
http://www.courierpress.com/
Children's Museum of Evansville - cMoe
Website: http://www.cmoekids.org/
The Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville is open and waiting to become the new favorite place for children of all ages from the Evansville and tri-state region! cMoe's is a museum experience that will engage your child to learn while having interactive fun! cMoe is open 6 days a week, closed on Mondays. Normal hours: Tu-Sa 10am-5pm, Su 12pm-5pm. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $6 or free with membership.
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
http://www.emuseum.org/
The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science houses a $10 million permanent art collection ranging from 16th century paintings to modern sculptures by world-renowned artists. National and local traveling exhibits are available year-round. The children's learning and exploration center and renovated Koch Planetarium offer educational fun for all ages. OPEN TUESDAYS - SUNDAYS; CLOSED MONDAYS.
http://www.holidayworld.com/
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari was voted Indiana's Best Place to Take the Kids for the many rides and water attractions the entire family to enjoy together. Amusement Today's 2002 Reader's Poll named Holiday World & Splashin' Safari the #1 Friendliest and the #1 Cleanest Park in the World; and The Raven was voted the #1 Wooden Roller Coaster in the World. Plus your admission includes free, unlimited soft drinks!
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
http://www.meskerparkzoo.com
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. New exhibits include the Monkey Ship Bumper Boat area and an interactive otter display in the newly designed Children's Enchanted Forest. And visit the NEW Amazonia! Open 365 days a year.
Evansville Philharmonic
The "City of Evansville" floating entertainment center complex arrived here in 1995 at a cost of $110 million dollars. She is a replica of the historic "Robert E Lee" racing sidewheel steamboat crafted nearly 130 years ago. It is 310 feet long and 70 feet wide, and will accomodate 2,700 passengers and a crew of 300.
http://www.paolipeaks.com
Paoli Peaks caters to both skiers and snowboarders with 64 skiable acres, 15 slopes, one quad and three triple lifts, one double chair lift, three surface tows, a Jurassic Snow Park with giant snow mounds and jumps, and much more.
Evansville is in Central Time Zone and we observe Daylight Savings Time. Most of Indiana is in the Eastern Time Zone.
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