Category: Attractions
101 Trees of Indiana- at Memorial Stadium
101 Trees Native to Indiana located what is now the ISU Memorial Stadium, a 47-acre parcel of land in the Northeast corner of Terre Haute. You will find 101 trees and 16 shrubs around the trail. Please visit the following website for more information: http://www.wabashvalleyartspaces.com/sub_101trees.html http://www.terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/city-parks/national-road-heritage-trail/treesmap1.pdf
500 Museum of Wheels
1025 Ohio St. Terre Haute, IN (812) 239-0580 Hours: Friday 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (or available by appointment) Call for group tours-open to the public Race Cars-Passenger Cars-Memorabillia. Map It
Allen Memorial Planetarium at Terre Haute South High School
An educational facility, which provides programs for students and community groups in Vigo County and surrounding area. Family-oriented laser light shows open to the public at a variety of times during the school year.
Arts Information Center and Sales Gallery
The art council for a 6-county region in west-central Indiana and east central Illinois. The mission is to promote, support and enhance the arts and cultural activities of the Wabash Valley by providing services to artists and art providers.
Bogey’s Family Fun Center
Go Kart Tracks, Miniature Golf, Batting Cages, Bungee Trampoline,Tilt-a-whirl, Playland, Climbing Wall, Arcade, Snack Bar-Price range: $3.75 to $23.00 per person
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center
1532 S. Third Street (812) 234-7881 http://www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org/ The museum exists to educate children and adults about the effects of hatred and prejudice. Exhibits emphasize the lessons of the Holocaust: families, forgiveness and perserverance. Tues-Sat 1 pm-4 pm. Email: info@candlesholocaustmuseum.org Map It
Clabber Girl Museum and Country Store
9th & Wabash Avenue Downtown Terre Haute (812) 232-9446 http://www.clabbergirl.com Bakeshop: M-F 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sat 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Country Store & Museum: M-F 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Early American Kitchen, 19th Century Street Scene, Antique Indy 500 Race Car, Wheels in Motion *Free Admission* Culinary Courses-Cooking Demonstrations every Saturday in Demonstration [...]
Collett Park
This 21 acre park is the oldest park in the Terre Haute Park System, located in a historic neighborhood. It features a horseshoe court, picnic shelters, enclosed pavilion, playground, and tennis courts.
Community Theatre of Terre Haute
The theatre is the second oldest non-professional theatre in Indiana, and the only one offering a film series as well as live theatre
Community Theatre of Terre Haute
The theatre is the second oldest non-professional theatre in Indiana, and the only one offering a film series as well as live theatre.
Deming Park
Deming Park is 177 acres of green spaces for relaxing, shelters for picnics, an enclosed room for rental, a miniature train to ride, the magnificent Oakley Playground. You’ll also find a softball field, tennis courts, and a frisbee disc course and even a pond for fishing.
Dobbs Park Nature Center
Observe the wildlife, or hike through this 105 acre wooded setting. Wander through the wild prairie and watch the beauty unfold in the butterfly gardens. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; Closed on Sundays, Mondays, Election days and holidays.
eBash Video Game Centers
Phone: 812-235-0040 Email: terrehaute@ebash.com Website: www.eBash.com Address: 2303 South 3rd Street Terre Haute, IN 47802 Hours: Sunday: Noon – 10 PM Mon-Thur: 2 PM – Midnight Friday-Saturday: 2 PM – 2 AM Saturday: 12 PM – 2 AM The doors opened for eBash in December of 2004 after months of hard work and planning by [...]
Eugene V. Debs House Museum
Home of Eugene V. Debs, labor leader, socialist presidential candidate, and human rights advocate. Founded in 1960s open 1 to 4:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday, and by appointment. The home was built in 1890 Free admission. Closed holidays.
Fairbanks Park
The Wabash River serves as a backdrop for this 145 acres park near the downtown area. Enjoy meandering down the Riverwalk in the park, which will soon be part of the trail system in Terre Haute. Fairbanks is quickly becoming known as the festival park in Terre Haute.
Farrington Grove Historic Residential District
The largest of Terre Haute’s National Register-listed historic districts, this neighborhood contains some of the earliest and most prominent residential architecture in the city.
Fire-Police Museum
8th & Idaho Streets (812) 235-9865 or 234-0233 http://www.terrehaute.in.gov/departments/fire-department/fire-police-museum See the first motorized fire truck used in Indiana and other exhibits, displays and collections of fire-fighting equipment, including a fire pole and an operational fire alarm system. Also see Terre Haute’s first horse-drawn ambulance operated by the Police Department in 1885. Memorabilia from 1910 to [...]
Fowler Park Pioneer Village
Scenic park featuring historical pioneer village with operating gristmill, lakes, trails, wilderness area and campground.
Green Gables Equestrian Center
4 miles E. Hulman Field Airport, inside arena. Top notch instructors cater mainly to the English sport horse disciplines but also offer lessons in Western riding. Summer camps available for 7/older.
Hatfield Hall-Performing Art Series
Hatfield Hall is dedicated to bringing the arts to everyone. 812-877-8544 http://hatfieldhall.com/venue/
Hawthorn Park
Park has available: Semi-modern sites, all with electric and water nearby; and primitive sites for tent camping. Dump station available.
Honey Creek West Theater
3131 S. Third Place
(812) 238-9788
Hook Observatory at Indiana State University
Check out the stars and planets when it is clear. Enter the front door of the Science Building and climb the stairs to the roof. Open 8-10 pm Tuesday and Friday (if clear) Free admission.
Hulman Links Golf Course
990 N. Chamberlain Road
(812) 877-2096
http://www.terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/hulman-links-golf-course Map It
PGA 18 hole Championship Course, driving range, clubhouse, dining room and lounge. Open March through December 24.
Hulman Mini-Speedway
The Hulman Mini-speedway is a 1/20 mile dirt track, and is home to the Terre Haute Quarter Midget Association. The Quarter Midgets, driven by 5 to 16 year olds, race at the track from mid-April-October. Track schedule and additional information can be found at thqma.com. Admission to the track is always FREE.
Idle Creek Golf Course
This very nice course is situated near the Wabash River Valley. The course was cut out of the forest and is surrounded by a residential housing track. This course features a front nine that has rolling fairways, which are very tight and require accuracy and precise ball placement. The back nine holes feature somewhat flat and wide open fairways. Water hazards and sand bunkers come into play on several holes.
Imperial Lanes Bowling Alley
400 N 3rd St Terre Haute In 47804 812-232-1319 Karaoke, Glo-Bowl, Bumper Bowl, Auto Scoring, Al’s Sports Bar, 2 Bars, 16 Pool Tables, 16 Lanes, 1 Snooker Table, MasterCard, Live Music
Indiana Landmarks
Indiana Landmarks is a nonprofit organization, fighting to defend architecturally unique, historically significant, and communally cherished properties. We rescue them, we rehabilitate them, and we give them new purpose — saving our state’s shared heritage and bringing new life to communities. 340 West Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-639-4534 800-450-4534 http://www.indianalandmarks.org/tours/pages/calendardetails.aspx?eventid=297
Indiana Theatre
Designed by architect John Eberson, the structure is a highly intact example of the ornamented movie palaces of the early 20th century. Note the stunning use of decorative exterior terra cotta and interior plasterwork.
Indiana Theatre
The Historical Indiana Movie Theatre; When you first enter our theatre’s rotunda, you have the feeling of entering a “Theatre of Old”, somewhere in 1860 Spain. The Indiana Theatre, desigend and built by John Eberson in 1922, is Spanish baroque in style and seats approximately 1,600 people. 812-235-0225 http://indianatheater.com/
Inland Aquatics
Brings the reef to Terre Haute. Visit over 40,000 gallons of living coral reef displays, saltwater fish and coral hatchery. Learn about conservation and preservation of coral reefs. Lucky visitors may see a live feeding! Adults & children over 3 yrs $4.00
ISU Hulman Center
Educational conferences, conventions, concerts, stage shows, sporting events, banquets and dances are only a few reasons for visiting Hulman Center. The arena is home court for the Indiana State University Sycamores basketball teams, Broadway plays, and nationally known performes. Seating capacity in the arena ranges from 2,600 to 11,000 with the event dictating the configuration.
Joe’s Airboats “Cruisin’ The Bash”
Explore the Wabash River from a new angle. Learn the river’s history and its influence on Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley. Two 10-passenger boats: Freedom & Independence. Hearing protection and lifevests provided. 1/2 hour rides $15 per adult, $10 children 12 yrs and under, no reservations needed. 1 hour island trip available every Sat. & Sun. at 10:30 a.m. $25 per seat, reservations needed. Open Wednesday Noon- 5 p.m. and Thursday- thru Saturday Noon until dusk.
Kleptz Antique Auto Museum
50 Cars from 1902 on up.Kleptz Antiques also includes a 1902 clear plastic car, a 1963 Chrysler Turbine, and a 1932 Duesenberg with a jetkins body. Come see more at Kleptz Antique Auto Mall50 Cars from 1902 on up.Kleptz Antiques also includes a 1902 clear plastic car, a 1963 Chrysler Turbine, and a 1932 Duesenberg with a jetkins body. Come see more at Kleptz Antique Auto Mall
LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course
World class cross country course. Home of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Championships.
Mark’s Par Three Golf Course
Challenging 18 hole executive type course with 5 par 4′s. No tee times necessary. 1/2 mile north of Highway 40 at Glenn Stoplight. $7.00 – $21.00
National Road Heritage Trail – Terre Haute
Most of this trail follows the former Terre Haute, Brazil & Eastern (also Vandalia) RR, an abandoned east-west line which connected to Indianapolis. The Twigg rest area serves as an historically remarkable trailhead. The trail continues as a bike lane west of 13th Street, then picks up as an interesting urban pathway along 4th Street [...]
Native American Museum
Explore the culture of people that first inhabited the United States. Enjoy exhibits, culture, education, heirloom & wildflower gardens. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Closed Sundays, Mondays, Election days and holidays
Oakley Observatory
Rose-Hulman Institute
Located at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(812) 877-8127
Paul Dresser Memorial Birthplace
First Street & Dresser Drive (812) 235-9717 This pre-Civil War home of Paul Dresser was relocated to Fairbanks Park. Dresser, who wrote Indiana’s state song, “On the Banks of the Wabash” was the brother of author Theodore Dreiser. Open limited hours during the summer. Groups by appointment. Free admission. Map It
Prairie Creek Park
Park has available: Semi-modern sites all with electric and water nearby. Dump station available.
Providence Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Sisters of Providence C/O Providence Welcome Center 1 Sisters of Providence St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Contact phone number for tours 812-535-2952 for rental of facilities 812-535-2946 (812) 535-4531 http://www.provcenter.org The welcome center for the Sisters of Providence. Features include dining services, the Sisters of Providence Heritage Museum and gift shop. It is also home of the [...]
Rose-Hulman Permanent Art Collection/The Seamon Salon
Located in Hatfield Hall, Collection of Vigo County’s own D. Omer “Salty” Seamon, Hadley Pottery and 19th Century British watercolors. Weekdays 8am-5pm.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Art Gallery
The gallery hosts a plethora of local and out of state artists exhibitions, student senior thesis shows, and faculty presentations. Noon-4 pm Tues-Fri
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Sheldon Swope Art Museum
Renovated in 2003, the museum is located in a historic 1901 Italian Renaissance Revival building, and features works from late 19th and early 20th centuries. Collection highlights include works by American artists Edward Hopper, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Andy Warhol, and Robert Motherwell. Closed Sun-Mon & national holidays
Sheldon Swope Art Museum
Renovated in 2003, the museum is located in a historic 1901 Italian Renaissance Revival building, and features works from late 19th and early 20th centuries. Collection highlights include works by American artists Edward Hopper, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Andy Warhol, and Robert Motherwell. Closed Sun-Mon & national holidays
Sheridan Park
26th and Beech Streets
(812) 232-2727
Showplace 12 Theater
3153 S. 3rd Place (812) 232-6474 Map It
Sisters of Providence – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
In October 2006, Pope Benedict XVI canonized the foundress of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, Mother Theodore Guerin, as the eighth Catholic saint from the United States. You’re invited to make a pilgrimage to the serene campus, where you can learn more about her, visit her shrine and walk the beautiful grounds
Sporting Clays
Open Wednesday-Sunday 10 am-6p.m
Sweet Harmony Women’s Barbershop Chorus
An elite singing group comprised of women of all ages and singing experience. New members welcome every Monday at 7 pm.
Terre Haute Action Track T.H.A.T.
The Terre Haute Action Track is a 1/2 mile oval dirt track featuring sprints, modifieds, midgets, late models, ad super stock race cars. The price range is from $10 – $20
Terre Haute Bowling Center
Terre Haute Bowling Center is a beautiful 40 lanes center that has been family owned and operated since 1976. With state of the art technology and a professional, attentive staff, Terre Haute Bowling Center Name delivers the best bowling experience around. Hours of Operation Monday through Thursday | 9am – 11pm Friday 9am – midnight Saturday 10am – midnight Sunday | 10am [...]
Terre Haute Children’s Choir
(812) 299-0725
www.thchildrenschoir.org
Terre Haute Children’s Museum
727 Wabash Ave. (812) 235-5548 Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission General Admission: $7 Children Under 2: Free Groups of 15 [...]
Terre Haute Community Band
Band comprised of approximately 60 Wabash Valley area amateur and professional musicians. Perform a series of free concerts in the city’s parks throughout the summer.
Terre Haute Masterworks Chorale
Two concerts are presented in December and April. Rehearsals are held at 7 pm Mondays in the ISU Center for Performing and Fine Arts at 7th & Chestnut Streets.
Terre Haute Skateworld
Open daily to promote a family-friendly environment that everyone can enjoy.
Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra
25 North Sixth Street (812) 242-8476 http://www.thso.org Has provided excellent performances of symphonic music for the Wabash Valley since 1926. Map It
The Halcyon Contemporary Art Gallery
7th & Ohio adjacent to Swope Art Museum 812-241-3177 or 812-841-2884 Featuring local artists from Terre Haute, and two residential artists working right in the gallery, Free admission, Hrs Tues-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat Noon-5 pm Map It
The Hippodrome Theater/Scottish Rite Temple
America’s oldest standing vaudeville theatre, the Hippodrome serves as the Scottish Rite Temple since 1955. The German Renaissance Revival-style building was designed by John Eberson.
The Landing at Fort Harrison
“It’s Not just Golf… It’s a Golf Experience”. The newly rejuvenated and well manicured golf course is a challenging Par 4 with 6300 yards of total play. There is an added benefit to our golfers, we have a golf lounge directly accessible from the golf course. Golf Course and Pro Shop
Titzer Art Studios & The Back Gallery
Established in downtown Terre Haute 1996,in 2004. The Titzers have produced work found in many homes/public locations, including “Wheels”, a 4-piece sculpture mounted in the facade of the Michael Simmons Student Activity Center on ISU campus, and “Culvature”, a sculpture currently on loan to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The Studio gallery offers the work, in lampworked bead jewelry, sculpture & decorative metals, of artist/owners Karen and Patrick Titzer, as well as many other artists and craftpersons. Additionally, the Studio is also proud to present The Back Gallery, an exhibition space devoted to the presentation of Fine Art and Craft. Open weekly, please call for current hours, extended holiday hours, as well as other information.
University Art Gallery
Host to an outstanding schedule of exhibitions and events featuring modern and contemporary art. The gallery is dedicated to education and exposing the community to a broad range within visual art. Hrs: Mon-Fri 11am-4 pm; Thurs 11am-8 pm.
Vigo Bowl of Terre Haute
Vigo Bowl in Terre Haute, Indiana offers great fun for all ages! If you are looking for an afternoon or evening of entertainment, come on over and knock some pins down at our center. We offer league bowling, open bowling, tournaments and birthday parties. Our center has recently been updated and features 34 genuine wood lanes. [...]
Vigo County Historical Museum
Built in 1868 as the home of William H. Sage. Exhibits include Victorian Room settings, a Military Room, Country Store, 1900′s Pharmacy, Toy Shop, and School Room. A Coca-Cola Corridor commemorates Terre Haute as the birthplace of the famous contour Coke bottle. Hrs. Tues-Sun 1-4 pm;closed January. Free admission.
Vigo County Historical Society
The Vigo County Historical Society http://visions.indstate.edu/visions/partners/vchs.html
Vigo County Public Library
1 Library Square 7th and Poplar Streets (812) 232-1113 The library contributes to and participates in local, regional, state and national library networks facilitating computerized bibliographic exchange, interlibrary loan, and other resource sharing initiatives. Map It
Vigo County Veterans Memorial Plaza
Third & Ohio Street
Lawn of the Vigo County Courthouse
1888 French – new baroque style Courthouse
Voorhees Park
Voorhees and Indiana 63
(812) 232-2727
Wabash Valley Fairgrounds
3901 US Hwy 41 S.
(812) 232- 9627
Wabash Valley Family Sports Center Inc.
Several cross-country meets are hosted here at the Lavern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course. The 2007 schedule includes the IHSAA state meet, the NCAA National Championship and several other collegiate meets.
Wabash Valley Railroaders Museum
A tribute to the men and women who work or worked for the railroads of the Wabash Valley. One of the features is an 1880′s vintage Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad Depot.
Wabash Valley Tennis Club
Serving up indoor tennis from September to May Play tennis in a climate controlled lighted environment – even in December! Programs include: lessons, leagues, clinics, open and permanent court time, cardio tennis, and special events. Become a full-time tennis player at the WVTC.
Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area
The Wabashiki current site encompasses 2,400 acres along the west bank of the Wabash River between Terre Haute and West Terre Haute. Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area PO Box 47 West Terre Haute, In 47885 812-268-5640 http://www.in.gov/portal/news_events/56324.htm http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/6188.htm
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (812) 535-3131 ext. 525 http://www.whiteviolet.org Located at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, the Center offers environmental education programs for children. Adult tours are also available. Features include a herd of alpacas,orchards full of fruit trees, and 350 acres of state-certified organic farmland. They also offer a farmers market, open to the public, every Wednesday afternoon, May [...]
William S. Rea Park Golf Course
18 hole course great for golfers of all levels. Light rolling terrain makes it an enjoyable walking course, however carts are available. Sharpen your skills at the driving range, visit the Hall of Fame Room, snack bar, and pro shop while at Rea Park.
X-Treme Lazer Tag
Challenge your friends! 7,000 sq ft multi-level arena. Visit the snack bar or arcade area. Private and corporate parties also available. Strap on a vest and come play!
The Downtown Terre Haute Farmer’s Market is growing up, and is becoming its own entity. Originally founded as a project of Downtown Terre Haute, Inc., now the market will be run by the growers themselves. You can expect the high quality, local emphasis that has supported our growth to continue. Spring brings strawberries, rhubarb, lettuces, [...]
2013 Major Golf events at Rea Park/Hulman Links Golf Courses June 15-16 Two Man Team Event at (Rea Park/Hulman Links both) June 29-30 Hall of Fame Cup at Hulman Links July 4 Firecracker Open at Hulman Links July 13-14,20-21 City Championship (Rea Park/Hulman Links both) August 3-4 Hulman Links Club Championship (Hulman Links) August 17-18 [...]
Sunday, April 28 “Sumar Classic” USAC Silver Crown Series and UMP Modifieds Presented by First Financial Bank Wednesday, May 15 Sonoco Race of Champions—UMP Late Models & Modifieds Wednesday, May 22 “Tony Hulman Classic” USAC Sprint Cars & UMP Modifieds Tuesday, July 2 “NASCAR Night” MSCS Sprint Cars & UMP Modifieds Wednesday, July 10 UMP [...]
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