Mesker Amphitheatre, Evansville

#33 among attractions in Evansville

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Mesker Amphitheatre was a historic 8,500-seat amphitheater, located in Evansville, Indiana, United States. It contained 5,500 chair back seats before they were removed and 3,000 lawn seats and is located at Mesker Park, near the Mesker Park Zoo. ()

Opened: 1951 (73 years ago)Capacity: 8500Coordinates: 37°59'51"N, 87°36'24"W

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Mesker Amphitheatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ford Center, Bosse Field, Bally's Evansville, Alhambra Theatorium.

2.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Ford Center, Evansville
70 min walk • The Ford Center is a multi-use indoor arena in downtown Evansville, Indiana with a maximum seating capacity of 11,000. It officially opened in November 2011 and is mainly used for basketball, ice hockey, and music concerts.
2.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bosse Field, Evansville
63 min walk • Bosse Field is a classic piece of Americana nestled in the heart of Evansville, Indiana. As one of the nation's oldest ballparks, this stadium has been a hub of activity since its opening in 1915. It's not just a place for sports fans; history buffs and architecture...
2.4 miSE
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Bally's Evansville, Evansville
61 min walk • Bally's Evansville is a casino hotel and entertainment complex in downtown Evansville, Indiana, owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Bally's Corporation. Originally named Casino Aztar, it was opened by Aztar Corporation in 1995 as the state's first casino. The name was changed to Tropicana Evansville in 2013.
3.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Alhambra Theatorium, Evansville
85 min walk • Alhambra Theatorium is a historic movie theater in the Haynies Corner Arts District of Evansville, Indiana. It was designed by Frank J. Schlotter and opened on September 27, 1913, as a movie theater. The Alhambra was one of many influenced by the Alhambra Palace in Spain.
2.7 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Victory Theatre, Evansville
69 min walk • The Victory Theatre is a 1,950 seat venue in Evansville, Indiana. It is home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and also hosts local ballet and modern dance companies, theatre companies, and touring productions.
2.4 miE
Park, Trail
Garvin Park, Evansville
61 min walk • Garvin Park is a historic public park located in Evansville, Indiana, United States. It was planned and laid out in 1915 for the city of Evansville in a naturalistic landscape style.
1.8 miSE
Bridge
Ohio Street Bridge, Evansville
47 min walk • Ohio Street Bridge, also known as the Joan Marchand Overlook, is a historic Pratt through Truss bridge located at Evansville, Indiana. It was built in 1891 by the Pittsburgh Bridge Company and the sandstone abutments constructed by Eigenmann & Hoolerbach. It is a single span steel truss bridge and measures 198 feet long and 24 feet wide.
2.2 miSE
Library, Gothic Revival architecture
Willard Library, Evansville
57 min walk • The Willard Library is a private donation library incorporated in 1881 to serve the city of Evansville, Indiana, and to carry out the terms of a private trust. The Willard Library houses a trove of local archives and genealogical materials in addition to its collection of standard publications.
1.6 miSE
37°58'49"N • 87°35'17"W
Franklin Lanes, Evansville
40 min walk • Bridge
2.7 miSE
Shopping, Department store, Colonial revival architecture
Montgomery Ward Building, Evansville
69 min walk • The Montgomery Ward Building is a historic department store building at 517-19 Main Street in Downtown Evansville, Indiana. It has three stories and was completed in 1933 in the Georgian Revival style.
~1500 ftE
Scenic preserve for animals and plants
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, Evansville
8 min walk • The Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden is a zoo that opened in 1928 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. It is located in Mesker Park on Evansville's northwest side and is run by the City of Evansville.