Terre Haute Travel Guide

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Nestled in the heart of Indiana, Terre Haute is a vibrant city that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Known as the "Crossroads of America," this charming destination is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic American experience.

History buffs will be captivated by the rich heritage that Terre Haute has to offer. Explore the Candles Holocaust Museum and Education Center, which pays tribute to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. Step back in time at the Clabber Girl Museum, where you can learn about the history of baking powder and its impact on the city's growth. For a taste of local history, visit the Vigo County Historical Museum, housed in a beautiful 19th-century mansion.

Nature lovers will not be disappointed in Terre Haute. Spend a day exploring the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area, where you can hike along scenic trails and observe a variety of bird species. Take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Deming Park, which features picturesque landscapes, playgrounds, and picnic areas. For a more immersive outdoor experience, head to the nearby Fowler Park and Pioneer Village, where you can step back in time and explore historic buildings and artifacts.

Art enthusiasts will find plenty to admire in Terre Haute. The Swope Art Museum houses an impressive collection of American art, including works by renowned artists such as Grant Wood and Edward Hopper. The Turman Art Gallery, located on the campus of Indiana State University, showcases the talents of local and regional artists. Don't miss the chance to catch a performance at the Indiana Theatre, a beautifully restored historic venue that hosts a variety of concerts, plays, and other cultural events.

When it comes to dining, Terre Haute offers a diverse culinary scene. Indulge in classic American comfort food at one of the city's many diners, or savor international flavors at one of the local ethnic restaurants. For a unique dining experience, head to The Copper Bar, a trendy gastropub that offers a fusion of American and international cuisine, accompanied by a wide selection of craft beers.

Alternative names: Population: 60.8 thous.Area: 35.27 mi²Elevation: 499 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°27'55"N, 87°24'21"W

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Terre Haute Top Attractions

Terre Haute Attractions - What to See and Explore

Terre Haute offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Memorial Stadium, Highland Lawn Cemetery, Vigo County Courthouse, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Universities and schools • Arenas and stadiums • Monuments and statues
Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium is the current home of the Indiana State Sycamores football and soccer section in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. The stadium was renovated between 1967 and 1969; it was built to host professional minor league baseball; the Indiana State football team began playing there in 1949.
Cemetery
Highland Lawn Cemetery
Highland Lawn Cemetery is a city-owned rural cemetery in Terre Haute, Indiana. Opened in 1884, the cemetery includes 139 acres. The cemetery features a Richardsonian Romanesque chapel built by architect Jesse A. Vrydaugh in 1893 for a cost of $10,000. In the 1980s, the chapel underwent renovation which was completed in March 1988.
Tower
Vigo County Courthouse
The Vigo County Courthouse is a courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana. The seat of government for Vigo County, the courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Universities and schools
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a private Roman Catholic liberal arts college in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Originally a college exclusively for women, it is now coeducational.
Museum • Modern art museum • Art museum
Swope Art Museum
The Sheldon Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States, was originally funded by a bequest from Michael Sheldon Swope, a Civil War veteran and jeweler who lived in Terre Haute much of his adult life.
Museum • Specialty museum • History museum
Eugene V. Debs Home
The Eugene V. Debs House, on the campus of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana, was a home of union leader Eugene V. Debs. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966. The museum is maintained by the Eugene V. Debs Foundation, a non-profit educational foundation.
Museum • Park
Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are an apostolic congregation of Catholic women founded by Saint Theodora Guerin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, in 1840.
Museum • History museum
Paul Dresser Birthplace
The Paul Dresser Birthplace is located in Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, at the corner of First and Farrington Streets.
Park • Playground
Collett Park
Collett Park is a public park in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, United States. The park was established in 1883 on a parcel of land donated to the city of Terre Haute by Josephus Collett, a railroad magnate and philanthropist.
Architecture • Historical place • Theater
Indiana Theatre
The Indiana Theatre is a historic theater in Terre Haute, Indiana. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1997 and is located in the Wabash Avenue-East Historic District. It opened on January 28, 1922. The theatre was built by Terre Haute resident T. W. Barhydt and was designed by John Eberson.
Library • Downtown Terre Haute
Vigo County Public Library
The Vigo County Public Library serves residents of Terre Haute and Vigo County, Indiana. A tax-payer funded public library, it has been in operation since 1882, when the existing library was purchased by local school trustees from the Terre Haute Library Association.
Church
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a church in Terre Haute, Indiana. The church is named for Richard Allen, who founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia in 1787. The congregation in Terre Haute began meeting in 1837 in a small white church in town.
Historical place • Architecture
Terre Haute Masonic Temple
The Terre Haute Masonic Temple in Terre Haute, Indiana is a Classical Revival-style Masonic building that ground was broken for in 1915, cornerstone was laid in 1916, and opened in 1917.
Archaeological site • Greek Revival architecture
Markle House and Mill Site
Markle House and Mill Site is a historic home and site of Markle's Mill located in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. The house was built in 1848, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style painted brick dwelling with Italianate style influences.
Concerts and shows • Theater
Hippodrome Theatre
The Hippodrome Theatre or Wabash Theatre is a historic theater in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA. Theater manager Theodore W. Barhydt decided to build a theater in the area and enlisted the help of noted theater architect John Eberson to design the building.
39°29'10"N • 87°23'48"W
Wabash Valley Railroad Museum
Museum • History museum • Specialty museum
Observatories and planetariums • Rose Hulman
Oakley Observatory
Oakley Observatory or Rose–Hulman Observatory is an astronomical observatory operated by Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States.
39°29'20"N • 87°19'22"W
Hawthorn Park
Body of water • Park • Hiking trail
39°27'45"N • 87°25'25"W
Taylorville
Taylorville, also known as Taylorsville or Dresser, is an unincorporated community in eastern Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.

Things to See and Do in Terre Haute by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Terre Haute.

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Memorial Stadium
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Universities and schoolsArenas and stadiumsMonuments and statuesMemorial Stadium
Hawthorn Park
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Body of waterParkHiking trail
Hulman Center
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BasketballLoungeSport venue
Terre Haute Action Track
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Museum

Swope Art Museum
Terre Haute
MuseumModern art museumArt museumDowntown Terre Haute
Eugene V. Debs Home
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MuseumSpecialty museumHistory museum
Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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MuseumPark
Paul Dresser Birthplace
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MuseumHistory museum
Wabash Valley Railroad Museum
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MuseumHistory museumSpecialty museumTwelve Points

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Universities and schools

Memorial Stadium
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Universities and schoolsArenas and stadiumsMonuments and statuesMemorial Stadium
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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Universities and schools
Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology
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Universities and schoolsRose Hulman
Indiana State University
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History museum

Eugene V. Debs Home
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MuseumSpecialty museumHistory museum
Paul Dresser Birthplace
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MuseumHistory museum
Wabash Valley Railroad Museum
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MuseumHistory museumSpecialty museumTwelve Points
Sage-Robinson-Nagel House
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MuseumHistory museumFarrington's Grove
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center
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MuseumHistory museumDowntown Terre Haute

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Day trips

Terre Haute – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Terre Haute, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek (McCormick's Creek State Park), Bridgeton Covered Bridge (Rockville), CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum (McCormick's Creek State Park).

39 milesE
Bridge
Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek, McCormick's Creek State Park
Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek is a historic arch bridge located at McCormick's Creek State Park in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana.
18 milesNE
Bridge
Bridgeton Covered Bridge, Rockville
The first Bridgeton covered bridge was a double-span Burr Arch bridge built in 1868 by a crew led by J. J. Daniels. It was closed to traffic in 1967. It was built to replace two prior open wooden bridges that had fallen in. After its destruction by fire, it was replaced in 2006 by a reproduction.
38 milesE
Museum
CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum, McCormick's Creek State Park
CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum is a historic building located at McCormick's Creek State Park in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana.
32 milesE
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Cataract Falls, Cloverdale
Cataract Falls is a waterfall located in northern Owen County in the west central part of the U.S. state of Indiana. The largest waterfall by volume in the state, it is part of the Lieber State Recreation Area.
31 milesN
Bridge
Cox Ford Covered Bridge, Turkey Run State Park
The Cox Ford Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that crosses Sugar Creek along the western edge of Turkey Run State Park, in Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

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Best Time To Visit Terre Haute

Learn when is the best time to travel to Terre Haute weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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May is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and July.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in May and July.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Terre Haute?

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What is the best time to visit Terre Haute?

May is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and July. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.