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Day Trippin' Guide

Family Fun Nearby

April 26, 2025


WELCOME to our 2025 Day Trippin' Guide!

Locations that are family-friendly and within an hour or two of Evansville.

Several locations have shared tickets to help us send one family on a great day trip!

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Many thanks to our Day Trippin' Guide sponsor--Prime Time Pub and Grill!  With three locations, 

two in Newburgh and a new location on the northside, 

you can enjoy great food either on your way out of town or on your way home!

Prime Time Pub And Grill is a family-friendly pub and grill. 

With over 30 years in the business, they serve some of the best American cuisine in town. 

You're sure to love the extensive menu which features our signature burgers, succulent prime rib, and award-winning Cheesy Mac.

Come sit down at our restaurant or carry out your meal. We offer FREE in-house delivery and curbside pickup, so place your order online.

Prime Time Pub And Grill

Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Water Park is Kentucky’s largest amusement and water park in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky. Spanning 67 acres, it offers family-friendly entertainment with over 70 rides and attractions – including one of the region's largest selections of children’s rides (King Louie’s Playland), five world-class roller coasters, and two giant wave pools. Learn more at www.kentuckykingdom.com




Cave Country Canoes is a family run business carrying on the tradition of outdoor recreation on the beautiful Blue River since 1983. We offer canoeing, kayaking and camping. Our summer season features many special events and live music April to October.

Cave Country Canoes

WESSELMAN WOODS provides environmental education and outdoor recreation experiences designed to awaken the senses and enrich the lives of area residents and visitors.

The mission of Wesselman Nature Society is to preserve and protect Wesselman Woods and Howell Wetlands for future generations through conservation, education, research, and to provide equal access to nature.

Wesselman Woods

 The Evansville Otters are excited to unveil the promotional night schedule for the 30th season of Otters baseball, featuring reimagined returning and brand-new promotions for the 2025 season.
 
Headlining the returning promotions are some fan favorites like Margaritaville Night (May 15), Salute to the Negro Leagues Night (June 19), Jurassic Ballpark (June 28), Star Wars (August 23) and many more.
 
2025 brings many new promotions to Bosse Field, including Date Night at the Ballpark (June 8), Otters Era Night (June 13), Evansville Sports History Night (June 18), Otters of Oz Night (August 6) and more.
 
Eight nights will feature player-worn jersey auctions this year. The Otters are continuing the use of DASH auctions this year, where fans can bid on these jerseys online throughout the game. Popular jersey auction nights like Jurassic Ballpark, Star Wars and Beerseys return in 2025 while jersey auctions will also be featured on new promotions like Flag Day and Christmas in July.

 

The Indianapolis Indians are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

They are located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and play their home games at beautiful Victory Field.

Indianapolis Indians