Terre Haute, meaning high land, was named by the French. Area parks offer many recreational opportunities including hiking, nature and cross-country ski trails, and fishing. The Farrington Grove Historical District, occupying an 80-square block, features more than 800 historic buildings.
The Children's Science and Technology Museum is located in Terre Haute. This wonderful facility makes for a great family outing. Inside visitors will find an array of interactive displays that will thrill and educate at the same time. The Children's Science and Technology Museum is a popular attraction in Terre Haute, seeing over 15,000 visitors annually.
The Eugene V Debs Home is located in Terre Haute. The late 19th Century home of this famous man is wonderfully restored to resemble the way it was originally intended. Visitors are treated to an intimate look at the way Eugene V Debs home used to look. The home is a National Historic Landmark and an official historic site of the State of Indiana.
The Swope Art Museum is located in Terre Haute and is a good stop for those interested in the arts. The museum has an impressive permanent collection of 19th and 20th Century American art and features local, national, and international traveling exhibits in its gallery spaces. The Swope Art Museum also conducts an education program for young artists.
Address: Swope Art Museum, 25 South Seventh Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807-3604, United States
Phone: 1 (812) 238-1676, Fax: 1 (812) 238-1677
The Howard Steamboat Museum is located in Jeffersonville. The museum is housed in a beautifully restored home built at the turn of the 19th Century. The house features period pieces and is decorated in the fashions of the 19th Century. Of particular note are the grand staircase and the stained glass windows.
Address: Vigo County Historical Museum, 1411 South Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN 47802-1114, United States
Phone: 1 (812) 235-9717, Fax: 1 (812) 235-4998
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