Trips & Tours - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois

Reitz Home Museum
224 S.E. First Street, Evansville, Indiana, 47713
812-426-187
http://reitzhome.evansville.net/
Evansville, Indiana's only Victorian House Museum is situated in the heart of the city's downtown Historic
Preservation District. A model of architectural splendor, the home features authentic period furniture, much of
it original, arranged as if the family were living there. The museum hosts special exhibits throughout the year,
as well special seasonal events.
USS LST 325 Memorial
840 LST Drive, Evansville, Indiana 47713
812-435-8678
http://www.lstmemorial.com/
The lone, operational LST (Landing Ship, Tank) in existence, LST 325 makes her home in Evansville.
Essential to WWII maneuvers such as D-Day, LST 325 is 328 feet long and weighs 1,625 tons. The LST 325
D-Day event features American and German WWII re-enactors.
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Howell Wetlands
1400 S. Tekoppel, Evansville Indiana 47719
812-499-2952
Howell Wetlands is managed by the Wesselman Nature Society and encompasses 23 acres. The most striking
feature of this wetland area is that despite its location in the middle of a city, it impressively showcases a
diversity of wetland habitats. These habitats include a marsh, a cypress slough, an oxbow channel, as well as
the surrounding prairie and bottomland hardwood forest. Programs and hikes are hosted throughout the year
Harmonie State Park
Indiana State Road 69, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
812-682-4821
Located on the banks of the Wabash River, Harmonie State Park is known as a nature trail lover’s paradise!
The camp offers 3,465 acres of pristine forest and ravines that are looped with hiking, biking and bridle trails.
An educational nature center offers seasonal programs throughout the year. A swimming pool, cabin and tent
campgrounds, picnic shelters, boat ramp, and fishing areas round out the recreational opportunities.
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
2421 Berment Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47720
812-435-6143
www.meskerparkzoo.com
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