25% off (Sale price $43.98, Reg. Price $58.64) :: Hotel at a Glance: Howard Johnson Evansville EastWhen staying in Evansville, Howard Johnson Evansville East is conveniently located near shopping, dining, and family entertainment. Less than a 15-minute walk from the hotel, guests can peruse over 120 stores in Eastland Mall—everything from Macy’s and Dillard’s to Coach and Sephora. Just another short stroll away, Chuck E. Cheese can brighten the smiles of young ones, or those looking for a more relaxed dining experience can enjoy a cocktail and a sirloin at Longhorn Steakhouse. Daily breakfast is included for free during the stay. 15-minute drive to the Riverfront: Visitors can stroll along brick walkways featuring the Four Freedoms Monument overlooking the Ohio River. 20-minute drive to the zoo: Mesker Park Zoo’s AMAZONIA exhibit simulates the South-American rainforest, housing jungle wildlife.Evansville, Indiana: Arts and Culture Along the Ohio RiverEvansville lies along the banks of the Ohio River as it snakes its way along the Indiana-Kentucky border. You can admire the gently flowing water as you stroll the city’s riverfront walkway, located just west of downtown. This is also where you’ll find some of the best attractions in town, including the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science and the Tropicana Evansville Casino, which has a gaming floor is stocked with penny slots and more than 40 table games. A bit further down the river is the USS LST Ship Memorial. Take a tour of its decks and galleys that date back to WWII.From May to September, you can watch the Evansville Otters play at Bosse Field. The baseball team is part of the Frontier League, a popular independent league serving parts of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. If you’re visiting during summer, you should also check out Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden and Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, an old-growth forest crisscrossed with 6 miles of nature trails.
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