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26 Best and Fun Things To Do In Terre Haute, Indiana


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This is an excellent city to visit, as well as to live! It is ideal for people who are looking for some peace and quiet away from the bustle of big city living.

Terre Haute is extremely family-friendly, with attractions such as the Terre Haute Childrens Museum and Deming Park. The park has a child-friendly playground and a pool, making it perfect to spend an afternoon with the whole family.

There are also some more adult attractions, like the Terre Haute Brewing Company, where tourists can sit down for dinner and some craft brews. Some of the most popular ones include the Velvet Cream Milk Stout and the Wango Tango.

Read our list below to find the best and most fun things to do in Terre Haute, Indiana

The 26 Most Popular Things To Do In Terre Haute, Indiana

26. Markle House and Mill Site

3.5 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: 4900 Mill Dam Road at North Terre Haute IN

25. Indiana Track & Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 5353 E Margaret Dr Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 234 5555

Web Address:   https://sites.google.com/view/iatccchf/home

24. Vigo County Park & Recreation

4.5 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

Location: 155 Oak Street Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 462 3391

Web Address:   http://vigocounty.in.gov/department/

23. Ruble Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 9H6H+M2 Terre Haute IN

22. Highland Lawn Cemetery

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 4420 Wabash Ave Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 877 2531

Web Address:   http://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/cemetery/highland-lawn-cemetery-1

21. Native America Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

Location: 5170 Poplar Street Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 877 6007

Web Address:   http://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/city-parks/dobbs/NAM

20. Veterans Memorial Museum Of Terre Haute

4.9 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: 1129 Wabash Ave Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 208 1396

Web Address:   http://veteransmuseumofterrehaute.com/

19. Kenneth E. Smith Memorial Labyrinth

4.7 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: Terre Haute IN

Web Address:   https://atlasobscura.com/places/smith-memorial-labyrinth

18. Terre Haute Masonic Temple

4.9 ★★★★★ (30 reviews)

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Location: 224 N 8th Street Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 234 4039

17. Centennial Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (50 reviews)

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Location: National Road Heritage Trail (Terre Haute) Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 232 2727

Web Address:   http://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/parks-information/centennial-park.html

16. Wabash Valley Railroad Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (59 reviews)

Location: 1316 Plum Street Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 238 9958

Web Address:   http://wvrrm.org/

15. WaterTower Estates

4.7 ★★★★★ (118 reviews)

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Location: 525 W Springhill Dr Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 233 4390

Web Address:   http://watertowerestate.com/

14. Fairbanks Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (175 reviews)

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Location: 1100 Girl Scout Ln Terre Haute IN

13. Griffin Bike Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (187 reviews)

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Location: 10700 Bono Road Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 462 3392

Web Address:   https://griffinbikepark.com/

12. Maple Avenue Nature Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (360 reviews)

Location: 500 Maple Ave Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 201 6581

Web Address:   http://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/maple-avenue-nature-park.html

11. Bogey’s Family Fun Center

4.1 ★★★★☆ (499 reviews)

Location: 3601 Union Road Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 232 8700

Web Address:   http://bogeybear.net/

10. Collett Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (670 reviews)

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Location: 2414 N 7th Street Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 232 2727

Web Address:   http://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/parks-information/collett-park.html

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9. Dobbs Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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Location: 5170 Poplar Dr Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 232 2727

Web Address:   https://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/parks-information/dobbs-memorial-park.html

8. Eugene Debs Museum

4.9 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

Location: 451 N 8th Street Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 232 2163

Web Address:   https://debsfoundation.org/index.php/landing/visit-the-museum/

7. Vigo County Historical Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (100 reviews)

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Location: 929 Wabash Ave Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 235 9717

Web Address:   http://vchsmuseum.org/

6. Swope Art Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (152 reviews)

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Location: 25 S 7th Street Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 238 1676

Web Address:   http://swope.org/

5. Dobbs Park Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (262 reviews)

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Location: 5170 E Poplar Street Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 877 1095

Web Address:   http://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/city-parks/dobbs/NC

4. Candles Holocaust Museum and Education Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (274 reviews)

Location: 1532 S 3rd Street Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 234 7881

Web Address:   http://candlesholocaustmuseum.org/

3. Hawthorn Park- Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department

4.6 ★★★★★ (428 reviews)

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Location: 6067 E Old Maple Ave Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 462 3392

Web Address:   http://vigoparks.org/

2. Terre Haute Children’s Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (712 reviews)

Location: 727 Wabash Ave Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 235 5548

Web Address:   http://thchildrensmuseum.com/

1. Deming Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,619 reviews)

Location: 500 S Fruitridge Ave Terre Haute IN

Tel:  812 232 0147

Web Address:   http://terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/parks-information/deming-park.html

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Terre Haute, Indiana! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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