Dobbs Park Nature Center 5170 E Poplar Street Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 877-1095 Visitors can consult a naturalist , observe wildlife or take a hike in this park ’ s 105-acre wooded setting . Wander through the natural beauty of our butterfly gardens . Educational programs are offered throughout the year . Open 9 a . m . to 5 p . m ., Monday through Friday , 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . Saturday , closed on Sunday , and all major holidays . Free admission .
Griffin Bike Park- Open Year Round- 10700 Bono Road Terre Haute , IN 47802 ( 812 ) 462-3392 www . griffinbikepark . com This is a project of the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department and the Griffin Family endorsed by the Indiana ’ s governor ’ s office as an official Indiana Bicentennial Legacy project — is named after Dale Griffin , a U . S . Army soldier killed in Afghanistan in October 2009 . The design and development of the Griffin Bike Park is guided by these core values of Freedom- Celebrate the freedoms that our Fallen Soldiers have given their lives to protect . Family- Inspire our families to explore the outdoors and engage in positive , healthy activities . Friendship- Create experiences and opportunities to establish and strengthen friendships . Community- Promote healthy active recreational lifestyles that can benefit all members of the community .
Terre Haute Farmers Market www . terrehautefarmersmarket . com Terre Haute Farmers Market takes place each Saturday , from May 11 to October 5 at Meadows Shopping Center located at 2800 Poplar Street from 8 a . m . to noon . The market features locally grown and crafted products ranging from vegetables , meats and cheeses , to breads , soups , honey , and select handmade items . Visit our winter market the first Saturday of each month from November-May , 9 a . m . to 1 p . m . inside the Meadows Shopping Center .
Farrington Grove Historic Residential District Tour Poplar Street to Hulman Street and Fourth Street to Seventh Street Farrington ’ s Grove , a 19th-century neighborhood with about 800 homes and other buildings , is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Architectural styles include Classical Greek Revival , Queen Anne , Romanesque , Italian Renaissance and Victorian . Tour pamphlets are available at the Vigo County Historical Museum or Vigo County Public Library .
Fowler Park - Pioneer Village 3000 E Oregon Church Road Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 462-3392 Step into the past at this 19th-century village , complete with 20 structures . They include homes , shops , a barn , church and a grist mill . During the park ’ s annual Pioneer Days , visitors can watch costumed pioneers demonstrate the crafts of the era - wool spinning , rail splitting , candle making , carpentry , soap making and more . Open third Saturday of the month , May- September , for Summer in the Village . Tours available by appointment . Free admission .
Ruble Park 411 E . Dallas Drive Terre Haute , IN Located just west of Ivy Tech Community College in Terre Haute , is the newest addition to the Vigo County parks system and features more than 800 acres of natural trails . Ivy Tech Community college will serve as the trailhead and main entrance to Ruble Park .
Hook Astronomical Observatory Sixth and Chestnut streets Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 237-3186 The public is invited to check out the stars and planets , when it is clear , from the Indiana State University Hook Observatory . To reach the observatory , enter the front door of the Science Building and climb the stairs to the roof . The Science Building is just east of Hulman Memorial Student Union . Open 8 to 10 p . m ., Tuesday and Friday ( if clear ). Free admission .
Indiana Theatre CLOSED 683 Ohio Street Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 232-8076 This Terre Haute landmark , which opened in 1922 , occupies a special place in American theater design . The Theatre was built by T . W . Barhydt to be a lasting gift to the city . Throughout its rich history , the Theatre has hosted a wide range of events . Through restoration efforts which began in May 2013 , the Theatre ’ s heritage has been preserved and the Indiana has been reborn as a 1,600- seat , full-service event center .
National Road Heritage Trail West end : Fourth & Cherry , East end : Delmar & Betty Jones Trailhead at Chamberlain Road , South of U . S . Hwy 40 . ( 812 ) 232-2727 Walk , run , bike or roller-blade your way down the National Road Heritage Trail . A beautiful 36 mile stretch of paved trail makes this the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors . Jump on the trail at the Twigg
Swimming at Fowler Park
Rest Area on U . S . Hwy 40 at Hunt Road & Delmar Road & Betty Jones Trailhead .
Oakley Observatory Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 877-8127 This state-of-the-art facility with its eight telescopes and computer equipment gives astronomy fans of all ages insight into our solar system . Rose-Hulman students have discovered several asteroids over the last few years . The observatory is open from 7 p . m . to 9 p . m . each Thursday during the school year for local stargazers .
Paul Dresser Memorial Birthplace First Street and Dresser Drive Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 235-9717 This pre-Civil War home of Paul Dresser was relocated to Fairbanks Park on the banks of the Wabash from its original 318 S . Second St . location . Dresser , who wrote Indiana ’ s state song , “ On the Banks of the Wabash ,”
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