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 Sat . of the month , May-September , for Summer in the Village . Tours available by appointment . 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 .
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 ., Tues . and Fri . ( if clear ). Free admission .
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 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 Thurs . 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 ,” was the brother of author Theodore Dreiser . Open limited hours during the summer . Call the office . Groups may visit by appointment . Free admission .
PROVIDENCE SPIRITUALITY & CONFERENCE CENTER 1 Sisters of Providence St Mary-of-the-Woods , IN 47876 ( 812 ) 535-3131 or 800-860-1840 The Sisters of Providence invite you to visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods , now listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Visit the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and learn her amazing story . Explore our wooded grounds and amazing architecture on a selfguided or guided tour . Enjoy nature and see our eco-friendly alpacas . Open daily . Bus groups welcome .
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 .
TERRE HAUTE FARMERS MARKET www . terrehautefarmersmarket . com Terre Haute Farmers Market takes place each Sat ., 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 Sat . of each month from November- May , 9 a . m . to 1 p . m . inside the Meadows Shopping Center .
VIGO COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PLAZA Located on the lawn of the Vigo County Courthouse between Ohio and Cherry streets , the French-New Baroque structure
was completed in 1888 and houses many of the daily operations of the county . In addition to the beautiful architecture of the courthouse , one can visit the new Veterans Memorial Plaza . The Plaza includes monuments to World War I , World War II and Korea . Flagpoles fly the flags of all four military branches .
WHITE VIOLET CENTER FOR ECO-JUSTICE Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods ( 812 ) 535-2930 White Violet Center for Eco-Justice , a ministry of the Sisters of Providence , teaches , cares and inspires for all creation . Visit the center to shop the Farm Store for fresh organic produce grown at St . Maryof-the-Woods and other locally produced products ; see alpacas and chickens ; learn more about organic agriculture and sustainable living ; or study insects , bird habitats and small animals . Open 8:30 a . m . to 4:30 p . m ., Mon . through Fri . or by special arrangement
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