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City in Indiana, United States
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Terre Haute is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in west-central Indiana, about 180 mi (300 km) south of Chicago and 1 hour southwest of Indianapolis. Terre Haute is one of the largest cities in the Wabash Valley and is known as the "Queen City of the Wabash". The city is home to several higher education institutions, including Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
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Eugene V. Debs Museum
This was the house of the late 19th- to early 20th-century leader of the Socialist Party of America. Each room is filled with Eugene V. Debs artifacts up to the third floor, where the ceiling is completely covered in a beautiful mural painted by John Laska. The house really gives you an idea of the time period. Call ahead if you would like to arrange a tour at a different time.
A small but good art museum in downtown Terre Haute that features art primarily from the twentieth century. The museum also houses plenty of Hoosier artists, and hosts traveling collections as well.
The Sisters of Providence, founded by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in 1840, welcome tourists and pilgrims to their grounds to see the shrines, scenery, historic architecture, eco-justice center and alpaca herd.
Impressive children's museum for a smaller town. Hands-on exhibits, lots of different activities, and a gift shop.
You can have fun at a little skate park.
Horticulture and park grounds outside with the Spirit of Terre Haute Minitature Train.
Nature trails and deer, turtles woodchuck on display, with Phoebe the cat overseeing things. Adjacent at museum find some exhibits on indigenous people of the area.
Moggers
M. Moggers (or "Moggers," as it is called by the locals) is a turn-of-the-century brewery converted for use as a restaurant. The food here is generally standard fare that one would see in a typical American bar/restaurant, but tastes very good, especially with one of the 170 beers kept on the premises. The ambience, especially in the bar area, is very different from other restaurants in the city, and this is one that should be on any travelers' itinerary.
Chef-owned steakhouse with an upscale-casual vibe presents high-end American fare & wine classes. Specials change daily and many of their dishes use local fruits, vegetables and meats. On the pricey side, but unparalleled in Terre Haute.
An authentic kosher deli known for its fresh-baked bagels and deli sandwiches.
This odd little place has amazing, fresh-made donuts. A must for breakfast one day on your visit to Terre Haute. Make sure to get napkins.
Across the street from Community Theatre. Open for lunch Monday through Saturday. A quirky little place with no sign. If the outside light is on, it's open. No menu! He will ask you what you want based on the ingredients on hand and then fix something. Definitely not fast food!
Nicely redecorated former IHOP building, turned authentic Indian cuisine. Expect to pay $10-$15 for an entree that will feed two. Lots of chicken and lamb dishes, and several kinds of flatbread.
Top-class sushi, Japanese food and cocktails in a modern, aesthetic atmosphere. One of the best restaurants in Central Indiana and maybe even the U.S.chowhound.chow.com/topics/124711
Hibachi grill with sushi and raw oysters.
A fantastic locally-owned pizza place, that delivers within small distances from their stores. They feature the "747," an enormous pizza suitable for feeding at least 4 people. Definitely one of the better pizza places in Terre Haute.
Thin-crust pizza by the slice or pie, plus salads and subs.
This hip and a little funky coffee shop is a local hangout for everyone from young to old. Local artists have work on display. The 24/7/365 drive thru is awesome. Oh yeah, free wi-fi.
Moggers features about 170 beers from around the world, mostly bottled. This is an excellent place to go for good beer.
Italian food and cocktails.
A great little pub located just east of downtown, this bar features many different kinds of beer and wine, but no liquor. The beer lineup is constantly changing, though you will always be able to find a pint of Guinness on tap.
A great place to go to hear music, primarily rock and blues from local and regional bands.
Near Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Offering free hot breakfast, free WiFi and free parking.
formerly Honey Creek Mall
The main shopping center for the city, Haute City Center houses a number of fairly standard mall stores covering a wide swath of shopping choices. It also features a T.G.I. Friday's.
Gift shop with religious books and goods, fair-trade merchandise and one-of-a-kind gifts on the beautiful, peaceful grounds of the Sisters of Providence.
By car
S.S. 40 (also known as Wabash Avenue) as the road which separates the north and south parts of the city.S. 40 splits near the central business district.
By bus
Greyhound provides service to Terre Haute, with daily buses departing from Indianapolis and St. Louis.
By car
The general speed limit on the streets is 30 miles per hour (48 km/h). Wabash Avenue and Third Street have a slightly higher speed limit.
By public transit
Terre Haute is served by a public bus system, which runs Monday through Saturday from 6AM to 6PM. Routes run throughout the city, including several shopping centers.
By taxi
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