1. It’s Pop, Not Soda
If your waitress asks you if you’d like some pop with that, she isn’t asking if you’d like to listen to some Britney Spears with your meal. She means Coke. She’s never heard of this “soda” you speak of.
2. Hoosiers Make Awesome German Food
Make sure to stop by Gerst Bavarian Haus when you get a chance. You might give up bacon for life once you get a load of their pork knuckles. Just kidding. Nobody ever gives up bacon!
3. Evansville Is A Playground For Spelunkers
There are a lot of hills in the area, and with hills come caves. There are tons of options around Evansville for the budding outdoor adventurist. Just make sure to take a guide. You don’t want to end up living out the plot from The Descent.
Or play it safe and take a tour of Marengo Cave, which is a U.S. National Natural Landmark and probably the most gorgeous underground cave you’ll ever see.
4. Evansville Might Be Short On Breweries, But Turoni’s Is The Best You’ll Ever Have
Turoni’s Main Street Brewery is one of only two breweries left in this little town. It makes perfect sense. Everyone knows that the best cure for a hangover is a slice of cheesy thin-crust pizza.
Order a Brewski Tray so you can sample their crafted custom beers.I guarantee you’ll be taking a growler home.
5. “A League of Their Own” Was Filmed Here
Scenes at Dottie and Kit’s farm, Willie’s Suds Bucket and Racine Bells Field were filmed in Evansville. Head down to Boose Field (the real life version of Racine Bells Field) and you’ll be able to say you were in the same space Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna once occupied. Goooo Peaches!
6. Evansvillians Like To Play Dress Up
It may not be the famous Comic Con, but Evansvillians know how to dress up in anime costumes too! Every year an influx of X-men characters and scantily clad Sailor Moons grace this fair city for the EvilleCon.
7. Nobody Sounds Like They’re From Indiana
Because Evansville is so close to the southern border, the accents can get a little muddled. You’ll probably hear words like “you’uns” and phrases like “cain’t never could.”
8. Evansville’s Downtown is Prettier Than Yours
Evansville is situated on the Ohio River. You’ll find downtown gets pretty crowded in the evenings as people stroll along the riverfront to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Indiana sunsets.
Fun fact: The Ohio River is two times wider than the Mississippi at their confluence.
9. The Shriners Took Over The Freedom Festival And It’s Better Than Ever
Shrinersfest (formerly the Freedom Festival) is an annual event in Evansville. Come check out all of the antique cars and bikes, a fireworks show and all the funnel cake you can eat! There’s also an air show, too.
10. Andrew Carnegie Built Three Libraries Here
One of them burned down, but there are still two left. Evansville is nothing if not well read. It’s also home to the oldest library in Indiana, Willard Library. There’s wonderful history on these streets.
11. Get Your Grub On With Some Alligator Stew
Every year Evansville is host to the West Side Nut Club Festival. Over 100,000 people line the streets to watch three different parades. Afterwards they hop to the food vendors to taste some alligator stew, brain sandwiches and chocolate covered grasshoppers. The food tastes better than it sounds, I promise.
12. Evansvillians Gotta Hug
Evansville is the proud owner of the International World War Peace Tree. They’re all secretly tree huggers at heart here.
13. E-ville Has Its Own University… With A Campus In The UK
It might not be the most famous Indiana university, but University of Evansville holds its own in academic standards, and it’s one of the most affordable higher ed institutions in the state.
Harlaxton College is a second home for UE students looking to study abroad, so if you think you’d like earn your degree in a Victorian manor house in the rolling English countryside, this is the place to be.
14. You’re Welcome For Blackjack
So, E-ville didn’t exactly invent blackjack. Someone over in Europe created it. Or Africa. Something like that. But it was first introduced to America here in this great city. Which means you have them to thank for millions of dollars in gambling debts. And maybe some winnings, too.
15. Santa’s Second Home Is Nearby. It’s Even Named After Him.
Santa Claus, Indiana is only an hour away. That’s home to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. This little theme park has rides for every major holiday. Plus, you can ride around town and take pictures with giant Santa statues in funny poses. The dainty cross-legged Santa in front of the museum is my favorite.
16. Evansville’s Criminals Are Funnier Than Yours
Buzzfeed named one of Evansville’s residents as one of the best mug shots of 2011. He drew a mask on his face with a marker and broke into a home with a samurai sword. Yes, a samurai sword.
17. Evansville Is The Pocket City, And Evansvilians Like It That Way
E-ville was left to its own devices before I-69 was recently added. It’s situated at the bottom corner of the state, which kind of puts it out of the way. That’s okay, though. They like being surrounded by country. It makes it great for anyone looking for that small town city feel.
18. Gambling’s As Good As Any Sport
E-ville is home to the first casino in Indiana. The Tropicana Evansville was built in 1995 and sits downtown on a riverboat. You’ll be too busy rolling in dough to care about getting seasick.
19. You Might Forget The Time Of Day
It’s Central Time, not Eastern, around these parts. This one gets confusing to the best of ‘em. Is most of Indiana on Eastern Standard Time? It sure is. Should E-ville be, too? Probably. But they do things their own way around here.
20. Evansvilians Love The Cardinals. The Team, Not The Birds
You might think that they’d be rooting for a team a little closer to home. You know, one in Indiana. Nope! They prefer to root for teams that actually win. Go Cardinals!
21. Evansville Might Be Close To Kentucky, But It Doesn’t Want To Be
You may have heard of a little area called Kentuckiana. Evansville is part of that. Mostly, it just means they share counties with the Bluegrass State. That doesn’t make them one of them. It doesn’t.
22. America’s Favorite Pastime Is Also Evansville’s
Bosse Field is home of the Otters! Take the fam out to see this independent league team for a weekend of fun. These games are thrilling to watch--there’s nothing like good ol’ hometown enthusiasm!
23. You Might Want To Consider Buying A Tractor
Your kid will learn to ride one, whether you want him to or not. Some of the local high schools even have a drive your tractor to work day. Bet they can’t say that in New York.
24. It’s A Good Place To Get Sick
Okay, nobody wants to get sick but, if you do, you’ll be in good hands in Evansville. Deaconess Health Care System has three hospitals serving the Evansville area, one of which specializes in health care for women and infants, and it’s the region’s largest employer.
This booming healthcare industry is drawing in new graduates like moths to a flame.
25. You’ll Be Chillin’ Like An Evansvillian
Because it’s cold. Very cold. For a goodportion of the year. The temperatures start to warm up sometime around April, but it’s the Midwest, which means there’s always a chance of snow into the middle of May. Bring a parka!
26. Evansvillians Are Innovators, Man
The schools in this little city were the first in the nation to have telephones. Evansville is ahead of the curve. At least when it comes to communication. 
