Campgrounds have reopened just in time for the beginning of summer! Families can start packing their supplies and gear to escape from everyday life and surround themselves in nature. Don’t forget to pack an “entertainment kit” including binoculars, flashlights for nighttime tag and blankets for stargazing, matches for the bonfire, weenie roasting sticks and balloons …
A tribute to the local tourism assets and memories made in our county. Enjoy!
The weather is warming up and now is a great time enjoy the great outdoors. Hike, Bike, Run or Walk Fox Ridge Nature Park and Ouabache Trails both feature miles of marked trails in a natural setting. The walking path and loop around Gregg Park is another popular option. Cycling is permitted around the …
With the current Restaurant and Bar Closure due to COVID-19, many of our local restaurants are finding new ways to continue serving their customers. We’ve put together a list of local restaurants that are open and how you can support them! Arby’s – Drive-Thru / 812-886-6151 Bill Bobe’s Pizzeria (6th Street) – Delivery, Carry-Out / …
Staying at home might not be the most ideal situation for some people, but we’re choosing to focus on all the positive things you can do while you’re home during the COVID-19 pandemic! Check out this list of 10 things you can do while staying home! Color or doodle If you’re currently working from home, …
Help us welcome the month of March with some great events in Knox County! Get out and experience a day of free musical entertainment at the Annual “Old Post Bluegrass Jam” on Sunday, March 1 at the Jefferson Union Student Center located at 1379 N. Chestnut Street on the Vincennes University campus. The doors open …
These cooler temperatures don’t seem to be going anywhere, and that means it’s a good time to warm up with some good old fashioned comfort food. Knox County has many options for comfort food. Dogwood BBQ – offers smoked pork and chicken as well as an Amish style food buffet. Graze 1885 – various hearty …
In honor of President’s Day, we’ve put together a list of different Presidents that have visited Knox County. William Henry Harrison was governor of the Indiana Territory and later the 9th U.S. President. His home, Grouseland, remains open to the public in Vincennes. It’s said that President Abraham Lincoln stayed in two different homes in Vincennes around …
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we know how stressful it can be to plan the perfect date or choose the perfect gift for that special someone. Worry no more! Vincennes/Knox County has everything you need to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember. Gift Ideas Treat your significant other to some delicious, …
A huge part of any travel experience is getting to know local traditions, history and culture. Lucky for you, one can get in touch with all three aspects of these just by eating. We’ve compiled a list of some well-known local restaurants that are sure to make you feel like a native Knox County resident during your time with …
of Vincennes and Knox County with a glimpse of history at every turn.
