Newburgh, Indiana is a darling riverfront town located in Warrick County in Southern Indiana. It’s set right alongside the Ohio River and is just minutes from Evansville. A recent soccer game took us down that direction so of course, we left early to explore the town! After all, it’s another Indiana County I had never visited before!
When visiting Newburgh, starting at the Newburgh Museum is a fantastic way to get a little bit of history of the town. We learned that it was founded in 1803 and it was the first town north of the Mason Dixie line captured by the South during the Civil War. The museum is small but very well done. In addition to some fascinating exhibits on Newburgh, they often have a special exhibit. The one we enjoyed was called “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” It was very interesting and the items on display were fun to check out. The museum is free but only open a few days a week, so check the website before you visit.
The museum is a short walk from downtown, and since it was a lovely day, heading there on foot seemed appropriate. Downtown Newburgh is so pretty. There are a few cool boutiques and shops as well as some antique stores and yummy looking restaurants. It’s easy to while away a few hours browsing the main streets.
The river itself is quite an attraction, so make sure to take time to walk down there and check it out. There are also some beautiful homes right on the water. Many are older and have been restored, but several are newer and full of glass windows. The historic buildings all have wonderful plaques out front so you can easily learn a little bit about the building’s history and purpose. We enjoyed reading as many as we could find.
Since we were near the water, seafood seemed like the appropriate choice for lunch. I pulled out my phone and hopped onto Yelp and found a promising choice called The Tin Fish. According to the address on Yelp it less than half a mile from where we were so we decided to walk it. Well, apparently they have recently moved because when we arrived there was no restaurant to be found! I pulled up Google Maps and typed the name in and discovered it was half a mile from our current location. Luckily the weather was perfect so we looked at it as an adventure and kept on walking.
Lunch was fantastic! The seafood was fresh and perfectly prepared. There was a wide variety of choices and even chicken fingers and burgers for the non-fish eaters. Remember we were heading to a soccer game? Well, because of that we had an extra kid with us and he ordered the chicken fingers. I don’t think either of my kids has ever ordered them, but we were sharing all the food because it was all so good, so we tried them, and they were hands down the best chicken fingers any of us have ever had! I guess you never know.
Sadly our time in Newburgh was coming to an end as soccer was calling. However, this was definitely a place I would stop again if we are back in the area. There is just something about a river town …
Newburgh Museum, 2 W. Main Street; (812) 853-5045
The Tin Fish, 707 State Street; (8120 490-7000
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I like places that have a mix of modern and traditional working with synergy. Speaks a lot to how we could be living our lives.
Agreed! And little towns like this really help you feel able to slow down.
I like that you can walk around and see great buildings. Walking along the water would be nice too.
It was such a pretty day to walk along the water – absolutely perfect weather.
I love that downtown area and the food looks amazing. I like the idea of using Yelp to look for restaurants. We also like to ask shop owners or locals where they like to eat.
We often ask locals too! This was such a cute downtown.
Looks like a great little town.
Definitely!
Looks like a fun place to visit for a bit or stop in while passing by. Seems to have a historic look/feel. I like that.
I was suprised at how much history – I really liked all the historic plaques sharing a bit about the various buildings.
What a cute little town! We’re from Michigan and this looks like a great weekend getaway!
Yes, you could combine it with a stop in Indy or even some nearby river towns, Santa Claus or Louisville, KY.
Darling is the word indeed! Looks so peaceful! I like the variety in what you’ve proposed to do.
Thanks! I do like to mix it up!
This looks like a fun trip! That downtown is very cute. I love finding these kind of towns!
It was such a cute downtown- my pictures really don’t do it justice.
What a cute town! Free museums can be lots of fun. And I like to look at the different kinds of buildings too!
I agree – this one was perfect for two tween boys too – just big enough to enjoy but small enough that they didn’t get bored. Plus, sports …
What a cute town. Thanks for sharing
Thanks – I’m finding all kinds of fun places in my own backyard.
Looks like a great town to explore!
I’m hoping to get back sometime – maybe another soccer game next year!
We don’t usually think of Indiana when considering places to visit, but this town looks adorable! We will have to put this on our list of places to visit. Thanks for sharing!
Most people don’t, but there are some really fun places to check out. Indy is actually a fantastic city too – small enough to get around but big enough to have lots to see and do.
This was fun to read. I haven’t heard of Newburgh before.
Thanks – I actually hadn’t either!
This seems like the perfect small-town day. I love strolling by a river or lake, so this would be right up my alley. And it’s so fun finding unexpectedly delicious food in places like this.
I agree. It’s always better if water is involved!
I love wandering around in little charming towns, enjoying locally owned restaurants and just taking it all in.
Always one of my favorite ways to spend a pretty afternoon.
What a cool visit. I love the quaint feel of the town. Super charming feel
Thanks! It was a fun one.
What a pretty and charming town! Thank you for sharing!
Every town has a story. Loving your staycation experiences…so fun to explore these hidden gems right in your own home state.
We have never visited Indiana so I will have to keep this in mind when we do. We loved anywhere by the water!
I’ve been to Newburgh!! Now that I’ve read your post, I need to make plans to go back asap! I’m pinning this to my travel wishlist board for future reference. Thanks!
I love how you find so many adventures in your own backyard!
My kind of small town!! Great location for a side trip on our way to and from Michigan.
Looks like a beautiful downtown! Thanks for sharing an Indiana gem!
Love cute little towns
Me too – my fav!