5 Things You Must Do in Terre Haute

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Don't let the fact that Indiana is usually on the route to or from somewhere stop you from stopping over in one of her largest cities to enjoy some Midwest charm and hospitality. While known for rolling hills and farmland, Terre Haute offers both natives and visitors plenty of things to do.

1. Visit the Native American Museum: There's nothing like taking a step back in time to learn a little more about the First Americans, and this museum offers daily hours and tours of their exhibits, gardens and carefully preserved Native American artifacts that are sure to generate interest.

2. Check out the Sheldon Swope Art Museum: This museum is located in a quaint, replica Italian Renaissance Revival building on Seventh Street. The museum holds collections from Andy Warhol and Edward Hopper, as well as Robert Motherwell. The collections also contain artifacts and works from late 19th and early 20th century artists.  For more information on the Museum click on the link.

3. See the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra: Spend an evening with the orchestra, made up of sixty professional and semi-professional musicians. Two pop concerts are held yearly at the Scottish Rite Auditorium.  For more informatin on the Orchestra click on the link.

4. Tour the Titzer Art Studios and The Back Gallery: If you like your art, the Titzer Family has created some of the most unique works of modern art in the area.

5. Relax at the Community Theatre of Terre Haute: The second oldest theatre in Terre Haute offers film series as well as live performances. Top off your date with dinner and a play.