Clockwise from top: Umi Grill & Sushi Bar, named one of the nation’s best small-city sushi spots; “The Flame of the Millennium” sculpture at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Clabber Girl Museum in the historic Hulman & Co. building.
country’s most recognized permanent collections of American painters including Edward Hopper and T.C. Steele. Additional galleries are located within blocks of the museum. The Historical Museum of the Wabash Valley houses an extensive collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia (Terre Haute is the birthplace of the Coca-Cola bottle) and other Vigo County artifacts. The new three-story Terre Haute Children’s Museum is loaded with science and technology exhibits, a colorful, two-story tree house and kid-friendly activities including a new interactive farm exhibit (see sidebar on opposite page).
A thrilling new addition to the city’s sports lineup is the Terre Haute Rex, a collegiate summer baseball team. The games offer camaraderie and the thrill of America’s favorite pastime in a family-oriented sports venue, Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium. Unique Eats Local and franchised coffee shops and family-owned restaurants are worth visiting when your tummy gets the grumbles. The Coffee Grounds and Java Haute are known for showcasing local artists while
serving up delicate pastries and blended coffees. Saratoga Restaurant’s prime rib is a local favorite, while Stables Steakhouse and J. Fords Black Angus boast a selection of steaks and wine. Umi Grill & Sushi Bar was rated one of the top small-city sushi places in the nation by popular food website Chowhound. And don’t forget Grand Traverse Pie Co., known for out-of-this-world pies and inch-thick brownies. For more information on planning a summer trip to Terre Haute, visit www.terrehaute.com.
Haute’s Higher Education Terre Haute is proud to be home to five acclaimed colleges and universities. Indiana State University, Ivy Tech Community College -Wabash Valley and Harrison College specialize in vocational, business and educational degrees. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology continues to be ranked No. 1 in undergraduate engineering by U.S. News & World Report. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is the nation’s oldest liberal arts college for women. Places to Play The Wabash River provides plenty of summer activities for visitors to Terre Haute. Head to Fairbanks Park to board Joe’s Airboats for a 30-minute scenic cruise up and down the river. Fowler Park, a short drive south of downtown, boasts an authentic 1840s-era village, swimming and fishing lake and campground. The park is also well known for its Pioneer Days reenactment in October. Summer 2011
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