Evansville is a lively, mid-size river city in southwestern Indiana (Indiana’s third-largest) with a walkable downtown, riverfront parks, museums, a zoo, a philharmonic and minor-league sports—plenty of restaurants, events and outdoor options that make multi‑week contracts feel like short local adventures rather than being stuck in a dead zone.
Across the Ohio River is Henderson, Kentucky, for quick outings, and the bigger dining/entertainment hub of Owensboro is about a 36‑mile drive for weekend escapes and extra options while you’re on assignment.