Tell City
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Tell City
Locals say The River Counties
River bends, holiday lights, and Hoosier warmth.
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Welcome to the River Counties, where the Ohio River shapes our days and the woods call us out. Whether you're here for the Christmas magic of Santa Claus or the quiet of the forest, you'll find a friendly wave and a slice of sugar cream pie. Pull up a chair and stay a while.
Clubs for Tell City
No clubs for Tell City yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Tell City. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Tell City. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Preserves the farm where Abraham Lincoln grew up, with a memorial and living history farm.
- Saint Meinrad Archabbey Benedictine monastery and seminary with beautiful architecture and a retreat center.
- Lincoln State Park Large park with camping, hiking, and a lake, adjacent to the Lincoln memorial.
- Cannelton Locks and Dam Historic lock and dam on the Ohio River, a key navigation point.
- Tell City Riverfront Scenic riverfront park along the Ohio River in Tell City, great for walks and sunsets.
- Hoosier National Forest Expansive forest with trails, camping, and hunting across the region.
- Outdoors Hiking in Hoosier National Forest
- Outdoors Fishing for catfish on the Ohio River
- With kids Riding coasters at Holiday World
- With kids Visiting Santa Claus, Indiana's Christmas attractions
- Evenings Live music at local taverns
- Evenings Summer concert series in town parks
- Locals love Farm stands and orchards
- Locals love Ohio River boat ramps
Through the year
- Tell City Schweizer Fest August Swiss heritage festival with parades, food, and music in Tell City.
- Perry County Fair July County fair with livestock shows, rides, and demolition derbies.
- Spencer County 4-H Fair July Fair featuring youth exhibits, livestock, and carnival rides.
- Lincoln Heritage Days September Living history weekend at Lincoln State Park celebrating Lincoln's frontier years.
- Santa Claus Christmas Celebration December Holiday festivities in Santa Claus, including parades and visits with Santa.
Humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Spring and fall are the best times to be outside. Best: Spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for outdoor activities.
Talk like a local
- “The River”
- The Ohio River, a central part of local life.
- “crick”
- A creek or small stream.
- “pop”
- Soda or soft drink.
- “Hoosier”
- A native or resident of Indiana.
Getaways
- Owensboro, KY Known for BBQ and riverfront, 36 km away.
- Jasper, IN German heritage and shopping, 51 km away.
- Hardinsburg, KY Small-town charm and Rough River Lake nearby, 33 km away.
- Evansville, IN Largest city nearby with museums, zoo, and dining, 69 km away.
Local flavour
Rooting for Indiana Hoosiers (NCAA), Louisville Cardinals (NCAA), Indianapolis Colts (NFL), Indiana Pacers (NBA), Cincinnati Reds (MLB), Evansville Otters (Frontier League)
Eat and drink
- Persimmon pudding A southern Indiana autumn staple
- Beer cheese Kentucky influence, often served with soft pretzels
- Fried catfish Ohio River classic
- Sugar cream pie Indiana's official state pie
- Bratwurst and schnitzel Swiss-German heritage from Tell City
Where people go
- Ohio River riverfronts Bluffs and small-town landings
- Hoosier National Forest trails Hiking and quiet woods
- Christmas-themed attractions Santa Claus and Holiday World
- Saint Meinrad Archabbey Historic Benedictine monastery and seminary
- Family farms Corn, soybean, and livestock country
- Small-town main streets Tell City, Rockport, and Santa Claus downtowns
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Nearby
Every areaHardinsburgKentuckyWhere the river bends and the fields rollOwensboroKentuckyRiverfront charm, barbecue soul.JasperIndianaLocal rooms for Dubois County.LeitchfieldKentuckyWhere the hills open into wonder.GreenvilleKentuckyHometown roots along the Green RiverEvansvilleIndianaWhere the river bends, the welcome is wideHendersonKentuckyA river town with a big heartElizabethtownKentuckyWhere Kentucky's story begins
Spencer and Perry counties, IN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.