Overview
New Harmony is a town in Southwestern Indiana.
6 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about New Harmony
Atheneum
designed by renowned architect Richard Meier, is an architectural landmark and serves as a visitors center for New Harmony. Tours include log cabins, Lenz House, Community Houses, Rapp Granary, depart daily.
Harmonist Labyrinth
A 1940 reconstruction of the original hedge labyrinth grown by the harmonists on this site.
Roofless Church
Working Man's Institute
The oldest continuously operated library in Indiana. Also operates as a museum.
Harmonie State Park
Global Crossroads Multicultural Festival
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 27°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- EVV Evansville Regional Airport, Evansville — 23 mi away. Directions
- OWB Owensboro Daviess County Airport, Owensboro — 50 mi away. Directions
- SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville — 120 mi away (major hub). Directions
New Harmony is near the western border of Indiana and I-64. It is about 15 minutes from the Interstate highway.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $25 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Atheneum, Cathedral Labyrinth, Roofless Church
- Lunch Red Geranium Restaurant
- Afternoon Tillich Park, Working Man's Institute
- Dinner The White House
- Evening The Yellow Tavern
Day 2
- Morning Harmonie State Park
- Afternoon Global Crossroads Multicultural Festival
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
History
New Harmony was the site of two attempted utopian communities during the early 19th century. The first was founded in 1814 by the Harmony Society and their leader, George Rapp. In 1825, their town was bought by social philosopher Robert Owen for his communitarian experiment, continuing the work he started in New Lanark, Scotland.
Visitor Information
See Atheneum
designed by renowned architect Richard Meier, is an architectural landmark and serves as a visitors center for New Harmony. Tours include log cabins, Lenz House, Community Houses, Rapp Granary, depart daily.
Get in
New Harmony is near the western border of Indiana and I-64. It is about 15 minutes from the Interstate highway.
Get around
You can walk everywhere in New Harmony. It's about nine blocks long.
But if you would prefer to get off your feet, the New Harmony Golf Car Company offers rentals. This is not as a strange as it sounds. Many locals seem to own them, and they are a common form of transportation in this quiet town.
See
- Scattered throughout the town, surviving Harmonist buildings are marked with the town's historic markers. Guided tours of these historic buildings depart from the decidedly modern Atheneum.
See Roofless Church
See Tillich Park
Do
Do Harmonie State Park
Do Global Crossroads Multicultural Festival
Eat
Eat Red Geranium Restaurant
Romantic and charming restaurant featuring seasonal American cuisine. Seating is available in three different dining rooms, each with a unique feel, as well as in the Grapevine Bar or on the patio.
Drink
Sleep
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