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New HarmonyNew Harmony, Indiana
Go for one full day: walk the nine-block grid, tour the Atheneum and Harmonist buildings, sleep one night. Two nights only if you add Harmonie State Park.
New Harmony is a small Ohio River town in Southwestern Indiana, population about 790, built on two 19th-century utopian experiments: George Rapp's Harmony Society (1814) and Robert Owen's communitarian community (1825). The whole town is about nine blocks, walkable in an afternoon, with surviving Harmonist buildings, two labyrinths and a Richard Meier visitors centre. Most travellers see it as a half-day stop off I-64 or a quiet one-night base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), Jan–Feb (ice and closures)
- Airports
- EVV · IND · STL
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for New Harmony911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about New Harmony, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a small town: the real risks are heat in summer, deer and farm traffic on rural roads at dusk…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckEVV Evansville Regional (Closest commercial airport, about 45 min by car (check); check current routes and times.).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner at the Red Geranium$40+ per person
- Street or quick mealBreakfast or lunch at the Red Geranium$10–15 per person
- BeerBeer at a local tavern$5–8
- Museum or sight ticketAtheneum admissionAAA, student and senior discounts$10 adults, $5 children
- Budget bedState park campsite, a night, per roomUS$25
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or budget room, a night, per roomUS$130
- High-end bedGuesthouse or budget room, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EVV Evansville Regional (Closest commercial airport, about 45 min by car (check); check current routes and times.) · IND Indianapolis International (About 3 h by car (check); more flights, longer transfer.) · STL St. Louis Lambert International (About 3 h by car (check); useful from the west.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Aug (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
New Harmony: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The historic core is roughly nine blocks end to end and flat. A car is needed only for Harmonie State Park and for arriving or leaving; golf-cart rentals are a local option in town. No public transit inside New Harmony.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min (check)
I-64 and US-41 by car
Bigger city for museums, food and riverfront; easy half-day add-on.
Vincennes
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min (check)
US-41 north by car
Older French and American colonial history; pair with New Harmony for a two-town day.
Jasper, Indiana
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min (check)
US-231 and I-64 by car
German-heritage town and monastery; worth it only if you are already driving east.
Santa Claus, Indiana
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min (check)
I-64 east then US-231 by car
Theme-park and family stop; a full day, not a quick detour.
Ferdinand
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min (check)
I-64 east by car
Monastery and small-town stop; combine with Jasper.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main Street and the historic grid
Inns and guesthouses inside the nine-block core; walk to everything.
Near Harmonie State Park
Camping and park lodging south of town (availability check); you need a car for the 10-min drive in.
Evansville
About 45 min away (check); use it if New Harmony beds are full or you want a bigger base.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Historic inn double room1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Atheneum admission, adult2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| Atheneum admission, child2 × US$5 | US$10 |
| Car fuel, Evansville round trip1 × US$15 · check | US$15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$49 |
| Trip total≈ US$267 per person per day, bed included | US$534 |
2026 estimate
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices shown before sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Breakfast or lunch at the Red Geranium | $10–15 per person |
| Dinner at the Red Geranium | $40+ per person |
| Beer at a local tavern | $5–8 |
| Atheneum admissionAAA, student and senior discounts | $10 adults, $5 children |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many sights are seasonal or run limited hours: check the Atheneum and tour times before you drive out.
- Guided tours of the Harmonist buildings depart from the Atheneum; times and capacity check.
- Small businesses may still list seven-digit phone numbers: dial 812 first.
- Summer afternoons are hot and humid with little shade on the grid.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in New Harmony; consulates are in Chicago and other major cities. Check your country's nearest consulate before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Atheneum admission: $10 adults, $5 children
- Harmonist Labyrinth: free, sunrise to sunset
- Cathedral Labyrinth: free; hours check
Say or show
- Where is the Atheneum? — Where is the Atheneum?
- How much is admission? — How much is admission?
- Is the tour running today? — Is the tour running today?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Thank you — Thank you
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for New Harmony. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), Jan–Feb (ice and closures) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Atheneum tour times and ticket prices field-checked, with a fallback plan for closed days.
- Harmonist building tour schedule and last departure verified for 2026.
- Eat pages with current hours for the Red Geranium and The White House.
- Harmonie State Park trail and camping pages with seasonal status.
Sources
- officialNew Harmony official town site
- officialVisit New Harmony
- officialWorking Men's Institute
- secondaryWikivoyage: New Harmony, revision 5239548 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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