Robin’s guidebook to New Harmony
Food scene
A great place to have a steak, burger or always delicious homemade soups! This is a favorite with the locals!
9 locals recommend
Yellow Tavern
521 Church StA great place to have a steak, burger or always delicious homemade soups! This is a favorite with the locals!
For a romantic dinner or if you're just wanting to have a quiet but elegant setting, the Red Geranium provides the perfect setting. The Grape Vine bar is located within the restaurant and provides a wide selection of wines, beers and cocktails. Note, it's only one block from our guest home!
7 locals recommend
Red Geranium Restaurant
520 North StFor a romantic dinner or if you're just wanting to have a quiet but elegant setting, the Red Geranium provides the perfect setting. The Grape Vine bar is located within the restaurant and provides a wide selection of wines, beers and cocktails. Note, it's only one block from our guest home!
Sara's is the gathering place for the locals so don't be surprised if it's packed on a Friday evening! They have a wide selection of fine wines and beer and the patio is the perfect place to enjoy yourself when the weather permits.
Sara's Harmony Way
500 Church StreetSara's is the gathering place for the locals so don't be surprised if it's packed on a Friday evening! They have a wide selection of fine wines and beer and the patio is the perfect place to enjoy yourself when the weather permits.
This coffee house is one you won't want to miss! Alex and friends have created a wonderful atmosphere and the coffees they offer are outstanding!
6 locals recommend
Black Lodge Coffee Roasters
610 Church StThis coffee house is one you won't want to miss! Alex and friends have created a wonderful atmosphere and the coffees they offer are outstanding!
Seasonal, local, fresh food. At MaryScott’s Kitchen all items from our steaks to our pasta sauces are made when you order them. We have no freezers or microwaves. Our kitchen is open so you can easily see your food being prepared
MaryScott’s Kitchen
518 Main StSeasonal, local, fresh food. At MaryScott’s Kitchen all items from our steaks to our pasta sauces are made when you order them. We have no freezers or microwaves. Our kitchen is open so you can easily see your food being prepared
Our American Legion is open to the public for homestyle lunch, dinner, and bar service. their daily specials are listed on their facebook page.
500 Church St
500 Church StreetOur American Legion is open to the public for homestyle lunch, dinner, and bar service. their daily specials are listed on their facebook page.
Our local convenience store with in-store seating serving breakfast, fried chicken, deli counter selections, made-to-order pizzas, ice cream, and other family-friendly fare.
Hot food served 5am-8pm, and cold food, including the deli counter are open 5am-10pm.
Great for packing up a picnic!
Old Mill Mart Gas Station
1128 Church St Our local convenience store with in-store seating serving breakfast, fried chicken, deli counter selections, made-to-order pizzas, ice cream, and other family-friendly fare.
Hot food served 5am-8pm, and cold food, including the deli counter are open 5am-10pm.
Great for packing up a picnic!
Sightseeing
One of the most unique churches in the world, the sky is the ceiling in this beautiful space.
6 locals recommend
The Roofless Church
420 North StOne of the most unique churches in the world, the sky is the ceiling in this beautiful space.
As you enjoy the peaceful feeling in New Harmony, take time to to walk and meditate on an ancient single path labyrinth. The pattern of this labyrinth duplicates the original at Chartres Cathedral, built in the 12th century near Paris, France.
7 locals recommend
Cathedral Labyrinth
301 North StAs you enjoy the peaceful feeling in New Harmony, take time to to walk and meditate on an ancient single path labyrinth. The pattern of this labyrinth duplicates the original at Chartres Cathedral, built in the 12th century near Paris, France.
If you're ready for more information on New Harmony, head to our Visitors Center. You can learn about our history and even take a tour of the historical locations in town. Note, the building itself is a famous architectural structure designed by Richard Meier.
6 locals recommend
Historic New Harmony Atheneum
401 Arthur StIf you're ready for more information on New Harmony, head to our Visitors Center. You can learn about our history and even take a tour of the historical locations in town. Note, the building itself is a famous architectural structure designed by Richard Meier.
Church Park features a fountain by noted sculptor Don Gummer sitting in the middle of the formal gardens. You'll enter through a re-creation of the Door of Promise, which welcomed Harmonists to their large brick church.
409 Church St
409 Church StreetChurch Park features a fountain by noted sculptor Don Gummer sitting in the middle of the formal gardens. You'll enter through a re-creation of the Door of Promise, which welcomed Harmonists to their large brick church.
Carol’s Garden is a small park designed by Jane Owen as a place where visitors are encouraged to engage in quiet contemplation and remembrance. Sitting by the Fountain of Life, it's a wonderful place to relax and enjoy some quiet time in beautiful surroundings.
519 North St
519 North StreetCarol’s Garden is a small park designed by Jane Owen as a place where visitors are encouraged to engage in quiet contemplation and remembrance. Sitting by the Fountain of Life, it's a wonderful place to relax and enjoy some quiet time in beautiful surroundings.
The Harmonist Labyrinth is a 1939 recreation of the original labyrinth that was built around 1815.
1239 Main St
1239 Main StreetThe Harmonist Labyrinth is a 1939 recreation of the original labyrinth that was built around 1815.
Tillich Park commemorates the renowned Paul Johannes Tillich, German-American theologian and Christian existentialist philosopher. The park consists of a stand of evergreens on elevated ground surrounding a walkway. Along the walkway, there are several large stones on which are inscribed quotations from Tillich’s writings.
Paul Tillich Park
219-301 Main StTillich Park commemorates the renowned Paul Johannes Tillich, German-American theologian and Christian existentialist philosopher. The park consists of a stand of evergreens on elevated ground surrounding a walkway. Along the walkway, there are several large stones on which are inscribed quotations from Tillich’s writings.
Established by philanthropist William Maclure in 1838, the Working Men’s Institute (WMI) set as its mission the dissemination of useful knowledge to those who work with their hands. The Working Men’s Institute in New Harmony was the first of 144 WMIs in Indiana and 16 in Illinois. It is the only one remaining. Today, the WMI is a public library, museum, art gallery, and an archive.
Working Men's Institute
407 Tavern StEstablished by philanthropist William Maclure in 1838, the Working Men’s Institute (WMI) set as its mission the dissemination of useful knowledge to those who work with their hands. The Working Men’s Institute in New Harmony was the first of 144 WMIs in Indiana and 16 in Illinois. It is the only one remaining. Today, the WMI is a public library, museum, art gallery, and an archive.
The Mason-Nordgauer Fine Arts Gallery presents amazing works of art for sale from local, national and international artists … along with an exciting “museum shop” section!
Mason-Nordgauer Fine Arts Gallery
510 Main StThe Mason-Nordgauer Fine Arts Gallery presents amazing works of art for sale from local, national and international artists … along with an exciting “museum shop” section!
This gallery is an outreach program of the University of Southern Indiana, and features rotating exhibits, workshops, classes, lectures, and artists in residence programs.
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art
506 Main StThis gallery is an outreach program of the University of Southern Indiana, and features rotating exhibits, workshops, classes, lectures, and artists in residence programs.
The Hoosier salon features the work of Indiana artists working in realistic and impressionistic styles. They also run children’s and adult art classes.
Hoosier Salon New Harmony
507 Church StThe Hoosier salon features the work of Indiana artists working in realistic and impressionistic styles. They also run children’s and adult art classes.
Harmonie State Park is located "on the banks of the Wabash" right outside of New Harmony. A beautiful swimming pool, shady picnic areas, ravines and pristine landscape await you here. This is a trail lover's paradise! Trails for walking, biking and nature hikes will lure you for a visit.
Harmonie State Park
3451 Harmonie State Park RdHarmonie State Park is located "on the banks of the Wabash" right outside of New Harmony. A beautiful swimming pool, shady picnic areas, ravines and pristine landscape await you here. This is a trail lover's paradise! Trails for walking, biking and nature hikes will lure you for a visit.
Murphy Park
A super place for the kids to play and the perfect space for a picnic!
Shopping
The Mews is all about “the mix.” They do lots of things from good old antique furniture to modern women’s apparel to garden iron, books and food. You'll enjoy wandering the eleven unique shop spaces!
The St. Louis Post Dispatch said they were “worth the trip.” Midwest Living magazine listed them among the “Best in the Midwest.”
The Mews
531 Church StThe Mews is all about “the mix.” They do lots of things from good old antique furniture to modern women’s apparel to garden iron, books and food. You'll enjoy wandering the eleven unique shop spaces!
The St. Louis Post Dispatch said they were “worth the trip.” Midwest Living magazine listed them among the “Best in the Midwest.”
New Harmony Soap Company develops natural, handmade soaps, lotions, and body care products that are infused with nutrients from plants and herbs formulated in our lab to optimize skin absorption. They’re turning soap and body care into Natural Skin Nutrition. Go beyond clean and moisturized… Get healthier too.
512 Main St
512 Main StreetNew Harmony Soap Company develops natural, handmade soaps, lotions, and body care products that are infused with nutrients from plants and herbs formulated in our lab to optimize skin absorption. They’re turning soap and body care into Natural Skin Nutrition. Go beyond clean and moisturized… Get healthier too.
Capers Emporium offers an unparalleled shopping experience. From their wide array of kitchen gadgets and gourmet food items and mixes to their unique selection of gifts and home décor items, it’s shopping nirvana!
capers emporium
602 Main StCapers Emporium offers an unparalleled shopping experience. From their wide array of kitchen gadgets and gourmet food items and mixes to their unique selection of gifts and home décor items, it’s shopping nirvana!
Take a step back in time at Firehouse Antiques! They buy and sell American Antiques, Farmhouse, Advertising, Country Store, Industrial, Signs, Quilts, & Jewelry.
Firehouse Antiques
608 Main StTake a step back in time at Firehouse Antiques! They buy and sell American Antiques, Farmhouse, Advertising, Country Store, Industrial, Signs, Quilts, & Jewelry.
This shop features a wide variety of New Harmony souvenirs including home decor, jewelry and clothing! Be sure to stop by and tell Ashli we said 'Hi!"
Just A Stone's Throw
310 Main StThis shop features a wide variety of New Harmony souvenirs including home decor, jewelry and clothing! Be sure to stop by and tell Ashli we said 'Hi!"
Rosebud Antiques and Decorative Arts is a cozy little shop in town with mostly antiques, that have been carefully chosen by the proprietors, Rita and Robin Davis.
609 Main St
609 Main StreetRosebud Antiques and Decorative Arts is a cozy little shop in town with mostly antiques, that have been carefully chosen by the proprietors, Rita and Robin Davis.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Grocery shopping is limited
There is a Dollar General store which has a few basics but usually not fresh fruit, vegetables, etc. From April through Oct., the Farmers and Artisan market is open on Saturdays from 9 - 12. It's located on Tavern St., across from the Workingman's Institute.
Getting around
Golf Cars and bikes are the norm!
Golf cars can be rented at The New Harmony Inn and the Atheneum Visitors Center. You must have a valid drivers license and follow traffic guidelines. They're great for running around town and especially for traveling the trails along the Wabash River.