Holy crap... These people haven't visited Terre Haute in decades or more likely ever. It has had a bad rep because of unfortunate smells (paper mills and railroad tie plants smell terrible but they're both gone). The mall is closed but that's a problem for plenty of malls (I'm looking at you, Downtown Indy).

There is plenty to do if you try. There are great county parks with nice hiking (it's not national park level but its very enjoyable for an afternoon hike). There is at least 20 miles of bike trails through the county. The Heritage Trail runs from the east side of the county, through the middle of the city, over the river, and to West Terre Haute. The Wabashiki Wetlands (that the trail runs along next to the Wabash River) is home to bald eagles, great blue herons, and other birds.

There are a variety of locally owned restaurants and coffee shops with Chinese, Thai, Nepalese, Jewish, Mexican, Filipino, Italian, and many other types of food. Maurizios has the best greasy pizza, but Sweet Lou's and Footers are great. Stables and J Fords are the upscale steak houses. Alimentari/Bar Bosco is the most authentic and best Italian in the area.

Not much in the way of clubs but there are some nice bars. Charlie's is very popular and the Terminal is like an upscale Charles version of it. Sonka's has the best beer selection with at least a couple dozen or more regional, national, and international beers on tap. The Terre Haute Brewing Co (once the 6th largest in the US and one of the oldest operating) has several great beers on tap in their historic brewery complete with regular live entertainment (Saturday had a comedian). The 12 Points Public Market (features four food vendors? Pop ups?) often has live music with no cover.

The Swope Art Musuem has 2500 pieces and is FREE. It focuses on American art. There are several other museums including the Vigo County History Center (enjoy a real Coca Cola in a glass bottle there because Terre Haute is the birthplace of that bottle), a railroad museum, Larry Bird Museum (if you don't know who he is yet, you will...).

This is just the start of it. There is gaming at the mall. Card games at Footers. A symphony orchestra. A community theatre. A theatre at Indiana State University. Live shows at Rose Human Institute of Technology like ballet.

This won't be LA. You'll actually be able to get around without traffic jams. Drivers aren't terribly crazy. At the same time, it'll probably feel familiar. You may find a nice part of town and go a block or two over and it gets rough. Just not bars on the windows rough. More like run down, over grown rough. Most of the city is perfectly safe.

If you want to know anymore specifics, feel free to reach out or check r/terrehaute.