Leisure and Travel Blog

A premier event of the Kentucky Derby Festival and one of the biggest fireworks displays in the country, Thunder Over Louisville has graced the skies with a spectacular air and fireworks show for more than 30 years. Locals know some of the best views are on the Southern Indiana side of the Ohio

Want to get away after the winter snow and ice? Head south and look to SoIN for a getaway! SoIN is just a mile north of Louisville, Ky. across the Ohio River. It’s our part of Southern Indiana. With our tried and true attractions, plus new businesses regularly opening, you’ll find plenty of new

And they’re off! Those who grew up in Southern Indiana, just north of Churchill Downs and Louisville, Kentucky, recognize the call to kick off the annual Kentucky Derby. The kickoff of Derby season is a little harder to pin down, with several festivities to enjoy in the weeks leading up to the

In honor of Women’s History Month, SoIN Tourism is spotlighting women who shape our local tourism scene. From running shops and restaurants to managing attractions and experiences, women leaders play a vital role in what makes Southern Indiana a great place to visit.

  Credit: J. Tyler Franklin

In honor of Women’s History Month, SoIN Tourism is spotlighting women who shape our local tourism scene. From running shops and restaurants to managing attractions and experiences, women leaders play a vital role in what makes Southern Indiana a great place to visit.

Let’s meet Janice W Leavell,

When is the last time you looked at your own community with fresh eyes? Do you see where you live as a place you’d also want to visit? I understand. You may be so busy that you don’t see it the way outsiders see it.

If you’re a “boomerang” like me (moved back home after living somewhere else) you

@gosoin 🍕 Happy #NationalPizzaDay! Ready for a pizza party? Watch Zack and his crew hit up 4 must-try #SouthernIndiana pizza spots in ONE DAY! 🍕 The Slice, Legacy Pizza and Bakery, Hunter Station Pizza, and Parlour Jeffersonville did not disappoint. Which slice is calling your name? Click the

African American history in Southern Indiana is full of contradictions. On one hand, Indiana was the proverbial promised land for those escaping the clutches of slavery. On the other hand, what was waiting on the north shore of the Ohio River wasn’t always friendly or compassionate to those fleeing

Let the stars guide you to your perfect SoIN outing. Find your Zodiac sign below for recommended stops – and treats – to enjoy on your visit to Clark and Floyd counties.

Competitive, strong-willed, carefree

Challenge your friends to a game of pickleball at one of SoIN’s free or paid courts,

Love is in the air in SoIN! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the SoIN Tourism team is spotlighting SoIN “It” Couples—local couples who own or run businesses and attractions. Keep reading to learn about their love stories and insider tips for the perfect SoIN date night.

Liam Newlin & Brian Marshall