Leisure and Travel Blog

Are you a visitor or local of Southern Indiana looking for somewhere new to check out? Great news, you’re in the right spot! This blog is devoted to keeping up with what’s “SoIN.” Here you’ll find new places to dine, play, and stay in the Clark and Floyd counties of Southern Indiana.

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As the sticky summer air finally takes a fall and the crisp autumn breeze sweeps in, there's no better time to get outside and enjoy nature. Whether you're strolling through vibrant parks, hiking among the colorful foliage, or cozying up on a camping trip, Southern Indiana (SoIN) offers a bounty of

Bright as beacons, pumpkins tell us, “it’s fall!” If you love pumpkin everything, SoIN has no shortage of pumpkin-inspired things to do, eat and ways to treat yourself all season long. Here’s a quick guide to pumpkin things in SoIN:

Fall Farm Fun

Fall in SoIN wouldn’t be complete without some fall

The Falls of the Ohio State Park is a one-of-a-kind attraction. It is home to the largest exposed Devonian (before dinosaurs) fossil beds in the world. These fossilized sea creatures lived millions of years ago when this area was actually the floor of a shallow tropical sea.

Located along the Ohio

From first dates to anniversaries, birthdays and more, SoIN has the perfect date night itinerary for you and that special someone no matter your budget.

Free Date Ideas in SoIN

Have a romantic date in SoIN without spending a dime! Southern Indiana is home to several free activities that are perfect

Monon South Trail Groundbreaking marks the start of construction on Indiana's soon-to-be longest rail trail.

Southern Indiana is known for its rolling hills, deep Hoosier National Forest, vast farmland and Ohio River communities. In the heart of this landscape lies a former CSX railroad corridor

Fall and Halloween are in full swing and Southern Indiana is packed with fang-tastic haunts and happenings to celebrate the season. Here’s a round-up of thrills and chills taking place to have a spooktacular time in SoIN! From annual haunted experiences to fun fall festivals for the whole family,

Many years ago, I was vacationing in Asheville, N.C., when I realized the NFL game I was intent on watching the next day would be a lot more fun at a bar rather than my hotel room. But where to go? I spent part of the previous afternoon walking around downtown looking for a place with plenty of TVs.

Fall and Halloween season has arrived and that means it’s once again time for a ghostly experience at SoIN’s oldest and scariest haunted house.

New Albany’s historic and legendary Culbertson Mansion is transforming its Carriage House in the backyard into a “fang-tastic” experience called "House of

Important Update: The Harvest Homecoming Festival has canceled all events today, Sunday, Oct. 13

Longtime Southern Indiana tradition, Harvest Homecoming, is back for 2024 and will be taking over downtown New Albany when the festival celebrates its 56th year with the theme "Autumn Sock-Hop."

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