Leisure and Travel Blog

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

As the United States celebrates its 250th “birthday” this summer, there are a few SoIN attractions marking their own milestone anniversaries. Whether they offer upstanding service, unforgettable experiences, important history or a combination of all three, these locations have stood the test of

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

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,

Each year, millions of monarch butterflies migrate from Canada and the United States to their winter home in Mexico. Some travel as far as 3,000 miles! You can take part in this great migration right here in SoIN when the Monarch Festival returns to Southern Indiana on September 6 & 7!

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Since moving to the region in 2009, I’ve compiled a list of favorite places to take family and friends who are visiting from out of town. At the top of that list is Schimpff’s Confectionery in downtown Jeffersonville. No matter how many times I’ve seen their free candy-making demonstration (well

In the spring, visitors often flock to Southern Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky for air shows and fireworks, but there’s a third treat flitting about the skies from March – May. It’s spring migration time in SoIN!

As the weather changes, birds begin their trek back north in the spring or back

Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest drops anchor at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville on May 30, 2026. Presented by Pearl Street Taphouse & Antz Marching, LLC (founders of Fest of Ale) the gathering offers a catalog of local, regional and even international brews curated by local beer aficionados.

When driving through downtown Jeffersonville, it’s hard to miss the colorful water tower watching over the city. What you might miss are the whimsical art installations and cultural attractions located just below the tower in the NoCo Arts & Cultural District. "NoCo" is short for North of Court,