Leisure and Travel Blog

For a few months during spring, southern Indiana puts on quite the colorful show of wildflowers. Where is one of the best places to experience this display? Charlestown State Park in southern Indiana, about 30 minutes from Louisville.

With breathtaking scenic views of Fourteenmile Creek valley and

Warm evenings, friends, delicious food, and cold drinks mean the outdoor dining season is here in SoIN! Enjoy your meal while taking in a beautiful view of historic downtowns, the Ohio River, wooded parks, or the Louisville skyline!

If you are like me and want to enjoy a nice meal and feel

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

I am not a stranger to the joy of fishing. I grew up having family vacations planned around where to catch the largest fish. Whether it was Michigan lakes, Outer Banks or Alaska. By the time I was 5, I could put a worm on a hook, remove the fish and clean it properly (family rule – if you caught it,

Southern Indiana is loaded with unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gift ideas throughout the area. Explore the local shops and specialty stores of SoIN to begin checking off the people on your gift lists. These are just a few to get you started:

A Gift of the Natural

Earth’s Art
Give a gift from Mother

It’s turkey time! No need to spend hours in the kitchen cooking up Thanksgiving dinner and all the trimmings. Leave it to creative chefs in Southern Indiana to whip up a gobble-worthy feast for your guests.

Check out these options for carry-out and dining at local restaurants. We also included a few

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

It’s hard to believe summer is winding down, and Labor Day will be here before we know it. We at SoIN Tourism want to offer some ideas to get a head start on a fun and festive Labor Day weekend. From international cuisine, family- (and pet!) friendly festivals and fitness events, plus live music for

When the summer heat is on, we’ve got fun ways for the whole family to cool off! Here’s where you can experience water play the SoIN way:

1. River Run Family Waterpark is equipped with cool water slides, a steamboat water feature, and a toddler wading pool. River Run’s lazy river is a relaxing

There are loads of wonderful gift ideas and things to do to show your love for dad while in southern Indiana.

Is your dad or grandad a self-proclaimed foodie, a dapper dresser, bourbon connoisseur, outdoorsman, or music lover? We have several unique ways to show him some Father’s Day love to put a