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
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Author: Katerina Koehler
As SoIN Tourism’s visual content manager, Katerina Koehler shines a light on all the great things southern Indiana has to offer. A Southern Indiana resident since 2015, Katerina loves to sample her way through the local foodie scene and jam to live local music. You can often find her bicycling, backpacking, hiking, or occasionally knitting.
The SoIN Fun Trail: Everything You Need to Know
July 19, 2024 by Katerina Koehler
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Families can blaze a new trail and create lifelong memories this summer with the SoIN Fun Trail!
The SoIN Fun Trail returned to Southern Indiana for its fourth summer on Monday, May 20, 2024. The SoIN Fun Trail is a FREE family-friendly digital passport check-in program that encourages visitors
Keep Cool Without the Pool in Southern Indiana
June 21, 2024 by Katerina Koehler
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Summer days in SoIN are great for cooling in the pools and water slides! But there are plenty of other fun ways to keep cool in Southern Indiana.
Want ideas on how to stay cool this summer without the pool? We’ve come up with a few ideas.
Cool off at these SoIN sweet shops
8 Wonderful Ways to Cool Off in Southern Indiana
June 14, 2024 by Katerina Koehler
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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
12 Ways to Have a Sensational Spring Break in Southern Indiana
February 16, 2024 by Katerina Koehler
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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
Unique Gifts Ideas for Your Unique Friends
November 17, 2023 by Katerina Koehler
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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
How to Enjoy a ‘Kitchen-Free Turkey Day’
October 31, 2023 by Katerina Koehler
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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
Pumpkin EVERYTHING in Southern Indiana!
September 26, 2023 by Katerina Koehler
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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
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Southern Indiana comes alive at night! When the sun goes down in SoIN, the charming walkable main streets filled with boutique shops and cafes start bustling with live music, dancing, cigars, speakeasies and hand-crafted cocktails.
Here are some places to enjoy a nightcap in SoIN! Use the key below
Unique Frozen Treats in Southern Indiana
June 28, 2023 by Katerina Koehler
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It truly doesn’t get much better than enjoying a frozen treat with family and friends on a SoIN summer day! When you are looking for a sweet treat to cool you down, why not venture out from the usual chocolate or vanilla cone and try something different!
Southern Indiana has ice cream shops offering
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