Leisure and Travel Blog

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,

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

Longtime Southern Indiana tradition, Harvest Homecoming, is back for 2025 and will be taking over downtown New Albany when the festival celebrates its 57th year with the theme "Heart of Harvest."

Touted as one of the best fall festivals in Indiana, this annual fall rite of passage in SoIN takes

Visit Georgetown Drive-In in Georgetown, Indiana, for a nostalgic night of family fun to remember. This dual-screen outdoor attraction prides itself on an authentic drive-in movie experience that’s not only fun for visitors of all ages, but also easy on the pockets. This local favorite is only a

When your destination has so much to offer, how do you choose what to do first? In Southern Indiana (Floyd & Clark Counties) you have a few tools to help you plan your visit before your trip, including a printed visitor guide (request yours here) and the itineraries page of this site, which provides

The season of giving is upon us! During the holidays, there is something extra special about giving someone a gift that makes their face light up. Plenty of shops and experiences in SoIN can help you get that “wow” reaction with your gift-giving while supporting local small businesses in Southern

Whether you’re seeking shelter from the elements, or you’re looking to experience the local arts, when you head indoors in Southern Indiana, you get to bring the fun with you. These SoIN attractions give you plenty of options for indoor entertainment throughout all four seasons.

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Spring is the best time to take an easy road trip from Chicago to a new place. Especially if that new place is to a growing community like Southern Indiana, also known as SoIN. With cities like New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville, there are plenty of exciting things to do all year long, but

We’ve scouted several dog-friendly experiences and attractions throughout Jeffersonville, New Albany and Clarksville just to prove it's always dog day in SoIN! Check out these dine, play and stay locations below that will welcome you and your furry four-legged family member(s) with open arms while

The Kentucky Derby is known worldwide as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” But did you know that the Derby has a strong connection to New Albany, Indiana’s famous Culbertson family? We asked Jessica Stavros, former Site Manager of the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site to fill us in on