Leisure and Travel Blog

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

Join a séance, go on a haunted scavenger hunt or take a guided tour of local oddities. With only a few more weeks left in October, here is a list of unique haunted attractions and events for all ages to enjoy:

Literally, a Haunted House

Yes, it’s literally a haunted house. The longest-running haunt

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

Attending the New Albany Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival, Sept. 27 & 28? Well we’ve already planned out your pre-game and after party. Turn up the fun and extend your stay with these things to do, along with local flavors in and around New Albany.

Before the Festival, Sept. 26

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Need to break away from the daily grind? Unplug from the world and recharge your battery at these tranquil parks and paths.

Visit These Parks for a Peaceful Getaway

Did you know there are four state park recreation areas in Clark and Floyd counties? You’ll find trails, lakeside vistas, fishing

Useful insider tips and what you need to know before

What is Forecastle Fest?

This year, Forecastle Fest is Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, at Louisville’s Waterfront Park, the riverside heart of downtown. Forecastle has grown from a small music festival in 2002 to a robust weekend of events

From convenient fishing holes and campsites to great bars and award-winning restaurants, there’s never a shortage of wonderful gift ideas and things-to-do to show your appreciation for dad while in southern Indiana. And as a dad, I think I can speak for all fathers that we like nice things too!

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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 toddler wading pool, River Run’s lazy river is a relaxing getaway

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12. Here’s where you’ll find unique gifts, elegant brunches, and relaxing spa treatments in SoIN for the special moms in your life.

The Kentucky Derby is the fastest two minutes in sports. The excitement starts weeks in advance and peaks with you screaming at the ponies, whether you are at the track or just yelling at your TV.

But year in and year out the question remains; what do you do when that two minutes is over?