Leisure and Travel Blog

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

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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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

Hawkins, Indiana, the setting of Netflix series "Stranger Things," may be fictitious, but you can find plenty of odd goods, unique restaurants and magical encounters in SoIN.

Here’s a round-up of can’t-miss, quirky experiences.

J&B Magic Shop and Theater
Owner Brent Braun has been performing,

Each of Southern Indiana's seasons has its own unique beauty. And a snow-covered SoIN is especially beautiful! We asked our social media friends to share their winter “View of Southern Indiana.” We love seeing how you view the beauty of our neighborhoods.

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National #PretendToBeATimeTraveler day is December 8th! Celebrate by taking a trip back in time right here in #southernIndiana.

Here are some of the spots where you can discover the local past and the history of the world!

Falls of the Ohio State Park

Travel back 390 million years and hike on

SoIN’s holiday guide for food, drinks and entertainment

Scents of fresh pine, roasting cedar and cinnamon spices will soon fill the air. It’s the time of year for holidays. Turkey and ham dinners become the norm. Charlestown Christmas City and local Jingle Walks are great standards whether you live

January 29th is ‘National Plan for Vacation Day’ and now is the best time to get a jump start on planning your next getaway. Before you do, check out what these locals have to say for tips to plan your exciting getaway to southern Indiana. We’re #SoIN, and we think you’ll agree!

Donna Wimbec

The holidays are upon us, and families and friends will gather together over a meal to celebrate. To help make your dining with loved ones extra-special, here are ideas on how and where to enjoy some of the region’s best cuisine.

Start With a Sip
Sample the Spiced Apple Wine from Huber Orchards,

Staff Picks: Here are a few of our favorite things

OK, so we weren’t able to find cream-colored ponies or crisp apple strudels. Neither were we able to visit every small business in SoIN. However, we can assure you that after taking a simple stroll on Market Street in New Albany or Spring Street in