Leisure and Travel Blog

Welcome back, thrill-seekers and late-night snackers! Normally, I’m your Foodie-in-Chief, but today we’re slipping into the shadows, because this fall, SoIN Goes Upside Down.

@gosoin For just one Hamilton ($10), you can unlock Jeffersonville’s Haunted History! 👻 Jeffersonville Haunted History: A

Explore the Upside Down bicycling from Jeffersonville to New Albany, Indiana

Bike rides have taken on new meaning as kids explore bicycle adventures through the young characters in the hit Netflix sci-fi thriller Stranger Things™. For older generations, it brings back nostalgic rides from classic

When it comes to all things creepy or odd, I’m down. Add in a touch of strange, especially when it’s based on a popular Netflix series, and you’ll never have to ask me twice.

In 2024, SoIN debuted its Stranger Things of SoIN passport trail, paying homage to the Netflix hit “Stranger Things”, and I

Even though Hawkins, Indiana is a fictitious location, the Hoosier state offers up its fair share of strange locations. What are some of Southern Indiana’s strangest attractions? Keep reading to find out!

The FREE Stranger Things of SoIN digital passport is your key to all things weird in SoIN

James Howard Mural on Clark County Museum
Artist: Riley Gregor
Location: 725 Michigan Ave., Jeffersonville, Indiana

“The Story Behind the Mural” is an ongoing series that provides a behind-the-scenes dive into some of SoIN’s well known (and lesser known) public art pieces.

Through numerous pieces of

Schimpff's Confectionery on Jeffersonville's Floodwall Mural
Artist: Molly Gruninger
Location: 139 Southern Indiana Ave. Jeffersonville, Indiana

“The Story Behind the Mural” is an ongoing series that provides a behind-the-scenes dive into some of SoIN’s well known (and lesser known) public art

The Opera House Mural
Artist: Carrie Johns
Location: 400 Pearl Street, New Albany

“The Story Behind the Mural” is an ongoing series that provides a behind-the-scenes dive into some of SoIN’s well known (and lesser known) public art pieces.

The sprawling opera singer mural that lives in Downtown

Creativity blossoms in Southern Indiana. With magnificent murals, striking statues and local galleries, SoIN is an art lover’s paradise!

Don’t know where to start? The free Inspired SoIN digital passport makes it easy to explore SoIN’s eclectic arts scene. Simply sign up and pick from any of the

Throughout the seasons, Southern Indiana (SoIN) brings many opportunities for exploration and adventure. With lots of gorgeous spots to explore, SoIN is the place to check out intriguing historical sights, stunning natural landmarks, and adventurous parks.

Don’t know where to start? The free Scenic

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.

Round-up of Can’t-Miss, Quirky Experiences

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