Leisure and Travel Blog

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

Mark Priest giving a public lecture at Carnegie Center. Photo by Scott Recker.

For more than 20 years, Louisville-based artist Mark Priest has deeply researched The Underground Railroad, uncovering powerful and poignant narratives surrounding slavery and retelling those stories through his

Get ready to lose yourself in the magic and merriment of the Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire! The faire returns to Birdsell Castle in Charlestown, IN for two weekends, October 14 & 15 and 21 & 22. Both weekends will feature nonstop entertainment featuring jousting, musicians, vendors, food and

Each year, millions of monarch butterflies migrate from Canada and the United States to their winter home in Mexico. Some travel as far as 3,000 miles! You can take part in this great migration right here in SoIN when the Monarch Festival at MountFest returns to Southern Indiana on September 23!

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Southern Indiana has come to be the home of many things. Great shopping, great views, great food and, of course, great hospitality but did you know that we’re also home to a lot of great places to enjoy live music? From festivals to a cozy bistro to the old favorite dive bar, there are plenty of

Juneteenth is coming quickly and GoSoIN wants to help you find a celebration to commemorate this truly important American holiday.

While originating in Galveston, Texas, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually around the United States since 1865. The holiday marks the day that the final group of

There are loads of wonderful gift ideas and things to do to show your love for dad while in Southern Indiana.

Is your dad or grandad a self-proclaimed foodie, a dapper dresser, a bourbon connoisseur, an outdoorsman, or a music lover? We have several unique ways to show him some Father’s Day love

Abbey Road on the River: What you need to know before you GO

The world’s largest Beatles-inspired music festival is right around the corner, beginning this Memorial Day Weekend. It will be held May 25-29, 2023.

If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, the good news is you still have time. The

Get SoIN to Derby in Southern Indiana! With Louisville, Ky. located just one mile south of SoIN, the Kentucky Derby is just as much a part of SoIN’s culture as it is for the Derby city itself. Whether you’re visiting to watch the race, or to enjoy other Derby Festival events, SoIN is the perfect

Hop on over to SoIN to celebrate Easter with family and friends. From brunch to bunnies and Easter Egg hunts, check out these holiday events happening throughout Southern Indiana.

Green Tree Mall Easter Bunny Photos
Would it really be Easter without the classic Easter bunny photo? Commemorate the