Leisure and Travel Blog

Updated April 29, 2021

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

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

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

Summer days in SoIN are great for cooling in the pools and water slides! With everyone’s safety in mind, many pools will remain closed in response to the pandemic in 2020.

Want ideas on how to stay cool this summer without the pool? We’ve come up with a few ideas.

New (and cool) this Summer in NoCo

Recbar 812, which held its grand opening earlier this month, is the newest venue that joins the burgeoning entertainment district in the heart of downtown New Albany. The arcade/bar is located at the corner of Pearl and Spring streets and offers arcade games, food, and libations.

This is the

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

A delicious way to spend a day in SoIN

My hands are stained purple with juice. The sun is shining on my sunscreen-slathered neck and arms. My bucket is filling with “black gold.” I’m picking black raspberries, and all is right with the world.

My weekend morning starts as Huber’s Orchard, Winery,

Are you excited that Abbey Road 2019? We are, and we're totally stoked about who's performing this year! Here's a preview of some of the 50 bands performing over 250 concerts May 23-27. We're also including a map of Big Four Station Park so you won't miss a beat!

Where can I park? Are tickets still available? What am I allowed to bring with me? With the largest Beatles-inspired music festival in Jeffersonville happening May 24-28, we want you to have the latest information so your Abbey Road on the River 2018 experience will be a fun and memorable one.

First rule for Abbey Road on the River, and the most important one is always:

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