Leisure and Travel Blog

I usually look forward to winter as a break from the heat and a chance to see our luscious trees morph into objects that look like giant fingertips reaching into the sky. Though many of us locals end up driving home in the dark at 5:30 p.m. during daylight saving time, I love how the holidays offer

Southern Indiana is loaded with unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gift ideas throughout the area. Explore the local shops and specialty stores of SoIN to begin checking off the people on your gift lists. These are just a few to get you started:

A Gift of the Natural

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There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than to experience enchanting lights and dazzling decorations designed for this special time of year. So, pack up the car, turn on holiday music, and get ready for some spectacular sights! You’ll find these stunning displays all around Southern

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

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

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9. Show all the moms in your life you're thinking of them while supporting local businesses in southern Indiana.

We’ve compiled a few places to find unique gifts, Mother’s Day meals, and events in SoIN for the special moms in your life.

Mother’s Day Events

Mother's Day

Celebrate the luck of the Irish in SoIN starting this Friday and continuing through St. Patrick's Day!

Southern Indiana has activities for kids and the entire family: cooking classes, free dance classes, live music and of course there is green beer too!

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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

News of auction shouldn’t stop you from visiting both Huber properties

Editor's Note: Good news! You can still enjoy fried chicken, biscuits, apple butter and family fun at Joe Huber's Family Farm and Restaurant. The business remains in the Huber family, and the restaurant will stay open.

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Whether looking for a way to entertain out-of-town guests or making memories here at home with friends and family, southern Indiana is home to many holiday activities and events. And the holiday action isn’t limited to SoIN!