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Category - New Albany

Culbertson's Remarkable and Scandalous Women

Walking through the Culbertson Mansion, the historic Indiana home on Main Street in New Albany, can be humbling. The 25-room, 20,000-square-foot structure, designed in the Second Empire style, simply seems to go on and on.

Culbertson Mansion Interior

For example, on the first floor there’s a room the Culbertson family had

Building Dreams, Breaking Barriers – Leticia Rivera

The revolution is still brewing – and continues to be led by women. Southern Indiana is proudly the home of audacious women who continue to break barriers and become leaders in business, advocacy and their communities. Join us in celebrating and learning more about Leticia Rivera and other women who

Top Winter Outdoor Activities in Southern Indiana

Are you looking for winter activities in Southern Indiana? You're in the right spot! We are lucky to have mild winters and plenty of outdoor activities making Clark and Floyd Counties a great winter getaway or cabin fever trip.

Top 3 Winter Outdoor Activities

With or without snow, outdoor winter

Timeless Treasures: Top Nostalgic Spots in Southern Indiana

As a millennial, nostalgia is my constant companion. There's nothing quite like that rush of warm fuzzies when a favorite memory resurfaces. Here are some of the best places to embark on a nostalgic journey through Southern Indiana.

Schimpff’s Confectionery
Jeffersonville, IN

Schimpff's Kana

Schimpff's Kana

Schimpff's Kana

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Indoor Fun in Southern Indiana

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.

Hands-on Fun

Wimsatt Candle Bar

Road Trip from Chicago to Southern Indiana

Spring is the best time to take an easy road trip from Chicago to a new place. Especially if that new place is to a growing community like Southern Indiana, also known as SoIN. With cities like New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville, there are plenty of exciting things to do all year long, but

Story Behind the Mural - The Opera House Mural

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

Building Dreams, Breaking Barriers – Jackie Wilson

Southern Indiana might conjure images of rolling farmland and charming small towns, but beneath the surface, a revolution is brewing – one led by women entrepreneurs. While history books document the achievements of the past, the future boasts a narrative yet to be penned, and it's women who are

Discover 10 Unique Artworks in One Weekend with the Inspired SoIN Passport

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

Group painting at Pinot's Palette.

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

Building Dreams, Breaking Barriers – Lauren VanCleave

Southern Indiana might conjure images of rolling farmland and charming small towns, but beneath the surface, a revolution is brewing – one led by women entrepreneurs. While history books document the achievements of the past, the future boasts a narrative yet to be penned, and it's women who are