Leisure and Travel Blog

Southern Indiana is bustling with new places to dine, play and stay. From new sites to enjoy outdoor adventures, to new restaurants to taste local and international flavors, there is a lot to get excited about when planning your trip to SoIN. Pro Tip: Keep this page bookmarked as the SoIN Tourism

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

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

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Father’s Day is right around the corner, and how better to celebrate the man who deserves everything than with a special steak dinner? Take time to show dads how important they are by sharing a satisfying meal at one of the SoIN eateries that features steak on the menu.

If an

Thunder Over Louisville returns for its 30th year on April 22, 2023, and SoIN is getting ready to welcome you! As you plan your Thunder experience, enjoy these throwback pictures from past years.

Thunder Over Louisville kicks off the two-week Kentucky Derby Festival with spectacular flair and an

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

Warm evenings, friends, delicious food, and cold drinks mean the outdoor dining season is here in SoIN! Enjoy your meal while taking in a beautiful view of historic downtowns, the Ohio River, wooded parks, or the Louisville skyline!

If you are like me and want to enjoy a nice meal and feel

When you’re traveling, you want to know where the fresh, new places are! This blog is devoted to giving you the latest info on what’s new in Clark and Floyd counties (it’s the area we call “SoIN”).

We’ll be highlighting businesses that have opened in Clark and Floyd Counties during 2022, so

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

While SoIN is home to many breweries with a tasty food menu, we’d like to highlight some of our recommendations for restaurants in our area that are known for having an extensive beer list from the breweries in our own backyard and from all over the world.

Here’s a round-up of some must-order brews