Leisure and Travel Blog

A premier event of the Kentucky Derby Festival and one of the biggest fireworks displays in the country, Thunder Over Louisville has graced the skies with a spectacular air and fireworks show for more than 30 years. Locals know some of the best views are on the Southern Indiana side of the Ohio

And they’re off! Those who grew up in Southern Indiana, just north of Churchill Downs and Louisville, Kentucky, recognize the call to kick off the annual Kentucky Derby. The kickoff of Derby season is a little harder to pin down, with several festivities to enjoy in the weeks leading up to the

Fall and Halloween are in full swing and Southern Indiana is packed with fang-tastic haunts and happenings to celebrate the season. Here’s a round-up of thrills and chills taking place to have a spooktacular time in SoIN! From annual haunted experiences to fun fall festivals for the whole family,

Fall and Halloween season has arrived and that means it’s once again time for a ghostly experience at SoIN’s oldest and scariest haunted house.

New Albany’s historic and legendary Culbertson Mansion is transforming its Carriage House in the backyard into a “fang-tastic” experience called "House of

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

As the sticky summer air finally takes a fall and the crisp autumn breeze sweeps in, there's no better time to get outside and enjoy nature. Whether you're strolling through vibrant parks, hiking among the colorful foliage, or cozying up on a camping trip, Southern Indiana (SoIN) offers a bounty of

Longtime Southern Indiana tradition, Harvest Homecoming, is back for 2025 and will be taking over downtown New Albany when the festival celebrates its 57th year with the theme "Heart of Harvest."

Touted as one of the best fall festivals in Indiana, this annual fall rite of passage in SoIN takes

It’s hard to believe summer is winding down, and Labor Day will be here before we know it. We at SoIN Tourism want to offer some ideas to get a head start on a fun and festive Labor Day weekend. From international cuisine, family- (and pet!) friendly festivals and fitness events, plus live music for

The 2025 Southern Indiana Pride Festival is just around the corner! Head to Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville from 4 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for great food, live music, and entertainment during this event celebrating Southern Indiana’s kindness and diversity.

What To Expect

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Hold your horses! Well, actually, it's the time of year to let them run wild. The Kentucky Derby is upon us! What most of the world knows as a 2-minute race in Louisville, Kentucky, is a regional, weeks long celebration that draws people from all over the country to the Bluegrass State and Southern