Leisure and Travel Blog

Mark Priest giving a public lecture at Carnegie Center. Photo by Scott Recker.

For more than 20 years, Louisville-based artist Mark Priest has deeply researched The Underground Railroad, uncovering powerful and poignant narratives surrounding slavery and retelling those stories through his

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

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

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

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

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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

In the new year, I want to…

stay healthy.

travel more.

scratch three things off my bucket list.

If you’re like me, you might just leave your goals behind when you’re on the road and out of your routine. To help, we compiled a cheat sheet for Southern Indiana places that can support you when you’re

Southern Indiana has excellent trails and paths for experienced trekkers or novices who want to ease into hiking.

Family Friendly, Easy and Accessible Hikes

For family-friendly adventuring, the 2.8-mile Mount Saint Francis loop trail in Floyds Knobs is

The 2023 Fun Trail has came to an end but keep an eye out for our next Fun Trail starting in May 2024.

Families can blaze a new trail and creative lifelong memories this summer with the SoIN Fun Trail!

The SoIN Fun Trail is back for the second summer to Southern Indiana on Friday, May 20. The SoIN

It’s no secret that this year has been a difficult one. Covid-19 has presented us with challenges we never imagined.

Even in the hardest of times, southern Indiana has steadily added new places for locals and visitors to enjoy once the world begins to navigate this new normal.

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