Have you ever visited an award-winning attraction? Maybe you didn’t know it, but you felt it in the unforgettable experience and top-notch service. From drama and history to food and drink, you will find several award-winning spots during your trip to Southern Indiana. Indulge your senses and explore local history at some of the best attractions in the state, region and country!
Schimpff’s Confectionery
This sweet escape has been a Downtown Jeffersonville staple for more than 100 years and was named the Best Candy Store in the country by USA Today readers in 2025. Since 1891, people of all ages have come to Schimpff’s Confectionery for tasty treats to satisfy any sweet tooth. Though many of the surrounding areas have changed, Schimpff’s has remained and even expanded.
Within the store is a candy museum filled with pieces collected by Warren & Jill Schimpff. When you browse the displays of candy artifacts, it makes you feel like you’ve gone back in time. The highlight of any stop at Schimpff’s is the free candy-making demonstration, during which the shop owners make one of their signature candies on antique equipment. Cross your fingers for a warm red hot, there’s nothing like it! In addition to candy, guests can enjoy beverages from a 1950s soda fountain, as well as freshly made sandwiches and soup at the café. Schimpff’s Confectionery offers each customer a sweet experience they will never forget.
Huber’s Orchard & Winery
This location offers a wide variety of delectable wines, as well as so much more. Huber's Orchard & Winery has been featured in not one, but two USA Today categories for their popular U-Pick farm, where multiple generations have created lasting memories and traditions picking produce like apples, pumpkins and strawberries. Guests can book a Farm-to-Glass Tour of the facility to taste their handcrafted wines and explore the venue’s vast acreage. Music lovers can relax with music on the patio, and families can let the kids frolic in the Family Farm Park. It’s no wonder this seventh-generation farm has become an annual excursion for all ages.
Starlight Distillery
While relatively new to Huber’s Orchard & Winery, Starlight Distillery is earning gold and even double gold stars all around, for their bourbons, brandies and more. Their Mizunara Reserve earned Best Overall Bourbon and Best Special Barrel Finished Bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2025. And since 2023, Starlight Distillery has ranked in the top five of USA Today’s Best Craft Distillery Tour category. The accolades could be directly linked to their steadfast leadership and award-winning staff.
In addition to tours, whiskey enthusiasts can join the Starlight Distiller’s Club for access to exclusive events and partake in the Single Barrel Program, offering a one-of-a-kind selection process. Looking for something more transportable? Sign up for their bottle-your-own bourbon tour, winner of the Best New Experience by the Indiana Tourism Association in 2025. No matter what spirit your tastebuds crave, Starlight Distillery has a lot to offer.
Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant
With no shortage of space or delicious homestyle food, Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant is a popular location for large group gatherings and celebrations, earning a Best of the Best award from the American Bus Association in 2020. The restaurant has been serving guests since 1967, and if you’re craving fresh country cooking made from scratch, they have you covered. With a varied menu, a homey atmosphere and a beautiful view of the lake and flower gardens, you’ll feel relaxed and right at home. Children can feed the ducks and fish at the mini farm and playground. They also offer catering and take-out options so you can enjoy their exquisite dishes in their dining room or lakeside on the grounds.
Taste of Jeffersonville
Looking to sink your teeth into more good food? Each year, the Taste of Jeffersonville celebrates local culinary talent. A few locations are frequent honorees – for good reason! Whether you are craving buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp and grits or the Kentuckiana Hot Brown, make sure you order with a side of truffle fries at The Red Yeti! One of their most popular dishes, the fries are topped with truffle oil, parmesan cheese and herbs.
The Orange Clover Kitchen & More serves soups, salads and sandwiches, including fan favorites like their LT Salad and Chicken Salad Croissant. Ask about their daily grits special.
Big Ben’s D&M Restaurant offers savory barbecue and rib dishes, each served with two sides and bread. We recommend the greens! They are known for their savory dishes and secret sauce. Have room for dessert? Stop by Sweets by Morgan, known for their freshly baked cakes and logo cookies.
Second Baptist Church
This church, sometimes referred to as Town Clock Church, is a designated national Network to Freedom site and has received numerous grants to preserve and restore the facility. Built in 1852, it was originally called the Second Presbyterian Church. Its congregation was instrumental in providing refuge for those seeking freedom during the Underground Railroad movement.
In 1889, an African American congregation purchased the establishment and gave it the name by which it is known today, Second Baptist Church. It has long been a staple of New Albany and is well known for its 160-foot clock tower on the front of the building, hence the nickname. The church holds weekly worship services, and guests are welcome to attend their monthly historical programs to learn all about the church’s direct involvement with the Underground Railroad.
