2020 will be a year we never forget, even if we would like to! Through all the hurdles, the SoIN community still found ways to come together, support each other, and even have some fun along the way!

Check out some of the highlights from southern Indiana and see how hope conquers all!

New mural on the Schmitt Furniture Store in downtown New Albany by Key Detail
New mural on the Schmitt Furniture Store in downtown New Albany by Key Detail.

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People at pinball machines at Recbar 812 in Southern Indiana
Recbar 812 opened in February 2020 in downtown New Albany.

Person spinning glow sticks in front of Our City mural in Southern Indiana
Downtown New Albany. 📸: Lawless116

Parlour Pizza in downtown Jeffersonville added additional outdoor heated seating. 📸: parlourpizza
Parlour Pizza in downtown Jeffersonville added additional outdoor heated seating. 📸: parlourpizza

Couple Standing in Carnegie Center for Art & History graffiti exhibit.
Carnegie Center for Art & History graffiti exhibit. 

Woman in front of mansion row in downtown New Albany
Strolls on mansion row in downtown New Albany. 📸: missscarlettalexandria

Donuts as big as your head from Jeff’s Bakery. 📸: eatlovelouisville
Donuts as big as your head from Jeff’s Bakery. 📸: eatlovelouisville

Man in Hammock At Deam Lake

People riding horses at Deam Lake in Southern Indiana

Kayak at Deam Lake in Southern Indiana
Weekends spent at Deam Lake Recreation Area in Borden. 📸: windy_withers & greg_prototype

Family walks to Louisville across the Big Four Station Bridge. 📸:breeleighouse
Family walks to Louisville across the Big Four Station Bridge. 📸:breeleighouse

New mural on MESA, A Collaborative kitchen honoring great chefs by Carrie Johns Art.
New mural on MESA, A Collaborative Kitchen honoring great chefs by Carrie Johns Art.

Mural on the side of a building in NoCo Arts and Cultural District

Sunflower mural on a wall in the NoCo Arts and Cultural District

Mural in the NoCo Arts and Cultural District
NoCo Arts and Cultural District continued to grow! 📸: new_view_ai & igerslouisville

Colorful lights on Big Four Bridge in Southern Indiana
The always beautiful Big Four Bridge! 📸:wongtail

Aerial view of Georgetown Drive-In in Southern Indiana
Georgetown Drive-In was rediscovered by many! 📸: new_view_ai

Couple in masks standing in front of Geraldine's Kitchen

Woman in mask behind counter of DADA Shopping in Southern Indiana

Woman in mask shopping at DADA in Southern Indiana

People in masks checking in at Fairfield in Southern Indiana

People wearing masks at Maxwell's House of Music in Southern Indiana

Woman wearing SoIN Mask

o	Two women wearing facemasks at Orange Clover Kitchen in Southern Indiana

Vintage Fire Museum Masks
SoIN partners masked up and signed the Hoosier Hospitality Promise to keep our visitors and community safe!

Yoga at the New Albany Amphitheater by Heart & Wellness.
Yoga at the New Albany Amphitheater by Heart 2 Heart Wellness.

Couple with pumpkin U-Pick pumpkins at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards.
U-Pick pumpkins at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards. 📸: rjsart

picture of brick buildings during the golden hour in downtown New Albany
Golden Hour in downtown New Albany. 📸: mircominstrel

Lovely fall colors at Mount Saint Francis Sanctuary.
Lovely fall colors at Mount Saint Francis Sanctuary. 📸: Luanne Mattson

True North Coffee House really pumpkin spiced it up this fall! 📸: truenorthcoffeehouse
True North Coffee House really pumpkin-spiced it up this fall! 📸: truenorthcoffeehouse

Parlour Pizza in Jeffersonville got creative with Halloween themed drinks! 📸: Parlourpizza
Parlour Pizza in Jeffersonville got creative with Halloween themed drinks! 📸: parlourpizza

The 1894 Lodge’s Smoked Blood Orange Maker’s Mark Old Fashioned was the winner of the cocktail competition at the first Southern Indiana Burger Week in October.
The 1894 Lodge’s Smoked Blood Orange Maker’s Mark Old Fashioned was the winner of the cocktail competition at the first Southern Indiana Burger Week in October.

Front counter at the New Albany Sugar Shoppe

Woman at front counter of New Albany Sugar Shoppe
New Albany Sugar Shoppe opened its doors in October. 📸: New Albany Sugar Shoppe

Christmas decoration on the exterior of the Holiday Odd Shop

Mariposa Holiday Window 📸: Duke Marsh

Exterior of HIM Boutique in Southern Indiana

Mariposa Holiday Windows 📸: Duke Marsh
The holiday window decorations of downtown New Albany did not disappoint. 📸: Duke Marsh

Man with child carrying Christmas tree at U-pick trees at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyard.
U-pick trees at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyard.

Bicentennial Park all spruced up for the holidays in downtown New Albany. 📸: Batacusphoto
Bicentennial Park all spruced up for the holidays in downtown New Albany. 📸: Batacusphoto

The view from SoIN from the lake shore at dusk
The view from SoIN never gets old! 📸: tmkelleyphotography