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

When my husband and I are planning a date night, we have so many options in just a 10-mile radius. We often don’t know where to start! From waterfront patio dining to picnics in the park, southern Indiana is a fantastic choice for our evenings out.

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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.

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No matter the season or the state of the world, one thing can bring us all together with more vigor and enthusiasm than a holiday dinner: brunch.

Caught between indulging in your favorite caffeine or embracing Dame Judi Dench’s lifetime commitment to champagne? Order the coffee AND the mimosa--we’re

The holidays are upon us, and families and friends will gather together over a meal to celebrate. To help make your dining with loved ones extra-special, here are ideas on how and where to enjoy some of the region’s best cuisine.

Start With a Sip
Sample the Spiced Apple Wine from Huber Orchards,

News of auction shouldn’t stop you from visiting both Huber properties

Editor's Note: Good news! You can still enjoy fried chicken, biscuits, apple butter and family fun at Joe Huber's Family Farm and Restaurant. The business remains in the Huber family, and the restaurant will stay open.

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Holiday spirits aren’t just for Ebenezer Scrooge. In SoIN, we’ve got spirits of Christmas past, present and future. These aren’t ghosts we’re talking about. We mean spirits of the Christmas cheer kind.

What makes a chef a rock star? In my book, a couple of things separate brilliant chefs from decent cooks. Here are some things they can do that I can’t do. Maybe one of these days I’ll become a chef, but right now, I’m happy to appreciate their culinary arts when I visit a SoIN restaurant.

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