Leisure and Travel Blog

As the United States celebrates its 250th “birthday” this summer, there are a few SoIN attractions marking their own milestone anniversaries. Whether they offer upstanding service, unforgettable experiences, important history or a combination of all three, these locations have stood the test of

Love is in the air in SoIN! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the SoIN Tourism team is spotlighting SoIN “It” Couples—local couples who own or run businesses and attractions. Keep reading to learn about their love stories and insider tips for the perfect SoIN date night.

Liam Newlin & Brian Marshall

The Perfect Valentine’s Day Weekend in SoIN awaits! Keep reading for local events, gift inspiration and date ideas.

Valentine's Day Events & Specials

Chocolate Lover's Weekends at Huber’s Orchard & Winery

Keeping the tradition alive, this winery brings back its annual Chocolate Lover’s Weekends

Southern Indiana comes alive with winter magic, offering a delightful array of holiday events and activities to warm your heart. From festive light displays and cheerful parades to seasonal culinary delights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this special time of year. Explore our list

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

Juneteenth is coming quickly and SoIN Tourism wants to help you find a celebration to commemorate this important American holiday.

While originating in Galveston, Texas, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually around the United States since 1865. The holiday marks the day that the final group of

The 2026 Southern Indiana Pride Festival is just around the corner! Head to the Central Green in Clarksville from 4 – 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for great food, live music, and entertainment during this event celebrating Southern Indiana’s kindness and diversity.

What To Expect

The 2026

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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Spring is the best time to take an easy road trip from Chicago to a new place. Especially if that new place is to a growing community like Southern Indiana, also known as SoIN. With cities like New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville, there are plenty of exciting things to do all year long, but

Jim Hesselman spent several years writing “The Bunco Squad,” sporadically picking the script back up to work on it and then often letting it rest for a bit. The comedy-drama that revolves around eight women’s monthly dice game is now slated to open at Derby Dinner Playhouse on January 10.

The play,