Leisure and Travel Blog

When you’re traveling, you want to know where the fresh, new places are! This blog is devoted to giving you the latest info on what’s new in Clark and Floyd counties (it’s the area we call “SoIN”).

We’ll be highlighting businesses that have opened in Clark and Floyd Counties during 2022, so

Longtime Southern Indiana tradition, Harvest Homecoming, is back for 2022 and will be taking over downtown New Albany when the festival celebrates its 54th year with the theme “A Fall Fairytale.”

Touted as one of the best fall festivals in Indiana, this annual fall rite of passage in SoIN takes

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

To celebrate the release of the fourth season of “Stranger Things”, we’re shining the spotlight on the “Stranger Things” of Southern Indiana. Hawkins, Indiana may be fictitious, but you can find plenty of odd goods, unique restaurants and magical encounters in SoIN.

Here’s a round-up of can’t-miss,

Juneteenth is coming quickly and GoSoIN wants to help you find a celebration to commemorate this truly 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

From breweries and boutiques to eateries and event venues, several new spots are popping up in Southern Indiana this year. Here’s a round-up of new businesses and must-see spots debuting in 2021. We’ll be updating and adding to this list as new places open, so be sure to check back often for

We at SoIN Tourism are lucky to have such great partners in our community. This year, we’ve started a Visitors Center’s Partner Spotlight program to showcase some of those partners.

The Partner Spotlight Program helps us shine a light on local businesses and collaborate with them to produce

Each of Southern Indiana's seasons has its own unique beauty. And a snow-covered SoIN is especially beautiful! We asked our social media friends to share their winter “View of Southern Indiana.” We love seeing how you view the beauty of our neighborhoods.

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National #PretendToBeATimeTraveler day is December 8th! Celebrate by taking a trip back in time right here in #southernIndiana.

Here are some of the spots where you can discover the local past and the history of the world!

Falls of the Ohio State Park

Travel back 390 million years and hike on

When my husband and I want to avoid crowds because of Covid-19 or just keep things cozy on 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 cozy date