Leisure and Travel Blog

Longtime Southern Indiana tradition, Harvest Homecoming, is back for 2023 and will be taking over downtown New Albany when the festival celebrates its 55th year with the theme "Old Fashioned Harvest."

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

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

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

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

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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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

Hawkins, Indiana, the setting of Netflix series "Stranger Things," 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, quirky experiences.

J&B Magic Shop and Theater
Owner Brent Braun has been performing,

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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