Leisure and Travel Blog

African American history in Southern Indiana is full of contradictions. On one hand, Indiana was the proverbial promised land for those escaping the clutches of slavery. On the other hand, what was waiting on the north shore of the Ohio River wasn’t always friendly or compassionate to those fleeing

The white house, sitting amongst trees in downtown New Albany next to a YMCA, is not an anomaly, as it might appear. And rest assured, the furniture store across the street was not there when the house was built.

In fact, nothing was. That white house, known as the Scribner House, was the first

When your destination has so much to offer, how do you choose what to do first? In Southern Indiana (Floyd & Clark Counties) you have a few tools to help you plan your visit before your trip, including a printed visitor guide (request yours here) and the itineraries page of this site, which provides

The French nobleman Marquis de Lafayette fought alongside George Washington during the Revolutionary War, endearing him to everyone in the forming nation. Some four decades later, in 1824-25, Lafayette took a victory lap around the United States, stopping in towns large and small to greet the

Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest drops anchor at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville on May 30, 2026. Presented by Pearl Street Taphouse & Antz Marching, LLC (founders of Fest of Ale) the gathering offers a catalog of local, regional and even international brews curated by local beer aficionados.

Are you looking for winter activities in Southern Indiana? You're in the right spot! We are lucky to have mild winters and plenty of outdoor activities making Clark and Floyd Counties a great winter getaway or cabin fever trip.

Top 3 Winter Outdoor Activities

With or without snow, outdoor winter

The red brick complex on Tenth Street stands out like the reincarnation of an old fort. A fort that has been turned into a combination park and outdoor bazaar. Lush, green landscaping offers eye-pleasing symmetry with concrete pathways, and a central two-story building provides the home for

In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8 and the celebration of National Women’s History Month in March, we’re shining the spotlight on Lucy Higgs Nichols — a fearless trailblazer in her quest for racial equality who made a memorable mark on Southern Indiana history.

This is an

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

For centuries, women of the Ohio River have paved the way for women’s progress and equality. Four area historical attractions are led by women whose careers involve sharing and preserving stories of great women. This includes The Carnegie Center for Art and History, The Culbertson Mansion, The Mary