Leisure and Travel Blog

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and how better to celebrate the man who deserves everything than with a special steak dinner? Now more than ever, family time is paramount. Take the time to show dads how important they are by sharing a satisfying meal at one of the SoIN eateries featuring

Local bars and restaurants have gotten creative with service lately. Some restaurants shifted to curbside pickup, carryout, and delivery. After Indiana temporarily loosened its liquor restrictions, some have begun growler take out and refill. Beer drinkers are getting access to their favorite brews.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. This year will be a little different, so it is more important than ever to show all the moms in your life you're thinking of them! SoIN has ideas about ways to celebrate her while you are supporting local and practicing social distancing.

We’ve compiled a few places

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Spend V-Day with your boo!

Several attractions and restaurants are showing the love this year's Valentine’s Day weekend with dinner specials, live music, and romantic backdrops. If you’re looking for really different ways to celebrate, you may also want to check out

Southern Indiana comes alive at night! When the sun goes down in SoIN the charming walkable main streets filled with boutique shops and cafes start bustling with live music, dancing, cigars, speakeasies and hand-crafted cocktails.

Here are some places to enjoy a nightcap in SoIN! Use the key below

SoIN’s holiday guide for food, drinks and entertainment

Scents of fresh pine, roasting cedar and cinnamon spices will soon fill the air. It’s the time of year for holidays. Turkey and ham dinners become the norm. Charlestown Christmas City and local Jingle Walks are great standards whether you live

We could say that this blog is a ‘15-day plan for an awesome foodie experience throughout SoIN or simply the beginning of a delicious culinary exploration. However you plan to put this blog to use, we thought this would be a great way to get started. So when you find yourself staying overnight in

SoIN communities love to celebrate Thunder Over Louisville, the air and fireworks show marking the beginning of the two-week Kentucky Derby Festival. To help you have the best Thunder experience

January 29th is ‘National Plan for Vacation Day’ and now is the best time to get a jump start on planning your next getaway. Before you do, check out what these locals have to say for tips to plan your exciting getaway to southern Indiana. We’re #SoIN, and we think you’ll agree!

Donna Wimbec

Southern Indiana is on the move. With all of SoIN’s happenings, you might have missed one or two things. We’ve got you covered. Here are some new attractions and projects that landed in SoIN in 2018. If you haven’t visited recently, you might want to plan a trip to experience it.

New Restaurants &