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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9. Show all the moms in your life you're thinking of them while supporting local businesses in southern Indiana.

We’ve compiled a few places to find unique gifts, Mother’s Day meals, and events in SoIN for the special moms in your life.

Mother’s Day Events

Mother's Day

Thunder Over Louisville kicks off the two weeks of the Kentucky Derby Festival with spectacular flair. Typically we have an all-day party in SoIN and throughout Kentuckiana! Spectators sit on the SoIN riverside and watch in awe at the air show and the area's largest fireworks display!

Since 2021 is

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

The Perfect Valentine’s Day Weekend in SoIN: For Foodies, Adventurists, and History Nerds Alike!

For Foodie Lovers

Southern Indiana’s food scene is a great fit for a lovers’ date night! If you and your Valentine are in the mood for charcuterie and chocolate or a four-course meal with artisan

It’s no secret that this year has been a difficult one. Covid-19 has presented us with challenges we never imagined.

Even in the hardest of times, southern Indiana has steadily added new places for locals and visitors to enjoy once the world begins to navigate this new normal.

The people of SoIN

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

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

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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.

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