Leisure and Travel Blog

Many years ago, I was vacationing in Asheville, N.C., when I realized the NFL game I was intent on watching the next day would be a lot more fun at a bar rather than my hotel room. But where to go? I spent part of the previous afternoon walking around downtown looking for a place with plenty of TVs.

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

When my husband and I are planning 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 evenings out.

Here for the Patio

The best place for us to start

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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.

If an

Warm evenings, friends, delicious food, and cold drinks mean the outdoor dining season is here in SoIN! Enjoy your meal while taking in a beautiful view of historic downtowns, the Ohio River, wooded parks, or the Louisville skyline!

If you are like me and want to enjoy a nice meal and feel

Sometimes you and your girlfriends just need to get away. Southern Indiana has all the ingredients for a refreshing, fun, picture-worthy trip to create lifelong memories with your lady soulmates! With new businesses popping up, you'll find someplace new to check out each time you visit. Grab your

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

While SoIN is home to many breweries with a tasty food menu, we’d like to highlight some of our recommendations for restaurants in our area that are known for having an extensive beer list from the breweries in our own backyard and from all over the world.

Here’s a round-up of some must-order brews

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

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.

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