Leisure and Travel Blog

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

As we ease out of the sweatpants and cozy athleisure styles that were a fashion mainstay throughout the pandemic, spring 2021 is here. Showcasing a slew of stylish looks, we make our long-awaited fashionable re-emergence.

From puff sleeves and statement trousers to bubblegum pink, floral designs and

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

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

Get your holiday shopping done for everyone on your list in SoIN! Southern Indiana is home to locally owned boutiques and shops that offer one-of-a-kind or handmade goods!

And as we get closer to the 2020 holiday season, it is time to start thinking about how you can do your part to support SoIN’s

The season of giving is upon us! I love the feeling of giving someone a gift that makes their face light up. Plenty of shops in SoIN can help you get that “wow” reaction with your gift-giving! And, because of the pandemic, this year more than ever it is important to support local small businesses in

Bright as beacons, pumpkins tell us, “it’s fall!” If you love pumpkin everything, SoIN has no shortage of pumpkin-inspired things to do, eat and ways to treat yourself all season long. Here’s a quick guide to pumpkin things in SoIN:

Fall Farm Fun

Fall in SoIN wouldn’t be complete without some fall

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

7 southern Indiana must-shop boutiques

Yes, we know it’s Southern Indiana but when have Hoosiers ever forgotten Derby? This is the season of horses, hats, and hospitality -- money and mint juleps. Being so close to Louisville in Southern Indiana means the Derby is our hometown event, and we want to

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 &