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Explore the Upside Down bicycling from Jeffersonville to New Albany, Indiana

Bike rides have taken on new meaning as kids explore bicycle adventures through the young characters in the hit Netflix sci-fi thriller Stranger Things™. For older generations, it brings back nostalgic rides from classic

When it comes to all things creepy or odd, I’m down. Add in a touch of strange, especially when it’s based on a popular Netflix series, and you’ll never have to ask me twice.

In 2024, SoIN debuted its Stranger Things of SoIN passport trail, paying homage to the Netflix hit “Stranger Things”, and I

It’s hard to believe summer is winding down, and Labor Day will be here before we know it. We at SoIN Tourism want to offer some ideas to get a head start on a fun and festive Labor Day weekend. From international cuisine, family- (and pet!) friendly festivals and fitness events, plus live music for

As you may have heard, pickleball has quickly become the fastest growing sport in the United States. SoIN has joined in on the craze, offering several options for play.

This accessible sport is the perfect mix of fun, fitness and friendship! It’s easy on the joints, great for your heart, and a

Juneteenth is coming quickly and SoIN Tourism wants to help you find a celebration to commemorate this important American holiday.

While originating in Galveston, Texas, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually around the United States since 1865. The holiday marks the day that the final group of

Since moving to the region in 2009, I’ve compiled a list of favorite places to take family and friends who are visiting from out of town. At the top of that list is Schimpff’s Confectionery in downtown Jeffersonville. No matter how many times I’ve seen their free candy-making demonstration (well

The 2025 Southern Indiana Pride Festival is just around the corner! Head to Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville from 4 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for great food, live music, and entertainment during this event celebrating Southern Indiana’s kindness and diversity.

What To Expect

The

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 the Howard Steamboat Museum in Jeffersonville on June 7, 2025. 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

Make your pre-wedding weekend unforgettable! These days, bachelor and bachelorette celebrations go way beyond the typical night out. Southern Indiana is full of standout experiences that turn good times into great memories.

Keep reading to discover the perfect “bach” weekend for you and your crew!