Attractions & Things To Do
Outdoor & Riverside Recreation
Bike or walk across the Ohio River on the mile-long Big Four Bridge that connects downtown Jeffersonville to downtown Louisville.
Southern Indiana has several cabin options to give you the adventurous experience best suited for your family or travel crew.
Located at a reclaimed site where an ammunition plant stood, this is one of Indiana's largest and newest state parks. Hike the trails and fish on the banks of Fourteen-Mile Creek along with other activities. Don't miss Rose Island, a once-popular amusement park during the 1920s. Click here for our Charlestown State Park guide.
Clark State Forest is the oldest state forest in Indiana and is home to the southern end of the state's longest hiking trail, Knobstone Trail. Click here for our Clark State Forest guide.
Deam Lake State Recreation Area
This park features many amenities including a spacious lake and beach, camping, horse rentals, boat rentals, mountain biking trails, and more. Click here for our Deam Lake State Recreation Area guide.
Walk alongside the Ohio River on the world's largest exposed Devonian Fossil beds and wander inside the Interpretive Center to check out its four themes and learn about its fascinating history. Click here for our Falls of the Ohio State Park guide.
Skateboarders can shred this summer at New Albany's river-themed skate park.
Take a stroll or bike on this 7-mile pathway along the Ohio River that connects Clarksville, Jeffersonville, and New Albany.
A climate-adaptive urban park now being developed below the Falls of the Ohio in Clarksville. Watch for beavers, deer and more during a hike on Mill Creek Trail.
An attraction that offers the ultimate outdoor experience. Head to New Albany to take part in archery, fishing, shoot clay pigeons, and more.
Southern Indiana offers several free outdoor pickleball courts, including Ray Lawrence Park in Clarksville, Sam Peden Community Park in New Albany, and Lottie Oglesby Park in Jeffersonville.
Amusement Parks & Waterparks
Charlestown Family Activities Park
This park has everything! Enjoy the splash pad, roller skating, mini-golf, playground, and more. Check out The Depot, a spot designed by teens for teens featuring a variety of board and yard games such as table tennis, shuffleboard, corn hole, trash pong and more. There is a stage area for live events, plus a TV for enjoying movies, sporting events and video games. The Depot is ADA accessible. Opening day for The Depot is April 26 and opening day for the Family Activities Park is May 24.
Clarksville Cove Family Aquatic Center
An aquatic experience that will keep you coming back, with three splash pads, multiple slides, a full-size pool, and a snack bar. Opening day is May 24.
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
A theme park and a water park with a seasonal theme in Santa Claus, Ind. that's perfect for the family in the summer. Opening May 23 to the public.
Slides, kiddie pools, full-sized pools, concession stands and so much more! Your summer fun attraction. Opening day is May 24.
Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay
Louisville's lone theme park is filled with 60 thrilling rides and pure entertainment for the family. The waterpark offers everything from a lazy river to monster waterslides and everything in between! The theme park opens May 10, and the water park opens May 24.
River Run New Albany Family Waterpark
A summer fun hot spot! River Run is one of the area's premier waterparks offering exciting slides, a kiddie pool, full-size pool, and a concession stand. Opening day is May 24.
Sports
SoIN has its own soccer team! Southern Indiana FC is a semi-professional football club that is a part of the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL). Home games are played at Green Valley Soccer Complex in New Albany.
Paint the lines at Goodbounce Pickleball Yard in Clarksville. Located near Clarksville’s iconic Colgate Clock, Goodbounce offers six indoor cushioned courts, a fun atmosphere and beverages. Courts are open to the public and can be reserved online. Membership is also available.
Pickleball Euphoria Clarksville is conveniently located at the crossroads of Clarksville, Jeffersonville and Sellersburg, with easy access to interstates and Veterans Parkway amenities. No membership is needed to play, but it’s required to book a court. New to the game? Try a FREE beginner clinic. Visit their website for membership info and events.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts Alliance of Southern Indiana
Promoting art within three Southern Indiana counties, it offers programs and events throughout the year.
Catch a musical at this iconic southern Indiana dinner theatre where shows rotate monthly. Summer shows are "Pinkalicious the Musical", "Half Baked", "Matilda the Musical" and "Come From Away."
Georgetown Drive-In is open from late spring to early autumn, showing first-run movies, as well as classics. Take a step back in time and go to the drive-in!
A whimsical art district in Jeffersonville that showcases an array of colors. Don't miss the variety of summer events happening at The Depot at NoCo.
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Summer is packed with live music events you won’t want to miss. Highlights include Jammin' in Jeff, the Town of Clarksville's "Good Times" Summer Concert Series and Concerts by the Creek. View more live music happenings here.
Farm Experiences
Charlestown, Jeffersonville and New Albany Farmers Markets
Three separate farmers markets in three different and robust Southern Indiana towns. Here you can find fresh produce and other goods on a weekly basis.
Joe Huber Family Farm & Restaurant
Yes, you can have a delicious country-style meal here but there is so much more. Kids will enjoy the playground and can feed the ducks and fish.
Pick fresh strawberries, enjoy a wine or spirits tasting or tour, and shop in the country market. Huber's is the largest winery in Indiana and is a favorite within the community.
Museums
Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center
A branch of the public library with rotating and permanent art exhibits in the heart of New Albany. Each exhibit is sure to grab your attention and make you think about the past and future.
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
Take a tour inside the home of William Culbertson, once the richest man in the state of Indiana, and gaze at the artistic and architectural beauty of the mansion. Preregistration for the timed tours is recommended. The max capacity is 10 people.
A 22-room mansion turned museum located along the Ohio River that allows visitors to explore the region’s rich steamboat history. Interior woodwork and décor were constructed by the Howard Shipyard’s master craftsmen in the 19th century.
This museum showcases the history of firefighting dating back to the 1700s, with a collection of fire engines, including one from 1756.
Travel back in time at the Clark County Museum. The museum’s collection contains donated artifacts dating from Native Americans and early settlers to present day. Spend some extra time with museum guides to hear tales of ghosts and a steamboat circus.
Golf
One of two golf courses designed by native Fuzzy Zoeller. It is a demanding, yet brilliantly designed course.
The second Southern Indiana course designed by Master's champion Fuzzy Zoeller. A course for anyone, with excitement at each hole.
The ultimate "shot maker's" course with wide fairways and large greens; located in the heart of Jeffersonville.
Hidden Creek Golf Club
27-hole course in the countryside where turkeys and bald eagles are often seen.
Valley View Golf Club
Located on a wooded hillside, this course has everything like subtle breaks on the green, potential water hazards, sand bunkers, and unusual grass bunkers.
Wooded View Golf Course
Known for its beautiful clubhouse and wooded surroundings. It's not unlikely that you'll see a rabbit, deer, fox, and other living animals.
Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries
Craft distillery in New Albany with a speakeasy-style tasting room and 4 featured spirits: Gin, vodka, oaked rum and silver rum.
SoIN’s lone brew-stillery, Donum Dei offers craft beer, 2 whiskeys (one rye) a bourbon, gin, vodka and liquors, plus small bites, sandwiches and soup.
Ten20 Craft Brewery is Clarksville’s first brewery, serving world-class beer brewed just across the river in Louisville, Ky. This one-of-a-kind atmosphere offers craft beer and outstanding signature artisan pizzas and fresh salads in collaboration with MozzaPi. Sip and savor while being surrounded by views of the Ohio River and the Louisville skyline!
The two-for-one special, Fistful of Ale and Fistful of Tacos are side by side and serve up immaculate locally crafted beer and tacos.
Floyd County Brewing Co. & The Enchanted Forest
A brewery, restaurant and live music venue all in one! This medieval-themed brewery offers award-winning craft beer and pub grub, plus live music entertainment in the Enchanted Forest.
Huber's is the largest estate-bottled winery in Indiana and is a favorite within the community. Take a farm to bottle tour or gather with friends in the wine tasting loft. Enjoy live music on the weekends.
Taste local and international beers at New Albany Brewing Company. Enjoy NABC craft beers or brews from across the greater region and even from overseas.
This brewery and live music venue features 12 beers on tap and plenty of games to keep you entertained, like cornhole, darts, jenga and arcade games.
Located at Huber’s Orchard & Winery, this spot offers a wide variety of spirits—whiskey, brandy, rum, vodka and gin. Book a tour to enjoy the full experience.
Grab Hoosier brews and bites at this primo spot overlooking the Ohio River.
Savor a selection of fine wines, craft cocktails, cider or alcohol-free drinks all while enjoying the chic atmosphere.
Summer Shopping
Summer shopping is always a popular activity in our riverside towns because of the abundance and diversity of shops—many within walking distance of each other. You'll be able to find anything from summer apparel to home decor. Buy yourself the perfect gift or find something for that hard-to-buy-for friend. Treat yourself to a day of shopping in downtown Jeffersonville or downtown New Albany!
Dining & Desserts
Summertime, the perfect time to grab a cocktail outside and dine on a patio. What makes Southern Indiana's restaurants so special is it's access to riverside dining, which gives customers a gorgeous view of the Ohio River and downtown Louisville. Don't forget to get dessert after your meal or grab an ice cream cone at one of Southern Indiana's ice cream shops!
Digital Passports
Have a summer of fun with our FREE digital passports! Be a part of the SoIN Fun Trail, running from May 23 through Labor Day. This year’s Fun Trail is new and improved, featuring 30 must-visit SoIN attractions and businesses, pop-quiz style check-ins and exclusive offers just for Fun Trail participants! Redeem points for rewards like a funky insulated water bottle or a squishable SoIN bison!
Extend the fun with our year-round Scenic SoIN, Inspired SoIN and Stranger Things of SoIN passports. Sign up for your FREE passports now!
Signature Events
Summer brings highly anticipated events like the Rollin' on the River Beer Fest, Southern Indiana Pride Festival, local Independence Day celebrations and more.
New in SoIN
Discover what's new in Southern Indiana this year! Read our "New in 2025" blog to explore the latest attractions, shops and restaurants.
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