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Add a little riverside fun to your summertime. On the north bank of the Ohio River – just across from Louisville, Kentucky – Southern Indiana's Clark and Floyd counties have an eclectic mix of outdoor recreation, culture, history, shopping, dining and family fun.
Explore our riverside attractions, restaurants, parks and more. Click the button to plan your SoIN summer getaway now.
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Make the Most of the SoIN Fun Trail | Have your best summer ever when you join the SoIN Fun Trail, a free digital passport connecting you to Southern Indiana attractions, restaurants, shops and more. Check out our blog for everything you need to know to make the most of the passport from now through Labor Day weekend! | |
Insider's Guide to Street Rod Nationals | The largest hot rod show in Kentuckiana returns this weekend! Join fellow car-lovers from across the world for the 55th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky - right across the river from SoIN. This year's show is August 1 - 4. | |
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Summer Things to Do
Dive into the endless fun of Southern Indiana with hundreds of attractions, activities, restaurants and shops waiting to be explored! Whether you're up for outdoor adventures, ready to soak in art and culture, craving delicious local flavors, or gearing up for a shopping spree at our local boutiques, there's something exciting for everyone!
Spend time in the great outdoors at places like Deam Lake or Charlestown State Park, home to Rose Island, a former amusement park that Louisville and Southern Indiana residents flocked to in the Roaring '20s! Indulge in a summer shopping spree in our downtowns, then savor a delightful patio dinner! Click the link for more summer activities to explore in SoIN.
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Celebrate 50 Years of "Dinner-tainment"
To mark its golden anniversary, Derby Dinner Playhouse has unveiled a spectacular new, “50th Anniversary Celebration” show. Hosted by J.R. Stuart, each performance promises a nostalgic journey through the theatre’s storied past, celebrates its vibrant present and offers a glimpse into an exciting future.
Both evening and matinee performances of the show will be offered August 19 and September 9. Each performance features beloved DDP performers alongside special guest artists. Get your tickets today to sing, dance and reminisce at Derby Dinner Playhouse!
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Experience, “Jersey Boys," the story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. The show follows the group as they went from four blue-collar kids to becoming one of the greatest successes in pop music history. Catch a performance at Derby Dinner Playhouse from August 14 to September 29. Ticket price includes dinner, show, tax and parking. | |
Head to Speed Fellowship Hall in Sellersburg on August 23 & 24, for the Art Near Speed Park show. Experience a diverse range of artworks, sign up for adult or kids craft classes and immerse yourself in the artistic community! | |
Swap the hustle and bustle for tranquility at the Falls of the Ohio Foundation's Summer Yoga Series on August 10. Led by instructor Dre Smith, it welcomes all experience levels, fostering mind-body connection through ancient practices for inner harmony and well-being. Sign up now for breathtaking views at Falls of the Ohio State Park. | |
Attend some (or all!) of Clarksville Parks & Recreation events this August! Take the kids out for their Touch-a-Truck and Movie in the Park events on August 2 or check out the Firehouse Fun Day on August 10. Last but not least, the Clarksville Community Yard Sale is celebrating its 25th year on August 24. | |
Be a part of Southern Indiana’s inaugural Tomato Festival on August 18 at the Purdue Technology Center in New Albany. Hosted by Sunnyside Master Gardeners (SMG), the festival offers games, tomato taste-testing of over 10 varieties, contests for the prettiest and ugliest tomatoes, and more. | |
The Monarch Festival returns to Southern Indiana on September 7! This year’s festival is held in conjunction with Art on the Parish Green at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Albany. The family-friendly event features 100 local arts and crafts booths, live music, food and more. It is free to attend, but there is a $5 suggested donation to take part in the butterfly education experience. Make sure to stay for the butterfly release at 6 p.m. | |
Presented by The Indiana Historical Society at the Scribner House in New Albany, “Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana,” explores how women across Indiana passionately labored for suffrage through countless meetings, campaigns and grassroots efforts. Exhibit dates are August 17, 24 and 31 from 9 a.m. – Noon. | |
Enjoy a fun-filled day at the Howard Steamboat Museum’s 7th annual Car Show and fundraiser on August 24! Listen to live music by the CMN Trio, enter raffles and a 50/50 drawing and savor delicious food while viewing classic and unique cars. Spectators enter free. Car registration is $18 before August 16 or $20 at the door. | |
Spend your Friday nights at the final Jammin’ in Jeff concerts! Enjoy FREE performances by The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band and Joslyn & the Sweet Compression (August 2) Hot Brown Smackdown and Kindred Valley (August 9) The Jayhawks and Tommy Prine (August 16). | |
8 Ways to Cool Off in SoIN | |
When the summer heat is on, we’ve got fun ways for the whole family to cool off! Click the link for 8 water fun options in Southern Indiana.
8 Ways to Cool Off
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Dine, Play & Stay with Your Pets | |
We’ve scouted dog-friendly attractions throughout Southern Indiana just to prove it's always a dog day in SoIN! Check out these dine, play and stay locations that will welcome you and your furry four-legged family member(s) with open arms while visiting Southern Indiana.
Dine, Play & Stay with Your Pets
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Hotels
Feeling spontaneous? Plan a getaway for any reason at all. Check out our hotels. Only a mile from downtown Louisville.
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Events
Find things to do in the area whether you’re visiting from out of town or a local who just wants to get out and explore!
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SoIN Tourism
228 Spring Street, Suite 106
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 280-5566
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