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Dive into endless summer fun in Southern Indiana with dozens of attractions, activities, restaurants and shops waiting to be explored. Whether you're gearing up for outdoor adventures, ready to soak in art and culture, craving delicious local flavors, or set for a shopping spree at our local boutiques, there's a perfect getaway in SoIN waiting for you!
Squeeze the most out of summer with the SoIN Fun Trail, running now through Labor Day. This year’s Fun Trail is new and improved, featuring 30 must-visit SoIN attractions and businesses, quiz style check-ins and exclusive offers just for participants. Redeem points for rewards like a funky insulated water bottle or a squishable SoIN bison!
| | 10 Tips for A Night at the Georgetown Drive-In | Visit the Georgetown Drive-In for a nostalgic night of family fun to remember. A dual-screen outdoor attraction, the Georgetown Drive-In is 10 minutes from downtown New Albany and only a 20-minute drive from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It's the oldest, and longest running drive-in in the region celebrating its 74th season this year. Click the button for insider tips to ensure you maximize your fun at this timeless, SoIN attraction. | | 7 Sweet Facts About Schimpff's | Big news! Schimpff’s Confectionery is in the running for “Best Candy Store” in USA TODAY’s 10Best list! Serving up sweets for 134 years, Schimpff’s is home to famous cinnamon red hots, an old-fashinoed soda fountain and free candy-making demonstrations! Did you know that Schimpff’s also houses one of the only candy museums in the country? Check out our latest blog for more sweet facts and to vote for this sweet local gem! | | Celebrate & Honor Juneteenth in SoIN | | |
Celebrate Juneteenth while honoring Black and African American History at events throughout SoIN. Attend a free screening of Big Medicine: York Outdoors, a film elevating the story of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, learn about the The Tenacious Nurse Nichols an unsung African American Civil War hero and more.
Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth has been celebrated in the U.S. on June 19 since 1865. The holiday marks the day that Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas to deliver news of the Emancipation Proclamation – more than two years after the proclamation was made by President Lincoln. This news meant that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were now free.
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School's Out, Head to Southern Indiana!
Summer vacation is “SoIN!” With plenty of family-friendly attractions to create a fun-filled and educational itinerary, Southern Indiana is the perfect place for your next weekend or weekday getaway. Let our School’s Out itinerary help you plan out a week of affordable activities.
Click the button for your guide to 5 days of family fun in SoIN!
| | Learn something new while having fun at Falls of the Ohio State Park! Upcoming events include Junior Paleontologist; Mammoth, Mastodons & Elephants, Oh My!; Geography, History & Wildlife at the Falls; a Trilobite Scavenger Hunt and more! Many programs are free with admission to the Interpretive Center. | | Help show SoIN’s welcoming spirit at the Southern Indiana Pride Festival on June 7! This free, family-friendly, hometown festival takes place at Big Four Station Park in downtown Jeffersonville, featuring live performances, a local vendor market and more! The festival is free and open to all. | | Get ready for the ultimate craft beer experience at the Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest on June 7! Presented by Pearl Street Taphouse & Antz Marching, LLC, this festival promises a lineup of 100+ local, regional, and international brews curated by beer aficionados, plus delicious bites from local food trucks all on the campus of the historic Howard Steamboat Museum. Ticket prices vary. | | Each summer in downtown New Albany, Bicentennial Park is home to a FREE recurring Friday night music series. June’s performances kick off with Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters with The Jenkins Twins on June 6. Mr Please with Vezl, Jordan Wilson & the Coalition with Kiana Del, and Songs From the Road Band with Ellie Ruth Trio are also set to perform in June. | | The Jammin’ in Jeff FREE summer concert series returns to Jeffersonville’s RiverStage this June! The series kicks off with "An Evening with The Crashers" on June 13. Enjoy a special Juneteenth show on June 15 featuring hip-hop legends Paul Wall & Twista as headliners! | | Enjoy FREE live music at the "Good Times" summer concert series, held on the Central Green in Clarksville. These concerts occur from 6 – 11 p.m. one Saturday a month from May through August. Enjoy music, food trucks and a beer garden hosted by TEN20 Craft Brewery. On June 21, catch The Echoes opening for headliners The Swerve. | | Visit the Cultural Arts Center in New Albany for a free, family-friendly performance by Scotchamo (Scott Scarboro) at 1 p.m. on June 21. The performance is held in conjunction with his exhibition Retro-Active-Vision, now on display through October 18, 2025. Enjoy experimental lo-fi music featuring homemade and repurposed instruments. Registration is encouraged. | | New Albany Main Street’s “The SIP” returns to SoIN on June 21 at a new location – the stunning Culbertson Mansion! Taste your way through top local distilleries, breweries and restaurants. Cheer on your favorite bartender in the cocktail competition. Extend the fun with a Wicked Walk Tour add-on. This award-winning summer event sells out fast, so purchase your tickets today! | | Charlestown Founder’s Week, June 21 – 28, is a week of fun activities for the whole family! Participate in the car show, corn hole tournament, murder mystery dinner party and more! The week culminates with the annual parade and Rock and Glow Balloon Glow and Concert! Click the button for details on each event. | | Time Traveling Adventures in Southern Indiana | |
Discover your perfect SoIN getaway with our Choose Your SoIN Adventure quiz, now featured in our 2025 Visitor Guide. Follow along with travel blogger Clayton Hensley, a.k.a. Knox Road Tripper, as he uses the quiz to guide his journey through Southern Indiana’s past.
History buffs – and foodies – can take a few notes for their next trip to SoIN!
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Enjoy free fishing days in Southern Indiana on June 7 & 8! Cast, relax and catch some memories at these 7 fishing spots in SoIN.
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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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You know what they say, “All rainbows lead to SoIN!” 🌈 Check out this shot of the Big Four Bridge captured by Kyle Johnson! The bridge connects downtown Jeffersonville to Louisville’s Waterfront Park, making it easy to conquer two states in one visit.
📸: Big Four Bridge
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SoIN Tourism
228 Spring Street, Suite 106
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 280-5566
www.GoSoIN.com
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