Across the Ohio River from Louisville is a collection of smaller towns and cities that provide plenty of amenities in a more laid-back setting. And opportunities for outdoor recreation in Southern Indiana abound. “Southern Indiana truly is the sweet spot between country living and city life,” says Katerina Koehler with SoIN Tourism. “I love that in one day I can go for a 10-mile hike and barely see another person, then end the day with a five-star meal.”