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A Getaway on the Ohio River

Explore the riverfront towns of Jeffersonville, Clarksville and New Albany, where you can see what's new in the NoCo Arts & Cultural District. Do tastings at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Starlight Distillery and see what's playing at the Derby Dinner Playhouse.

About this Road Trip

NoCo Arts & Cultural District, Jeffersonville

Enjoying Arts & History

Don’t miss Jeffersonville’s newest point of interest, the NoCo Arts and Cultural District, home to artists, makers, historians and inventors. Catch a Broadway musical or lighthearted comedy at Clarksville’s Derby Dinner Playhouse, one of the oldest and largest continually operating professional dinner theaters in the country. After a homestyle dinner, the stage comes alive with lights, costumes, a live orchestra and professional performers. In New Albany, tour the 20,000-square-foot Culbertson Mansion, featuring 25 rooms, hand-painted ceilings, a carved staircase and elaborate plasterwork. Its original owner, William Culbertson, rose from being a dry goods clerk to one of the wealthiest men in the state in the late 1800s.

Huber's Orchard, Winery & Vineyard & Starlight Distillery

Wines & Brews

There’s something for everyone at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyard & Starlight Distillery. You can explore their 650 acres of orchards and vineyards, tour the award-winning winery and distillery, and sample wines and spirits. You can let them do the cooking at Starlight Cafe and have homemade ice cream, many made with their own fruits. Floyd County Brewing is several destinations in one, with a full-service family restaurant, a taproom and a garden bar with wooded beer garden. Pints & Union is a great place to relax over classic cocktails, small plates and comfort beers. The New Albanian Brewing Company’s Public House & Pizzeria features at least 25 hand-selected draft beers and about 250 bottled beers.

Pepin Mansion, New Albany

Living in Luxury at a B&B

Built in 1851 and restored in 2013, New Albany’s Pepin Mansion offers you elegance and historic charm, as well as a sumptuous breakfast. The home was built by Victor Pepin Jr., a lawyer and banker who was also the son of a well-known traveling circus owner. Jeffersonville is home to Market Street Inn, a three-story Second Empire 1881 mansion located just a block from the Ohio River. All guest rooms have a fireplace and private bath, and the chef prepares your three-course gourmet breakfast at your selected time choice. The home has a storied past, including being the “Old Ladies Home” for Civil War widows.

Rose Island Theme Park at Charlestown State Park

Exploring State Parks

You can explore the beautiful waterfalls, learn about the area’s history and hunt for fossils at Falls of the Ohio State Park. Way back when, folks traveled to the area to Rose Island Theme Park to play golf, dance, see zoo animals and enjoy the rides before the Great Depression ran it out of business. Today the park lies in ruin on a trail in Charlestown State Park, but you can explore it and read the signs explaining what each of the remains were in their heyday.

Brooklyn and the Butcher

Rivertown Dining

You'll love the atmosphere as much as the food at these one-of-a-kind restaurants. In downtown New Albany, try The Exchange Pub + Kitchen for seasonal food, hand-crafted cocktails and 12 rotating craft beers on tap or Brooklyn and the Butcher for small plates and big steaks. Have a Jeffersonville riverview when you dine at Bella Italia, specializing in authentic Italian dishes created with loal and imported ingredients. You can visit Adrienne & Co. Bakery & Cafe in either New Albany or Jeffersonville for breakfast, lunch and their famous cakes and cupcakes.

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Derby Dinner Playhouse

Derby Dinner Playhouse

A 500-seat dinner theater featuring Broadway musicals and comedies. A homestyle buffet is included in the ticket price. Group rates and AAA discount is available. Located just minutes from…

812-288-8281
derbydinner.com

Huber's Orchard, Winery & Vineyard & Starlight Distillery

Huber's Orchard, Winery & Vineyard & Starlight Distillery

Tradition. Heritage. Family. Words that are often used to describe what you feel when you visit the grounds of Huber’s Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards. Explore our 650 acres of…

812-923-9463
huberwinery.com

Falls of the Ohio State Park

Falls of the Ohio State Park

World-class fossil beds to seasonally explore. Interactive programs. Come see our new exhibits. Open year-round.

812-280-9970
stateparks.in.gov

Charlestown State Park

Charlestown State Park

Come and visit the Historic Portersville Bridge. Explore the trail and new exhibits at Rose Island. Boat ramp and river vista overlook on Ohio River.

812-256-5600
stateparks.in.gov

NoCo Arts & Cultural District

NoCo Arts & Cultural District

What is the NoCo Arts & Cultural District? It is North of Court Avenue. It is a whimsical, full-of-color and walkable district that is free and full of opportunities to explore the art…

812-786-2307
JeffersonvilleArt.com

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site

Admire the mansion's jaw-dropping architecture and hand-painted ceilings and hear the incredible story of the Culbertson family.  

812-944-9600
http://indianamuseum.org/explore/culbertson

NABC Pizzeria & Public House

NABC Pizzeria & Public House

Enjoy New Albanian Brewing Company's craft beers in this family-friendly pizzeria. Try their "upside down" pizza, a SoIN favorite!

812-944-2577
gosoin.com/listing/nabc-pizzeria-%26-public-house

Candlewood Suites

Candlewood Suites

The Candlewood Suites Louisville North hotel features a premier location just 4 miles from downtown Louisville in Clarksville. Spend time in the hotel’s heated indoor pool for a night…

812-284-6113
gosoin.com/listing/candlewood-suites

Market Street Inn

Market Street Inn

This stately 1881 mansion in downtown Jeffersonville, has been fully restored. The inn is just a block from the Ohio River and two blocks from restaurants, shopping and the Big Four…

812-285-1877
gosoin.com/listing/market-street-inn

The Pepin Mansion

The Pepin Mansion

The Pepin Mansion Bed & Breakfast is on downtown New Albany's historic Mansion Row. Built in 1851, the restored Pepin Mansion hosts weddings and special events as well as offering…

812-725-9186
gosoin.com/listing/the-pepin-mansion

Pints&union

Pints&union

This downtown New Albany pub is classified as a "progressively old world public house," where you can enjoy classic cocktails, small plates, and comfort beers. Counter service only. (Yes,…

812-913-4647
gosoin.com/listing/pints%26union

Ohio River Greenway

Ohio River Greenway

Access the Ohio River Greenway from our 3 historic riverside towns. You’ll have the best views of the Louisville skyline and the Ohio River. The Ohio River Greenway multi-use path…

gosoin.com/things-to-do/recreation/ohio-river-greenway

Floyd County Brewing

Floyd County Brewing

A unique brewery consisting of many different areas on one property including a full service family orienting Pub (The Public House), a Taproom (The Brew Haus) a Garden Bar (The Grain Haus)…

470-588-2337
m.floydcountybrewing.com

The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

New American dishes using area-sourced products are created at this rustic-chic gastropub. Located in the historic downtown New Albany, the Exchange pub + kitchen is a family friendly…

812-948-6501
exchangeforfood.com

Brooklyn and The Butcher

Brooklyn and The Butcher

A modern steakhouse featuring small plates & BIG STEAKS. At Brooklyn and the Butcher, we're taking everything you know about the traditional steakhouse and adding a fresh, modern…

812-590-2646
brooklynandthebutcher.com

Adrienne and Company

Adrienne and Company

A modern cafe and bakery that specializes in breakfast/brunch food and a variety of sweets.   Yelp Review:"I love Adrienne's in Jeffersonville, we've frequented here for the past…

812-282-2665
www.cakestodaymenu.com

Bella Italia

Bella Italia

Bella Italia offers a wide variety of authentic Italian dishes. Our menu is centered on local and imported ingredients to create refined & genuine flavors of Italy.   

812-913-1252
facebook.com/Bella-Italia-Jeffersonville-IN-1226771790820319/

Things To Do

525 Marriott Drive
Clarksville, IN 47129

812-288-8281 derbydinner.com

201 W. Riverside Drive
Clarksville, IN 47129

812-280-9970 stateparks.in.gov

12500 S.R. 62
Charlestown, IN 47111

812-256-5600 stateparks.in.gov

628 Michigan Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130

812-786-2307 JeffersonvilleArt.com

914 E. Main St.
New Albany, IN 47150

812-944-9600 http://indianamuseum.org/explore/culbertson

315 Southern Indiana Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130

gosoin.com/things-to-do/recreation/ohio-river-greenway

Food & Drink

19816 Huber Road
Borden, IN 47106

812-923-9463 huberwinery.com

3312 Plz Dr.
New Albany, IN 47150

812-944-2577 gosoin.com/listing/nabc-pizzeria-%26-public-house

114 E Market St.
New Albany, IN 47150

812-913-4647 gosoin.com/listing/pints%26union

129 W. Main St.
New Albany, IN 47150

470-588-2337 m.floydcountybrewing.com

118 W. Main
New Albany, IN 47150

812-948-6501 exchangeforfood.com

148 E Market St.
New Albany, IN 47150

812-590-2646 brooklynandthebutcher.com

129 W Court Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130

812-282-2665 www.cakestodaymenu.com

130 W. Riverside Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130

812-913-1252 facebook.com/Bella-Italia-Jeffersonville-IN-1226771790820319/

Lodging

1419 Bales Blvd.
Clarksville, IN 47129

812-284-6113 gosoin.com/listing/candlewood-suites

330 West Market St.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130

812-285-1877 gosoin.com/listing/market-street-inn

1003 East Main Street
New Albany, IN 47150

812-725-9186 gosoin.com/listing/the-pepin-mansion

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