Our 100 Days of Summer officially get rolling Memorial Day Weekend. And that calls for 100 things to do, see, and fill up your visit with all the best summer has to offer.
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1. See the fireworks on July 4th
2. More Fourth of July weekend fun including kids’ watermelon roll, bounce houses, cornhole tournaments and food trucks
3. Roast s’mores at the fire pit
4. Hike or bike 11+ miles of trails
5. Play a game on our new pickleball courts
6. Get a New York style pizza at Pluto’s Pizzeria and bowl at Pluto’s Alley
7. Bring a blanket for weekend family movies on the lawn
8. Take a Behind the Scenes Tour
9. Hot air balloon tethered rides (July 6)
10. Restless Road and Runaway June: double bill concert on August 10
11. Crack the case at Murder Mystery Weekend
12. Relax with a cold drink at the pool or hot tub
13. Tackle the challenging Pete Dye Course and savor 40-mile views
14. Visit the new Cabana Café and Paradise Point food and drink trucks at the French Lick Springs Hotel pool for a Jerk Chicken Caribbean Bowl and Dream Colada cocktail
15. Saturday morning yoga session
16. Find a rocking chair in the shade, grab a cocktail and enjoy the old-timey beat of the Pluto Tappers
17. Join an immersive Horse Sense class at our stables
18. Saturday pool parties with games, contests, music and trivia
19. Try an Old Fashioned (or one of the new mocktails) at Hagen’s Club House restaurant, and ask about the connection to Al Capone
20. Plan a girls’ getaway and dine at Table One
21. Try an adventure on the archery course
22. Sleep in, slip on the bathrobes and order room service
23. Watch Vintage Base Ball, then order the Baseball Cut Sirloin at 1875: The Steakhouse
24. Play badminton on the front lawn
25. Splurge on the breakfast buffet at The Grand Colonnade
26. Play 9 holes or hit a bucket of balls at the driving range at Valley Links Golf Course
27. Sip and unplug at Wine & Canvas
28. Browse the 200+ celebrities on our Wall of Distinguished Guests
29. Pick out truffles at the Signature Shop, then discover unique finds at Indiana Artisan Originals
30. A private carriage ride for the whole family (or just the two of you)
31. Swing and sway at Jazz Under the Dome Weekend
32. Try the new Birria Philly, enormous hand-breaded chicken tenders or a new smash burger at Power Plant Bar & Grill
33. Stroll the formal hotel gardens
34. Morning Swedish massage, afternoon mani/pedi at the spa
35. Sip on a red, white and blue Patriot or Sparkler cocktail at Spring No. 8
36. Play the old-school reel slots at French Lick Casino
37. Conquer the biggest steaks at 1875: The Steakhouse – the 24 oz. Cowboy Cut Ribeye and 24 oz. Prime Center Cut Porterhouse
38. Take one of our new e-bikes for a spin
39. Indulge in Afternoon Tea
40. Ride on horseback through the Hoosier National Forest
41. Shoot clay pigeons at the sporting range
42. Morning walk on the Ferguson Trail followed by a cinnamon roll skillet at Café Sinclair’s
43. Pie eating contests (Fourth of July/Labor Day weekends)
44. Play 18 at The Donald Ross Course
45. Get your steps and sunshine for the day with a self-guided outdoor historical tour
46. Try the locally made Zax Creamery French Lick Resort signature flavors: Derby Pie and Chocolate Dome
47. Ride along for a Historical Trolley Tour
48. Feast on the signature BBQ ribs at Hagen’s Club House Restaurant
49. Read the hidden library notes at West Baden Springs Hotel (and leave a new one)
50. Gather the whole crew for a surrey cart ride, or take out a 2-seater or cruiser bike
51. Play catch on the refurbished Sprudel Field at East Park
52. Take in a Sunset Dinner with an amazing view at our Pete Dye Course
53. Pack a picnic to enjoy in East Park
54. Skip dinner and split desserts instead – chocolate dome, brownie sundae, warm pie a la mode, white chocolate mocha cheesecake or Grand Marnier bundt cake at Ballard’s in the Atrium
55. Photo shoot at Pluto Spring House, Hygeia Spring or another of our historic structures
56. Watch artists in action at Hoosier Masters Artists Paint Out and take home a work of art
57. Hit the Activities Center for crafts, games, scavenger hunts and selfie hunts
58. Order your favorite cocktail at French Lick Springs Hotel’s weekend lobby bar, and people watch on a busy weekend
59. Order a BBQ pulled pork pizza off the late-night menu at West Baden Springs Hotel
60. Wake up before the crowds and enjoy morning coffee on the hotel veranda
61. Try the award-winning French Lick Manhattan or Signature Bloody Mary at 1875: The Steakhouse
62. Play checkers or chess in the West Baden atrium or lobby
63. Order ice cream at the French Lick Mercantile and head down to Pluto’s Alley for arcade games
64. See a sunrise at The Pete Dye Course
65. Plan a weekend date night at Sinclair’s Restaurant
66. Play French Lick Casino’s Sizzlin’ Hot Giveaway and win Blackstone grills and Stanley tumblers (look for more info to come)
67. Read a book on the hotel mezzanine or find a quiet spot in the atrium
68. Try our French Lick Private Select Woodford Reserve, and order it neat
69. Listen to live music nightly in the West Baden Springs Hotel atrium (and catch Late Night Jazz on weekends in the library)
70. Explore both of our historic hotels on a guided walking tour
71. Stroll the new gravel trails and the old bicycle track footprint at East Park
72. Go for an evening Twilight Tour at West Baden Springs Hotel
73. Hike the 2-mile round-trip Stables Trail, bring a bottle of wine and watch the sunset at the Stables Pavilion
74. Order a nightcap at West Baden Springs Hotel and watch the atrium lights change colors
75. Take a 3-day weekend for Labor Day festivities
Outside the Resort (in town or a short drive)
Head to Visit French Lick West Baden for plenty more on area attractions.
76. See Vanilla Ice and C&C Music Factory at ‘90s Dance Party on the Knoll at Castle Knoll Amphitheater
77. Attend Circus Day at the French Lick West Baden Museum
78. Animal encounters and drive-thru safari at Wilstem Wildlife Park
79. Do a chocolate, bourbon or wine tasting train at French Lick Scenic Railway
80. Ride the new Good Gravy family roller coaster at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
81. Pizza and ice cream lunch at French Licks (hey, it’s summer, treat yourself)
82. Pull up Google Maps and find Larry Bird’s childhood house – then try on Larry’s jacket at 33 Brick Street Restaurant
83. Kayak at Patoka Lake or Cave Country Canoes
84. Big Splash indoor water park
85. Scenic train rides at French Lick Scenic Railway
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86. Old Fashion Independence Celebration at Spring Mill State Park
87. Sunset Wine Cruises and Wildlife Boat Cruises at Patoka Lake
88. River Trip at Cave Country Canoes
89. Escape rooms at Escape! French Lick
90. Mini golf and laser tag at Shotz
91. Marengo Cave
92. Wine tastings at French Lick Winery
93. Go-karting
94. Cool off at Indiana Caverns or Bluespring Caverns
95. Vintage drive-in movies at Holiday Drive-In
96. Go ziplining
97. Big Splash indoor water park
98. Escape rooms at Escape! French Lick
99. Hike Pioneer Mothers Forest
100. Tour the facility at Spirits of French Lick Distillery
