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Holiday Snapshots through the Eyes of Our Guests

December 17, 2024
A family walking next to a Christmas tree
See some of the holiday magic through the eyes of our guests who make French Lick and West Baden part of their holiday plans.
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10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

December 11, 2024
A group of women at West Baden Springs Hotel
Whether you’re wanting to give the gift of an experience – or something tangible to wrap up and place under the tree – we’ve got it here this season. Here are 10 great gift ideas for every type of person on your list.
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Hop on for a Ride through Rail Trolley History

December 04, 2024
An Historic Rail Trolley Car
Taking a ride on the rail trolley at French Lick Resort is one of those must-do experiences that feels like you’re stepping back in time. But do you know how far, exactly?
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Our Holiday Lights Are Shining ... and We Know Bill Cook is Smiling

November 26, 2024
Christmas Lights at West Baden Springs Hotel
We go big for the holidays. You could almost consider it following merry marching orders from Bill Cook, the man responsible for reviving our hotels into what they are.
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The Sweet Details and Fun Facts of our Spectacular Gingerbread House

November 18, 2024
Gingerbread House at French Lick Springs Hotel
One of our favorite holiday traditions here at French Lick Resort is now on display. And judging from the oooohs and ahhhhs by folks stopping to see it, our holiday gingerbread house is bigger and better than ever.
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A Weekend Itinerary for the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

November 12, 2024
Christmas Tree and Holiday Scene
There’s a total of 7 weekends this season for you to experience our holiday magic. Get in the spirit with a weekend itinerary to illuminate your holiday travels.
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A Historical Peek into the Unique Spaces of West Baden Springs Hotel

November 06, 2024
Historic West Baden Springs Hotel Lobby
You've probably seen vintage photos of the West Baden Springs Hotel atrium, lobby and exterior — now, take a little deeper dive into the other spaces in the hotel that made it so awe-inspiring when it first opened in 1902.
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Contractor Cooperation: the Skilled Team that Built West Baden

October 22, 2024
West Baden Springs Hotel History
To build West Baden Springs Hotel from the ground up, you need a little help from your friends. The more the better when it comes to specialized skills and materials.
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Take a Ride Through Monon Railroad History

October 14, 2024
Monon Railroad Train Car
The Monon Railroad was the line responsible for bringing guests from near and far to experience French Lick and West Baden Springs Hotels, and the trains were a big piece in how the hotels expanded and evolved into the great structures we know today.
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French Lick & West Baden Restoration: By the Numbers

October 04, 2024
French Lick Springs Hotel lobby
When it came to the restoration of West Baden and French Lick Springs Hotels in the mid-2000s, we went big. Real big.
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