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Holiday Snapshots through the Eyes of Our Guests

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

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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French Lick & West Baden Restoration: By the Numbers

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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Pieces of the Past Help Build our New Stables Event Barn

September 26, 2024
Stables Event Barn at French Lick Resort
You know that hotels are at the heart of our preservation story. You might not know about another historic structure that’s found new life on our resort grounds.
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8 Ways to Get Around and Experience Fall

West Baden Springs Hotel in Fall
On your own two feet, on a set of wheels, even on horseback — there’s no wrong way to get around and see the sights this autumn.
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Spotlighting Lost Features from the Resort's Past

French Lick Springs Hotel Domed Pool
Some of French Lick Resort's classic features have been lost to time. But thanks to our photo archives, we can still take a little time-travel tour and get a feel for how folks lived the resort life in days gone by.
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Get a Taste of Our Newest Menu Items

August 27, 2024
Dining at French Lick Resort
If you haven’t visited our resort restaurants yet this season, hurry back and see us. We’ve cooked up a lot of good stuff since your last visit.
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6 Experiences to Drink In for National Bourbon Day

Enjoying Bourbon at French Lick Resort
It’s National Bourbon Day — and it’s Friday — so you better believe we’re raising a glass.
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