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Snowed in under the Dome: Blizzard of '78 Memories from Northwood/West Baden

West Baden '78 Snow Storm
Being snowed in after a huge winter storm may not be your idea of fun. But getting snowed in at West Baden Springs Hotel after perhaps the craziest snowstorm in Indiana’s history?
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The Earliest Resort Snapshots from the 1800s

Historic French Lick 1800's
They say a photo is worth a thousand words. We’d argue that these snapshots are even far more valuable than that.
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What's Coming in the New Year? 7 Things to Look Forward to in 2023

West Baden Springs Entrance
New year, new resort! (That’s how the saying goes, right?) We’re already getting jazzed up about turning the calendar to 2023 at French Lick Resort, because there’s a lot to look forward to in the new year. Here’s an early peek at 7 of them:
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Behind the Scenes at West Baden on the Busiest Day in 3 Years

December 16, 2022 By Brendan Perkins, French Lick Resort Marketing Department
West Baden Holiday Lights inside Dome
What does the busiest day since 2019 at French Lick Resort look like?
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From 'Banks of the Wabash' to West Baden, Indiana's State Song Got Its Start Here

Historic Mile Lick Photo
Ever look out your window during a stay at West Baden Springs Hotel and have a moment of reflection? Maybe a jolt of inspiration as well?
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Something to Satisfy All 5 Senses This Fall

Kids playing in leaves
It’s been nice having 100% cooperation from fall so far, hasn’t it? The first two weeks of autumn has treated us to one idyllic fall day after the next — crisp, foggy mornings, and sunny afternoons with a touch of breeze. More of that, please.
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So Cold the Vodka: A New Spirit with a Movie-Inspired Twist

So Cold the Vodka
If you’re looking to add a little color to your upcoming stay at French Lick Resort – or even your liquor cabinet at home – here’s something new to get you in the spirit.
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Bowles Mattress Co.'s West Baden Collection: Luxury for Your Own Bedroom

Bowles Mattresses in West Baden Springs Hotel
First things first: If you haven’t entered yet to win a Classic Queen Mattress from Bowles Mattress Company’s West Baden Collection … go do it now! There’s one more day to enter, with the contest ending Thursday, August 25. We’ll pick the winner Friday.
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A Stroll through the Hotel Gardens from the Early Days

French Lick Gardens
It’s always a nice time for a walk in the gardens — even if it’s just a pictorial stroll through history.
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10 Things Outside the Resort to Complete Your Summer Adventure

Drive in Movie
Last week we filled you in on 10 things to do at French Lick Resort this summer. Let’s branch out a bit today. Here’s 10 more things outside of the resort that you’ll want to find time for during your summer getaway to French Lick and West Baden.
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