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Dig a little deeper into stories about our history, unique guest features, and what’s happening around the resort.

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Go Inside the Progress of the Restored Billiard & Bowling Pavilion

August 13, 2024
The new West Baden Billiard & Bowling Pavilion
Soon it’ll be time to rack ‘em up and knock ‘em down in the Billiard & Bowling Pavilion – just like guests did more than 100 years ago at West Baden Springs Hotel.
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Taking a Visit Back to 1845, the First Year of French Lick Springs Hotel

August 06, 2024
Original French Lick Springs Hotel
French Lick Springs Hotel isn't too far away from a 180th birthday, and it’s almost difficult to wrap your mind about how old that really is.
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West Baden Springs Hotel by the Numbers

July 26, 2024
West Baden Springs Hotel Atrium
West Baden Springs Hotel isn’t just a marvel to enjoy with the eyes. With its geometric patterns, clean symmetry and wealth of history, the impressive figures about this structure make it just as fun to explore with your mind.
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A "Mountain" with a View: The Unique Formation and Attractions of Mt. Airie

July 18, 2024
The Pete Dye Course at French Lick
One of our recent out-of-state guests who played The Pete Dye Course came away pretty surprised at what Indiana had to offer.
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The Many Faces of Pluto Across French Lick Springs Hotel

Pluto mascot at French Lick Springs Hotel
We’re digging into the photo archives to shine a little light on the Pluto image and some of its devilish incarnations — a few of which you can still see today at French Lick Resort.
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Hotels, Circus, Riches, a Shocking Death: The Colorful Life of West Baden's Ed Ballard

June 28, 2024
West Baden Springs Hotel and Ed Ballard
Ed Ballard would be 150 years old today. Seems appropriate to mark the occasion, because this was a man who lived enough adventure for a few lifetimes.
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"Bridget Finds a Home": The Story of Growing Up at French Lick Springs Hotel

"Bridget Finds a Home" Book
If you’ve stayed a few days at French Lick Springs Hotel and thought “wouldn’t it be nice to stay here permanently?”— Bridget Chamberas has lived out your fantasy. In fact, she literally wrote the book on it.
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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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French Lick and West Baden Summer Snapshots, in Black and White

Old-time golfers at West Baden Springs Hotel
Summer's the season for travel. So how 'bout a little time travel? Here's some of our favorite vintage pictures highlighting summer life at French Lick and West Baden back in the day.
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10 Ways to Enjoy Our Legacy of Preservation

Historic archway entrance at West Baden Springs Hotel
Preservation Month may be winding to a close, but it's never too late to commemorate our preservation story. Here are 10 ways you can experience some of the historic sights and features that were saved at French Lick Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs Hotel and elsewhere across French Lick Resort.
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