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The Many Faces of Pluto Across French Lick Springs Hotel

July 12, 2024

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.

Hotels, Circus, Riches, a Shocking Death: The Colorful Life of West Baden's Ed Ballard

June 28, 2024

West Baden Springs Hotel

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.

"Bridget Finds a Home": The Story of Growing Up at French Lick Springs Hotel

June 23, 2024

French Lick Springs Hotel

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.

6 Experiences to Drink In for National Bourbon Day

June 13, 2024

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

French Lick and West Baden Summer Snapshots, in Black and White

June 05, 2024

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.

10 Ways to Enjoy Our Legacy of Preservation

May 24, 2024

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.

3 New Discoveries Inside the West Baden Springs Hotel Museum

May 17, 2024

Whether it’s your first time inside the West Baden Springs Hotel Museum or you’ve already visited before, there’s more history to see and more stories to discover.