Get Out & Enjoy Springtime at French Lick Resort

Spring at French Lick Resort is blooming with family-friendly fun and plenty of ways to get outside again. Plan a getaway and welcome back these warmer days, sunny skies and greening landscapes here in French Lick and West Baden.


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Riding a horse
Family on hike
Girls bowling

Spring Events

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Chuckwagon Cookout Select Fridays & Saturdays

April 18, 19, 25 & 26
May 2, 3, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31
Hayrides depart at 5pm & 6pm
The Stables at French Lick Resort
$52 adults • $20 children 12 and younger
Reservations required: (877) 496-4965

This is country living at its best. Hop aboard a hayride from West Baden Springs Hotel to the Stables Pavilion and be treated to a fireside meal cooked right before your eyes. Enjoy the sights of grazing horses and southern Indiana’s picturesque rolling hills, the sounds of live musical entertainment, and challenge your crew to a few lawn games as well.

  • Applicable sales tax and gratuity apply.
  • No shows and cancellations of less than 48 hours will be charged.
  • Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
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Golden Ticket Egg Hunt Friday, April 18 - Sunday April 20

Hop to it and find one of the giant golden eggs hidden throughout French Lick Springs Hotel on Easter weekend. Five eggs will contain a golden ticket to bring to the Activities Center for a prize. Anyone is welcome to participate as the five prizes are family-friendly. The hunt starts at 5pm Friday and runs until 5pm Sunday or until all five eggs are found.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Easter Brunch Sunday, April 20 • 10am - 3pm

West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
$85 per person • $25 children age 5-12
Free for children 4 and younger
Reservations required: (812) 936-5579

Easter brunch at West Baden Springs Hotel is an elegant holiday tradition for the whole family to share. Gather together in the magnificent atrium for an Easter-inspired menu full of brunch classics, satisfying entrees and sweet treats. Overnight guests of any resort hotel receive first priority for Easter Brunch reservations. Starting March 18, reservations will be open to the public. 

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and event without notice.

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Wine & Canvas Select Saturdays

April 26
May 24
June 7 & 21
3pm registration • 3:30pm - 6:30pm painting
West Baden Springs Hotel • Caddy Sinclair Room 
$80 per person • Reservations required: (812) 936-5579

Enjoy step-by-step instruction for painting your canvas while you relax, sip and paint along with an experienced and enthusiastic artist. You will leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and newfound talent. 

  • Price is per person, not including tax and gratuity.
  • Must be at least 21 or older with a valid ID to participate. 
  • Booking ahead is recommended for this event as capacity may be limited. This event may be canceled if minimum participation is not met.
  • Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
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AFTERNOON TEA & TOUR Select Wednesdays

May 28
12:30pm tour/2pm tea & 1:30pm tour/3pm tea
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
$68 adults • $35 children 12 and younger
Reservations required: (812) 936-5579

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

  • Price is per person, not including tax and gratuity.
  • Booking ahead is recommended for this event as capacity may be limited. This event may be canceled if minimum participation is not met.
  • Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
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Stables Behind the Scenes Thursdays

8:15am
The Stables at French Lick Resort • $30 per person
Reservations required: (812) 936-5546

Rise, shine, and go behind the scenes as the stars of our stables begin their day. Watch the morning routine of the horses as they come in from the pasture to be fed, brushed and saddled up for their “work day.” You’ll also have the chance to meet some of our 27 horses and have questions answered by our stables staff. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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AFTERNOON TEA SATURDAYS

2pm & 3pm seatings
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
$50 adults • $25 children 12 and younger
Reservations required: (812) 936-5579

Pinkies up for a truly elegant experience. Enjoy a proper afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones and other sweet and savory treats, and choose from a selection of gourmet teas. With the soothing sounds of live harp music accompanying tea, you’ll feel like royalty while savoring the ambiance of West Baden Springs Hotel.

  • No event on March 22, April 19, May 10
  • Price is per person, not including tax and gratuity.
  • Booking ahead is recommended for this event as capacity may be limited.
  • Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
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Outdoor Activities

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BIKE AND SURREY RIDES 10am - 7pm

Reservations recommended: (844) 602-5248

It’s a great day to go for a leisurely ride! Click to the map below and plan your route to discover some of the resort's 3,200 scenic acres.

Waivers for all riders and a driver’s license and contact information for the adult renting the equipment are required. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Helmets and closed-toed shoes are recommended while riding. Surrey carts must remain on resort property. To expedite the rental process, please complete a bike and surrey rental waiver or an ebike rental waiver online.

Regular Daily Hours

At French Lick Springs Hotel • Activities Center
10am - 8pm
Bike rentals end one hour before closing time.

Single Bike
1 hour: $10
Additional: $5 per hour

E-bike
1 hour: $30

Surrey Carts
2-Person Cart: $25 per hour
4-Person Cart $35 per hour
6-Person Cart: $45 per hour

Hours & Rates Rental Agreement Bike Route
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Sporting Ranges

Simulate the thrill of the hunt at our 75-acre sporting ranges, featuring sporting clays and archery. Both shooting ranges are perfect for all skill levels, from seasoned marksmen to beginners.

SPORTING CLAYS

Daily • 9am - 3:30pm
The Stables at French Lick Resort
Reservations required: (812) 936-5546
For ages 13 and older.

Think you’re a good shot? Simulate the thrill of a hunt and fire away at clay targets of various trajectories, speeds, elevations, distances and target sizes. No prior experience necessary — perfect for both novice shooters and experienced marksmen, and a great outdoor adventure for small and medium-sized groups.

25 Target Rounds

  • $95 per person (includes shotgun, shells, safety glasses and golf cart)
  • $65 per person (guest provides own shotgun and shells; safety glasses and golf cart included)

50 Target Rounds

  • $150 per person (includes shotgun, shells, safety glasses and golf cart)
  • $100 per person (guest provides own shotgun and shells; safety glasses and golf cart included)

100 Target Rounds

  • $200 per person (includes shotgun, shells, safety glasses and golf cart)
  • $150 per person (guest provides own shotgun and shells; safety glasses and golf cart included)

ARCHERY RANGE

Daily • 9am - 3:30pm
The Stables at French Lick Resort
Reservations required: (812) 936-5546
Recommended for ages 5 and older. Crossbows are not permitted.

Put your marksmanship to the test at our outdoor archery range. The “wildlife” in these rolling wooded hills are lifelike, three-dimensional animal targets that will test your aim and skill. It’s a fun and unique activity whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a beginner, as your instructor can show you the basics. Perfect for small groups and parties of up to 12.

10 Target Shoot

  • $60 per person (includes recurve bow, arrows, arm guard and golf cart)
  • $40 per person (guest provides own bow and arrows; golf cart provided)
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Pickleball

Enjoy a game on our new pickleball courts located behind French Lick Casino and in East Park at West Baden Springs Hotel. Rent paddles and balls in the Activities Center at French Lick Springs Hotel or from the front desk at West Baden Springs Hotel. They are also available for purchase at the West Baden Mercantile Company. Courts are available on a first-come basis.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice. 

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Golf

There's no time like spring for a drive. At all of our resort courses, ages 13-17 play for half price and kids 12 and younger golf for free when playing with an adult. Also coming this spring: the debut of our brand-new 9-hole short course in May.

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Children's Activities

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Children's Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 20

2pm - 7pm
Activities Center
Exclusively for resort guests

Bring the kids for our Easter Sunday egg hunt in and around the Activities Center and playground. Tons of candy-filled eggs will be hidden, and among them will also be five small golden eggs with golden tickets inside for the finder to bring back to the Activities Center to claim a prize. The hunt goes until 7pm or until all the eggs are found.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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S'MORES Fridays and Saturdays

6pm - 7:30pm
Activities Center 

How 'bout a sweet treat to end the day? Stop by and make s'mores around the fire pit, roasted to perfection just the way you like it.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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CHALK WALK Fridays & Saturdays

10am - 8pm
Activities Center

Put your creative side to the test! Pick up your colored chalk inside the Activities Center and help us transform our sidewalk into your own work of art.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Adventure Awaits Bingo Select Dates in April

Mondays & Wednesdays • 11am – 1pm
Fridays & Saturdays • 7:30pm-8pm
Activities Center

Join us with family and friends to play bingo for a chance at winning a cool prize.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Pack your Bags Scavenger Hunt Daily in April

10am - 8pm
Activities Center

Pick up your clue sheet at the Activities Center, explore French Lick Springs Hotel to find all the items missing from your suitcase, and return your completed sheet to the Activities Center to claim your prize.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Where in the World Selfie Hunt Daily in April

10am - 8pm
Activities Center

Pick up your selfie guide at the Activities Center, then follow all the clues throughout French Lick Springs Hotel to snap a selfie at each stop.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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