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Area Attractions

Explore community activities near French Lick Resort.

For area attractions including the ones listed below, visit the Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park & Resort—French Lick

Explore the 40,000 sq ft of exciting water attractions for all ages from tots to teens, or the latest interactive games at The Treasure Chest Arcade all under one roof at the Big Splash Adventure—one of the few retractable roof water parks in the world. Open year round with blue skies and warm water guaranteed. Challenge the 40ft Slide Tower, float down the Lost River, or spend the day at Buccaneer Bay—all paths lead to a fun-filled day for the entire family. Big Splash Adventure has been recognized for its innovative and environmentally friendly design and has been dubbed as "The Greenest Large Water Park Project To Date."
812.936.3866 or 877.936.3866
8505 West State Road 56; French Lick, IN 47432
www.bigsplashadventure.com

Cave Country Canoes

Cave Country Canoes offers a variety of canoe and kayak trips on the unspoiled Blue River, the first Indiana stream to be included in the state's designated Scenic Rivers system. It features lots of fun riffles, stretches of smooth paddling, beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife.
888.702.2837
112 Main Street; Milltown, IN 47145
www.cavecountrycanoes.com

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari

If you are looking for family fun, you will find it here at America's first theme park. Holiday World is home to three of the world's top wooden roller coasters. Splashin' Safari is a sparkling clean waterpark with lots of water rides, shows, two wave pools, two action rivers and special water play areas for the little ones. Soft drinks are free.
877.463.2645
452 E Christmas Blvd; Santa Claus, IN 47579
www.holidayworld.com

The Indiana Railway Museum

Atourist railroad and museum founded in 1961 that has grown into a collection of over sixty-five pieces of rolling stock. The train may be boarded on the grounds of the French Lick Springs Hotel. The 10-mile excursion passes through a one-half-mile tunnel on the way to the small town of Cuzco.
800.748.7246
Lick, IN 47432
www.indianarailwaymuseum.org

Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau

877.422.9925
8291 West Beechwood Avenue; French Lick, IN 47432
www.visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com

Paoli Peaks

812.723.4696
2798 West County Road 25 South; Paoli, IN 47454
www.paolipeaks.com

Patoka Lake

26,000 acres of unspoiled beauty combined with 8,800 acres of water wonderland create the perfect vacation getaway. Patoka abounds with opportunities to enjoy water sports, fishing and much more. Facilities include a modern 455-site campground, nine boat-launching ramps, hiking trails, 17 miles of paved bike trails, an exercise trail, disc golf course, archery range, swimming beach and visitors center.
812.685.2464
3084 N Dillard Road; Birdseye, IN 47513
www.patokalakeindiana.com

Spring Mill State Park

Among Indiana's most popular parks, Spring Mill State Park offers cave tours, hiking, campgrounds, playgrounds, bike trails, boating, fishing, swimming, volleyball and a lodge with restaurant and meeting facilities. A main attraction is a restored pioneer village around a working water-powered gristmill. The Grissom Memorial building honors Hoosier astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom, who was one of the original seven Mercury astronauts.
812.849.4129
3333 State Road 60 East; Mitchell, IN 47446
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/6685.htm

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