Whether your idea of fun is bowling, bicycling, shopping, horseback riding or simply lounging by the pool, you’ll find a wealth of activities for all seasons. Explore all the ways to be entertained during your stay.
Events CalendarIn addition to what we have planned below, check out other amenities and events for kids of all ages throughout French Lick Resort. Visit The Stables at French Lick Resort for a horse or pony ride, or even a quick barn tour. Play golf at Valley Links Golf Course (free for kids 12 and younger). Get on a roll in Pluto's Alley. Have Afternoon Tea with mom and dad in the West Baden Springs Hotel atrium. Or just get outside and get some fresh air this fall. With pools, bike rides, hiking trails and more, there’s fun around every corner!
PLEASE NOTE: Programming for the Activities Center will be in the Exhibition Hall on December 9-10 and in the Windsor Ballroom on December 16-17. The hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays.
10am - 6pm
French Lick Springs Hotel
(812) 936-5553
Whether it’s crafts, movies or board games, the Activities Center is the go-to hangout for kids! Our activities department provides a range of exciting and interactive events and games to give children a fun-filled experience during your stay at French Lick Resort. Trained activities counselors supervise a variety of experiences for all our guests. The Activities Center is located in front of French Lick Springs Hotel.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
10am - 6pm
Activities Center
$5 - $20 per activity
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Noon - 4pm
Activities Center
$50
For kids age 6 – 17
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
7pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Monon Room
Complimentary or $10 drop-off option
Bring the whole crew for a family-friendly flick. Arrive a little early and play a round of bingo at 6:00 before the movie. Complimentary popcorn will be served during the movie. Here's a list of what's showing:
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
6:30pm – 7pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Monon Room
Complimentary
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.
10am - 6pm
Activities Center
Complimentary
Bring your cameras, snap a family photo and create a lasting memory of your time spent at French Lick Resort. December's selfie background is "Candy Cane Lane".
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
French Lick Resort is where the sights, sounds and spirit of the holiday season come to life. Our 50 Days of Lights begin with two grand tree lighting ceremonies, and the holiday hoopla goes all through December with special holiday events and children’s activities. Our halls will be decked with dazzling decorations and a half-million holiday lights brightening the resort.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Grab a take-home craft kit for your kids and watch them enjoy their very own French Lick Resort crafts. Kits can be purchased for $16 at the Signature Shop in the Promenade of Shoppes, located on the main level of French Lick Springs Hotel, or at the West Baden Mercantile Company near the lobby of West Baden Springs Hotel.
Located on the lower level of French Lick Springs Hotel, Pluto’s Alley features fun and games for all ages. With six lanes of bowling, you can challenge the crew to a game without leaving the resort. Lane rental is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Hit up the arcade for the latest video games along with foosball, air hockey and Hoop Fever. And when it’s time to refuel, Pluto's Pizzeria is right next door with the best pizza this side of Brooklyn, served whole or by the slice.
Hours:
Daily •11am - 11pm
Cosmic Bowling:
Daily • 9pm - 11pm
Individual Lane Rate:
$50 per hour for up to 5 people, including shoe rental
Group Rate:
To reserve Pluto’s Alley for your private event, contact Group Sales at (812) 936-5505.
Taking a dip never goes out of season at both of the resort’s indoor pools. Located next to our outdoor pools, our indoor pools range in depth from 3-feet to 4 1/2-feet deep. Fluffy, absorbent towels are provided at both pools.
French Lick Springs Hotel
6am - Midnight
The pool at French Lick Springs Hotel has retractable sides that can be opened to let in fresh air and sunshine. Kids will love the dolphin fountain in the middle.
West Baden Springs Hotel
6am - Midnight
Pool Menu: 7am - 11pm
With a traditional lap pool that measures 76’ long by 26’ wide, the indoor pool at West Baden Springs Hotel is located on the lower level of The Spa at West Baden. For ultimate recovery and relaxation, enjoy a dip in the hot tub.
Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you have to forego your fitness routine. State-of-the-art fitness centers are available to guests seven days a week at both hotels — 24 hours a day at French Lick Springs Hotel (for ages 18+), and 6am to midnight daily at West Baden Springs Hotel. Amp up your workout with Matrix treadmills, ascent trainers, recumbent bikes, strength circuit equipment, adjustable bench and free weights.
Nestled behind West Baden Springs Hotel, The Stables at French Lick Resort is open daily 9am-4pm and is home to 27 horses who have each been carefully selected and trained by our stables manager for a minimum of two years. Among them are trail horses for the eight miles of scenic horseback riding trails, the resort’s two carriage horses and ponies that provide rides for the little ones.
Learn MoreTake aim on unique challenges at our 75-acre sporting ranges, featuring sporting clays and archery. Both ranges are available in all seasons, weather permitting.
More Info & PricesFrench Lick Springs Hotel Front Lawn
Complimentary
Head to the front lawn and enjoy a game of badminton, frisbee golf, volleyball, or cornhole.
Take a stroll through the reborn East Park, and get a feel for how guests enjoyed this peaceful corner of the West Baden Springs Hotel grounds in the early 1900s.
East Park has come back to life with many of its original features, including shaded walking paths and the historic Neptune Spring basin, which was excavated in 2022. Nearby, you’ll find a gravel track and the refurbished Sprudel Field, built on the same footprint as the hotel’s original bicycle track and baseball field. You can also enjoy some modern-day recreation with a game on East Park’s pickleball courts.
It’s a great day to go for a ride and discover some of the resort's 3,200 scenic acres.
Rental agreements for all riders and driver’s license and contact information for the adult renting the equipment are required. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while riding. Helmets and closed-toed shoes are recommended while riding. Surrey carts must remain on resort property.
Liability forms for adults and minors (17 years and younger) must be completed for bicycle or surrey cart rental. To expedite the rental process, please print and complete the form below.
Regular Daily Hours
At French Lick Springs Hotel • Activities Center
10am - 8pm
Bike rentals end one hour before closing time.
At West Baden Springs Hotel • West Baden Mercantile Company
9am - Dusk
*Limited availability
Single Bike:
1 hour - $5
Additional - $4 per hour
Surrey Carts:
A family that bikes together stays together! Rent a bicycle surrey cart and keep the whole gang in tow while traveling around the resort.
2 Pedaler - $25 per hour
4 Pedaler - $35 per hour
6 Pedaler - $45 per hour
This self-guided walking tour will take you to historic sites around the French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel. Pick up your walking tour brochure at the French Lick Springs Hotel front desk or the Activities Center to learn about the hotels' rich history dating back to 1845.
Grab your hiking boots and head to the Event Center Concierge. Pick up a Self-Guided Hike Scavenger Hunt brochure and be on the lookout for a list of items while on your hike. Experience fresh air, wildlife and more!
Trail map TrailsScavenger Hunt MapOur heated outdoor pools hit the spot when you want to take a dip or lounge poolside. Accessible through the indoor pools, our outdoor pools range in depth from walk-in to 4½ feet deep. Fluffy, absorbent towels are available at each. Throughout the summer months, you can also enjoy special poolside activities.
French Lick Springs Hotel
Closed for the season
Our outdoor pool complex features two pools: one for all ages to enjoy, and one just for adults. You can also take a relaxing soak in the hot tub, located on the opposite side of the breezeway connecting the pool complex to Spring No. 8.
West Baden Springs Hotel
Closed for the season
Swim with a majestic view of West Baden Springs Hotel in the background, or just unwind in a lounge chair with a drink in your hand.
Like a lot of the French Lick Resort treasures, the trolley's history spans many decades, starting in 1903. In 2014, trolley service returned more than 100 years after it was first launched in French Lick and West Baden.
In 1903, the roads were dirt and horse-drawn carriages were the norm. When electric trolley service began, guests could catch the streetcar at the steps of West Baden Springs Hotel and go all the way (a whole mile) into downtown French Lick.
The trolley was a raging success, and in 1916 it set a record for carrying 250,000 people in a single year. At a nickel a ride, that's over $300,000 in revenue in today's world. Not bad for what was billed as the "world's shortest trolley line."
According to Railway Historian Alan Barnett, the electric cable car offered “ping-pong” service because it was not designed to make turns. When the car reached French Lick, the conductor would physically move the overhead power line around the back, allowing for the return trip to the depot at West Baden.
The advent of the automobile put the brakes on the trolley service in 1919. That is, until Barnett and the folks at the Indiana Railway Museum resurrected the idea in 1987. They were able to find Trolley Car #313 from Portugal, the closest thing they could find to the original 1903 car.
The trolley is making rounds again, thanks to a partnership between the resort and the Indiana Railway Museum. The museum worked with the Indiana Department of Transportation to draw up plans to redo the original track and secured a $200,000 grant.
Simultaneously, craftsman Dan Ping took on the daunting task of restoring the old trolley car. The decay was extensive and the years had not been kind to #313. He saved as much of the original material as possible, including the interior components and the undercarriage. He built a brand-new cupola atop the trolley and added some “juice” with a diesel engine and hydrostatic transmission. The end result is nothing short of a work of art.
If you’ve got an eagle eye, the airspace at French Lick Resort is perfect for spotting birds of all types. There’s a good chance you'll see Indiana’s state bird, the Northern Cardinal, and different types of thrushes, warblers and sparrows. You might also spot a wild turkey, owl, red-tailed hawk or bald eagle. At the concierge desk at both French Lick and West Baden Springs Hotels, you can pick up a complimentary birdwatching rack card that includes information about the eBird app to download and learn more about the popular birds you’ll see in southern Indiana.
From the first hotel built at French Lick in 1845 to the newest one finished in 2019, French Lick Resort is rich with history. From guided tours to our new museum space there are various ways to learn about our famous mineral water, history of gambling and grand restorations. Or, maybe you just prefer to experience it at your own pace. No matter your preference, there is history around every corner here and we want you to experience it.
Historical Tours Stables Tour
