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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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World-Famous French Lick Speedway? It Was Once a Thought

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Did you know French Lick was briefly considered as a site for building the state’s famed motor speedway?
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100 Things To Do This Summer

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Our 100 Days of Summer officially get rolling soon. So how 'bout 100 things to do, see and experience while you're here for your summer road trip?
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Our Derby Connections Run Deep

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French Lick Resort shares a strong link with the Kentucky Derby, and in the spirit of the annual race, check out a few fun facts.
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Hole by Hole at Sand Creek with the Creator of Our Short Course

April 30, 2025
The Sand Creek Course at French Lick Resort
Who’s ready to give our new short course a try? The ball gets rolling May 1 at The Sand Creek Course at French Lick Resort, our new short course.
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Nearing the Finish Line: Our Restored Billiard & Bowling Pavilion

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Who’s ready to roll at our refurbished Billiard & Bowling Pavilion? We’re just a few months away from reopening this historic recreation hall on the West Baden Springs Hotel grounds.
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Teeing Up Historic Golf Photos

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French Lick Resort boasts 110+ years of golf history, and the game of golf has tightly linked to the resort to the resort experience. Right in the backyard of the hotels, even.
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The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus: 7 Fast Facts

February 24, 2025
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Our community is famous for hotels, but did you know one of the largest circuses of the early 1900s was tied to French Lick and West Baden?
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The Evolving Face of French Lick Resort's Signature Image

February 17, 2025
Pluto Spring House at French Lick Springs Hotel
But did you know the spring house structure that can be seen in the gardens today is not the original? It’s actually the third structure to stand over that historic spring.
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40 Ideas to Spice Up Spring Break

February 12, 2025
Kids jumping into a pool
When there’s this much to do for spring break in and around French Lick Resort, you won't hear the kids say, “I’m bored."
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10 Perfect Pairings for a Galentine's Getaway

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Whether it’s Valentine’s Day weekend or another time the whole crew can meet up, February is girls’ month out here at French Lick Resort.
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