Our 100 Days of Summer call for 100 things to do in and around French Lick Resort. You might be surprised how much you can see and experience both on resort grounds and within a short drive.
Check out all the possibilities here, then browse our website or give us a call at (888) 936-9360 to learn about everything you can squeeze into your summer road trip.
1. Catch our July 4th fireworks show
2. More for the Fourth of July weekend: including two nights of free live musical entertainment, bounce houses, cornhole tournaments, pie eating contest and food trucks
3. See Brothers Osborne in concert (August 14)
4. Hike 11+ miles of trails in the Hoosier National Forest
5. Bring your paddles for a game of pickleball
6. Go bowling at Pluto’s Alley, and pick up a New York style pizza at Pluto’s Pizzeria
7. Watch a Dive-In Movie with the kids
8. Family surrey cart ride
9. Catch one of six different DJ Nights at French Lick Casino
10. Wake up early for a Behind the Scenes Tour at our stables
11. Saturday pool parties with games, contests and music
12. Crack the case at Murder Mystery Weekend
13. Splash at the outdoor pools
14. Play nine holes at our short course: The Sand Creek Course at French Lick Resort
15. Grab a bite to eat at the Paradise Café at the French Lick Springs Hotel pool
16. Roll a strike and play pool at the Billiard and Bowling Pavilion
17. Hit a bucket of balls at the Valley Links driving range
18. Stop by for a Stables Tour and meet some of our 27 horses
19. Sleep in, bathrobes, and room service breakfast in bed
20. Splurge for the Signature Bloody Mary and 10 oz. Filet at 1875: The Steakhouse
21. Try an adventure on the 3D archery course
22. Rock on the veranda to ragtime music from the Pluto Tappers
23. Sip on a red, white and blue Patriot or Sparkler cocktail at Spring No. 8
24. Badminton and lawn games at French Lick Springs Hotel
25. Treat yourself to The Grand Colonnade’s breakfast buffet or an amazing breakfast at Café Sinclair’s
26. Play a bucket-list round of golf at The Pete Dye Course
27. Sip, relax and create a masterpiece at Wine & Canvas
28. Spa day at one of our two world-class spas
29. Try the famous Indiana Breaded Pork Tenderloin at Power Plant Bar & Grill
30. Take a Twilight Tour at West Baden Springs Hotel
31. Paint a historic clay tile in the West Baden Springs Hotel atrium
32. Shoot clay pigeons at the sporting range
33. Stop and smell the roses on a stroll in the hotel gardens
34. Morning Swedish massage, afternoon mani/pedi at The Spa at West Baden
35. Enjoy live music nightly on the French Lick Springs Hotel veranda
36. Play the old-school reel slots at French Lick Casino
37. Experience our famous Pluto Mineral Bath at The Spa at French Lick
38. Rent and ride an e-bike or cruiser bike
39. Plan a date night at Sinclair’s Restaurant
40. Hit the Activities Center for crafts, games, scavenger hunts and selfie hunts with the kids
41. Cool off inside French Lick Springs Hotel and browse the Promenade of Shops
42. Morning walk on the Ferguson Trail
43. Jamey Johnson concert with special guest Drake White
44. Play 18 at The Donald Ross Course
45. Take a self-guided outdoor historical tour and get your steps for the day
46. Explore West Baden Springs Hotel in a Behind the Scenes Tour
47. Ride along for a Historical Trolley Tour
48. Try the Pickle Margarita at Hagen’s Club House Restaurant
49. Read the hidden library notes at West Baden Springs Hotel (and leave a new one)
50. Roast s’mores at the fire pit
51. Walk some laps on the gravel trails at the old bicycle track at East Park
52. Take in a Sunset Dinner with an amazing view of The Pete Dye Course
53. Pack a picnic to enjoy in East Park
54. Try a refreshing new mocktail at Hagen’s Club House Restaurant or 1875: The Steakhouse
55. Photo shoot at Pluto Spring House, Hygeia Spring or another of our historic structures
56. Get an ice cream cone at French Lick Mercantile or Xanadu Coffee & Creamery
57. Go for a private horse-drawn carriage ride
58. Order one of the 11 new specialty pies at Sprudel’s Pizzeria (anchovy, anyone?)
59. Stay up and order off the late-night menu at West Baden Springs Hotel
60. Wake up before the crowds and enjoy morning coffee on the hotel veranda
61. Dine and Unwind at The Stables with a huge home-cooked meal
62. Play checkers or chess in the West Baden atrium or lobby
63. Play arcade games at Pluto’s Alley
64. See a sunrise at The Pete Dye Course
65. Hook a big catch at Dry Hollow Family Fishing Pond
66. Place a sportsbook bet and grab a cozy chair in the sportsbook viewing lounge
67. Read a book on the hotel mezzanine or find a quiet spot in the West Baden Springs Hotel atrium
68. Play 9 holes at The Valley Links Course
69. Listen to live music nightly at West Baden Springs Hotel, and catch Late Night Jazz on weekends
70. Explore both of our historic hotels on an Indiana Landmarks tour
71. Play catch on the Sprudel Field baseball diamond at East Park
72. Venture out for a horseback or pony ride
73. Hike the 2-mile round-trip Stables Trail, bring a bottle of wine and watch the sunset at the Stables Pavilion
74. Order a nightcap at West Baden Springs Hotel and watch the atrium lights change colors
75. Indulge in Afternoon Tea
76. Sip on a fun night at Bourbon & Bites
77. Order up a Happy Hour drink special
78. Leisurely ride on the rail trolley
79. Americana Movie Night under the stars (July 2)
80. Order a summer specialty cocktail at Ballard's Bar and listen to live music in the West Baden Springs Hotel atrium
81. Weekend live music at French Lick Springs Hotel: Joey B on Fridays and Saturdays; live music on the veranda Mondays and Wednesdays
82. Cold drink and a hot soak in the hot tub
83. Tackle the open archery range: a scenic 2-3 hour trek for more experienced shooters
Outside the Resort (in town or a short drive)
Click here or head to Visit French Lick West Baden for plenty more on area attractions.
84. Beach day in Indiana? Make it happen at Patoka Lake.
85. Explore the Voices and Voices traveling Smithsonian exhibit at the Timeless French Lick visitors center
86. See the elephants, giraffes and others up close at Wilstem Wildlife Park
87. Tour and taste at Spirits of French Lick Distillery
88. Spend the day at Big Splash indoor water park
89. Zipline at Lark Valley
90. Sunset Wine Cruises and Wildlife Boat Cruises at Patoka Lake
91. Order a double scoop at French Licks
92. Kayaking at Cave Country Canoes
93. Go for a wine tasting at French Lick Winery
94. Day trip to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
95. Solve the escape room at Escape! French Lick
96. Explore Marengo Cave, Indiana Caverns or Bluespring Caverns
97. Scenic train rides at French Lick Scenic Railway
98. Mini golf, laser tag and go-karting — all in the town of French Lick
99. Vintage drive-in movies at Holiday Drive-In
100. Old Fashioned Independence Weekend at Spring Mill State Park
