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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

April 25, 2025
A building under construction
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

April 08, 2025
Black and white photo of people on a golf course
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
A procession of horses on a street
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

January 29, 2025
Women dining at a hotel
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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A Peek at Some Relics from the Illegal Gambling Era

January 16, 2025
An old casino table and equipment
We are lucky to have a few relics to offer a glimpse into the world of underground gaming that was a booming business here a century ago.
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10 Facts About the Era of Illegal Casinos in the Valley

January 10, 2025
An old and elaborate multi-story building
Casinos were technically illegal but a booming business back in the early 20th Century at the same time the hotels at French Lick and West Baden were rising to prominence. Here are 10 things to know about the illegal casino underworld.
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Warm Up with Us This Winter

December 20, 2024
Ladies talking in a spa
Pack up, bundle up, and come warm up with us, because there are plenty of ways to win the winter.
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