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"So Cold the River" Stars on That First West Baden Moment

So Cold The River snapshot
Remember that feeling of stepping under the West Baden Springs Hotel dome for the first time? Even Hollywood was blown away by it.
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"So Cold the River" author Michael Koryta on bringing West Baden to the big screen

Michael Koryta
The countdown is on! The movie So Cold the River, shot at West Baden Springs Hotel and the surrounding area, debuts March 25. Leading up to the release, we have plenty of behind-the-scenes content to share — including plenty of interviews with the actors and crew who created this movie magic right here in Indiana.
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Take a Peek Inside West Baden Springs Hotel's "Movie Room"

February 08, 2022
West Baden Hotel Room
The next time you visit West Baden Springs Hotel, maybe — just maybe — you’ll be staying where some Hollywood magic was made.
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The Resort Experience, From 100+ Years in the Past

January 31, 2022
Old Photo of people entering French Lick Hotel
Recently in our blog we shared some of the science-y findings about what’s exactly in the Pluto Water, based on info from a 1910s-era resort pamphlet that included a chemical analysis of our area’s famous H2O.
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What's in It? A Little Science behind that Legendary Pluto Water

Old school pluto water experience
That smell. What *is* that smell?
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Foodie Friday: Comfort Foods at French Lick Resort

January 14, 2022
desert items
Cold January, we meet again. Nothing sounds better than delicious comfort food on these long and chilly days.
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Parlay a Getaway into Self-Improvement for 2022

Woman in hat in front of building
Maybe you’re into the whole New Year’s resolution thing. Maybe you’re not. And maybe you are, but you’ve already slipped a little bit in pursuit of those goals within the first 10 days of 2022. (It’s OK, no judgment here.)
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Brave Winter with Outdoor Adventures In & Around the Resort

December 16, 2021
French Lick Stables
Just because we’re moving into the thick of winter, doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up indoors this season.
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2021 Holiday Shopping Guide

December 10, 2021
Signature Shop Collage
There are just 15 days until Christmas! The hustle and bustle of this time of year can get ahead of us, so keep your holiday shopping local this year. Here's our guide to local holiday shopping in French Lick/West Baden and surrounding area.
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West Baden's Latest Preservation Success Story: The First Baptist Church

December 08, 2021
West Baden First Baptist Church
You’ve probably heard about the remarkable preservation story behind French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel. What’s a church have to do with that? Well, it has historic ties to our resort hotels, and now, this church is putting the finishing touches on a remarkable preservation story of its own.
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