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Unraveling a Mystery Photo, from Oklahoma to French Lick

September 02, 2021
A woman holding a photo in front of a hotel
You know those mystery-in-a-box challenges that come delivered to your front door? Lori Fry found herself holding a real-life mystery-in-a-box, and cracking the code guided her all the way from Oklahoma to French Lick.
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A Romantic Fall Escape is Right Around the Corner

August 20, 2021
A couple sitting on a swing
Fall getaway just for two? Now we’re talking.
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An Ultimate Workplace Incentive: French Lick Summer Getaways

A group of people on a hotel porch
How’d you like a getaway weekend at French Lick Resort? If you’re part of Dr. Larry Averbuch’s dental staff, it’s a yearly perk of the job.
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The Brown Hotel & Casino: A Long-Lost Piece of French Lick's Rip-Roarin' Past

July 09, 2021
A black-and-white photo of a large hotel
If you were dressed to the nines, had deep pockets and were ready to party, The Brown Hotel was the place to be in the early 1900s.
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The 2021 Youth Pluto & Sprudels, Paying Homage to Our Baseball Past

A collection of baseball players in uniform
This summer, the youth baseball all-stars team in our community is patterning its jerseys after the French Lick Plutos and West Baden Sprudels, the two independent baseball teams that played here in the early 1900s.
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A Stormy 90th Birthday Celebration with a Sunny Twist

June 17, 2021
A woman standing in gardens
As a Master Gardener, Lois Ephlin can appreciate what a good downpour brings. And she can certainly teach us a thing or two about how to make the most of a rainy day at West Baden Springs Hotel.
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10 Ways to Enjoy Summer at French Lick Resort

June 07, 2021
Fireworks by a large building
Here’s a taste of what’s in store for a summer getaway at French Lick and West Baden.
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Foodie Friday: Pool Dining

May 28, 2021
An aerial view of a large hotel and pool
We've added two new food and beverage options to the deck at our outdoor pool at French Lick Springs Hotel.
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A Personally Planned Getaway, Thanks to Our Experience Design Team

May 24, 2021
A family posing on a hotel balcony
So many guests who’ve taken advantage of our new Experience Design service have said the same thing: “I wouldn’t have known about half the stuff that was available there.”
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A Family Connection, Spotted in a 1930s Photo

November 05, 2020
Guests rocking on the veranda at French Lick Springs Hotel
We love this photo because it captures the spirit of a bygone era: French Lick Springs Hotel in the 1930s. A couple of our recent guests love this photo for another reason: some of these people in the photo are family.
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