Welcome to Thanksgiving made easy.
No last-minute grocery runs, zero cooking, and skip that endless pile of dishes. Just a no-mess, no-stress holiday with more time to share with those you love.
French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel both have huge feasts planned, so make Thanksgiving arrangements with us and your Turkey Day planning will be over before it starts. While you’re here, come early or stay late for everything there is to enjoy during Thanksgiving week.
Wednesday
Did you know many of our most popular resort amenities are open and available year-round? Head up to The Stables for a horseback or pony ride, head out and conquer the archery and sporting clays course, or even squeeze in nine holes at our Valley Links Course or new short course, Sand Creek. Thanksgiving weekend is also the final weekend of the season for our Donald Ross Course.
And if the weather isn’t cooperating for outdoor fun? Stay in for a game of bowling at our soon-to-be-open Billiard & Bowling Pavilion at West Baden Springs Hotel, or at Pluto’s Alley at French Lick Springs Hotel.
Check in a little early Wednesday to enjoy some of these attractions, or keep it on the itinerary for later in the weekend. Either way, exploring our great outdoors is always in season.
Thursday
It’s time to talk turkey.
Choosing between our two grand Thanksgiving feasts is a tough decision. But really, can you go wrong with either?
Our Thanksgiving buffet at French Lick Springs Hotel is loaded with from hand-carved turkey and ham to prime rib, plus more than a dozen tasty side dishes (be sure to try the carrot soufflé — trust us on this one, it’ll be your new favorite Turkey Day side.) Save room for dessert with apple cider cheesecake, pumpkin spice mousse, carrot cake and more.
Or, how about Thanksgiving dinner under the stunning West Baden Springs Hotel dome? This is truly a feast for all the senses. Relish the ambiance of the atrium and fill your plate with everything from turkey and prime rib to lamb chops and crab-stuffed trout. Mini desserts are perfect for sampling a little of everything. Finish by getting your chocolate fix at our famous chocolate fondue fountain.
Once the food coma has taken hold, you’ll be glad you have a hotel room nearby to crash for the night.
Friday
What’s Thanksgiving weekend without a little shopping and football?
Be sure to stop by the Holiday Pop-Up Shop, located in the lobby of French Lick Casino, for 20% savings on Christmas-related merchandise, giftable items, and bestselling products from the Spas at French Lick Resort.
Speaking of the casino, this is where you’ll want to check out every big game all weekend long. Find a cozy chair in the sportsbook viewing lounge, or grab a table next door at Valley Bar & Grill. They’ll have the full slate of college football’s rivalry weekend and every game on the pro schedule, as usual.
Saturday
The beauty of spending Thanksgiving here? It’s two holidays in one.
Our Season of Lights is well underway at this point, so you can tour both hotels and admire the winter wonderland of lights and decorations. The kids can meet with Santa Claus and give him their wish lists, or join story time and cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus. Be sure to drop a letter to Santa Claus (he’ll send a reply straight to your house) and stop by the larger-than-life gingerbread house (yes, it’s real — your nose will lead you to it on the upper level of the Event Center).
And if the kids still have that pent-up Thanksgiving energy? They can burn off steam at the Family Fun Fest. Bounce houses, video games and fun activities are the perfect wind-down for the weekend.
