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A break from everything life has thrown at us. An escape to somewhere a little quieter and a little simpler. Where our idea of multi-tasking is enjoying a cocktail and a scoop or two of ice cream while rocking away the evening on the veranda.

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Lodging

Check In Check Out

August 3, 2020

Explore 3,000+ acres of wide-open spaces that were made for social distancing. Sleep in. Tune out. Recharge, refresh. And find a little clarity when you lose yourself for a bit.

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Lodging

Couple’s Getaway to French Lick Resort

July 21, 2020

A touch of elegance. A splash of adventure. An escape from the norm. Wide-open spaces that are a breath of fresh air. And peace of mind that we’re going the extra mile to make your stay healthy and safe.

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Historic Places

West Baden Springs Hotel: a wonder and a treasure

July 8, 2020

BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER Thanks to Indiana Landmarks and the vision and generosity of entrepreneurs William and Gayle Cook and their family, southern Indiana is home to one of the eighth…

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Authentic Indiana

Janis Hinshaw makes Masks for others

June 9, 2020

Janis Hinshaw, 81 has been making masks and giving them to the local grocery store, friends, family and churches. She has also made caps for the local EMS workers and nurses…

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Family Fun

Patoka Lake teems with summertime fun and recreation

April 7, 2020

With 26,000 acres of land and water to discover, southern Indiana’s bucolic Patoka Lake makes an ideal summer vacation destination whether you happen to be seeking adventure or low-key relaxation.

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Authentic Indiana

Donald Ross, Valley Links Courses, and Stables at French Lick Remain Open

March 18, 2020

French Lick Resort has made the difficult decision to voluntarily close all hotel, spa and activities beginning Thursday, March 19 at 1pm. The Donald Ross and Valley Links courses as…

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Brew Wine Distillery

Reclaiming Hoosier distilling history:  The all-but-forgotten story of Indiana’s Black Forest

December 19, 2019

This is a tale of a forest that really wasn’t, distilleries that aren’t, and a master storyteller disguised as a distiller. All in all, a captivating history as American as apple … ah, brandy.

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Brew Wine Distillery

Spirits of French Lick—Respect the Grain

June 27, 2019

Gamblers and gangsters, artists and architects, frontiersmen and businessmen—these ethereal inhabitants of French Lick’s past were truly a restless bunch. The legends guarantee a place in history, with new stories yet to be told, in this rediscovered bastion of Americana.

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Top Itineraries

Take the Guided Tour

June 26, 2019

White House china designed by President Benjamin Harrison’s wife Caroline. Original T.C. Steele paintings. A visit to an Amish home. And juicy tidbits of personal info. Intimate ties to fascinating Hoosiers are everywhere. And when they’re shared by in-the-know tour guides, you’ll be in the know, too.

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French Lick

Escape to French Lick Resort

Check In Check Out

Couple’s Getaway to French Lick Resort

West Baden Springs Hotel: a wonder and a treasure

Janis Hinshaw makes Masks for others

Patoka Lake teems with summertime fun and recreation

Donald Ross, Valley Links Courses, and Stables at French Lick Remain Open

Reclaiming Hoosier distilling history:  The all-but-forgotten story of Indiana’s Black Forest

Spirits of French Lick—Respect the Grain

Take the Guided Tour