Resorts in French Lick and West Baden, Indiana

Stephanie Raney
While many people do not consider a visit to the state of Indiana a popular vacation destination the opposite is quite true. For over one hundred years people have been flocking to the small neighboring resort towns of French Lick and West Baden, Indiana. These charming, rural towns are great places to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and just relax. If you are planning a trip to the French Lick/West Baden area there are plenty of accommodations to choose from that run the gamut from casinos, spas, indoor water parks, and even dude ranches.

West Baden Springs Hotel

The West Baden Springs Hotel was built in 1902 and is a National Historical Landmark that has been touted as "the eighth wonder of the world". Visitors to the hotel are touched with feelings of awe over the hotels domed atrium, which is like none other. The hotel rooms are located in six tiers around the dome with special balcony rooms that open up into the dome giving a breathtaking view.

This luxury resort hotel also offers guests an indoor lap pool, spa, salon, fitness center, championship golf courses, historic tours, horseback riding stables, a shuttle to the French Lick Casino, and events specifically for children and adults.

To learn more about West Baden Springs Hotel or to book a room you can visit the hotel's website.

French Lick Springs Hotel

The French Lick Springs Hotel is the sister hotel to the West Baden Springs Hotel. Visitors once flocked to the French Lick Springs Hotel to experience the supposed "miracle cure" that the nearby sulfur springs offered, and the hotel has once again been restored to the original grandeur the hotel offered.

French Lick Springs Hotel offers guests many luxury amenities such as a pool complex that is complete with indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, spa, salon, fitness center, golf courses, riding stables, a 51,000 square foot casino, and much more.

If you are interested in learning more about the French Lick Springs hotel you can visit their website.

Valley of the Springs Resort

The Valley of the Springs Resort was scheduled to be open by January 2009 but ice and snow delayed their opening. When the hotel opens it will feature a 40,000 square foot indoor water park that will be one of only a handful of indoor water parks that features a retractable roof. The resort will also feature an outdoor pool area, an arcade, and five onsite restaurants.

Room rates at Valley of the Springs Resort will range in price from $159 to $309 per night and will include admission to the water park. To learn more about Valley of the Springs Resort you can visit the hotel's website.

Wilstem Guest Ranch

Wilstem Guest Ranch is an eleven hundred acre ranch that offers visitors a chance to get away from it all. Visitors to the ranch can enjoy over thirty trails that they can travel on their own horse or use one of the ranch's horses. The ranch also offers visitors an outdoor pool, hot tub, volleyball nets, a horseshoe pit, hayrides, fishing, or canoeing along the creek.

To learn more about the Wilstem Guest Ranch you can visit their website or give them a call at (812) 936-4484.

Published by Stephanie Raney

I am a stay at home mom of four kids. We homeschool, practice sustainable living techniques, love to camp, and travel frequently.  View profile

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  • Lisa Curcio2/26/2009

    great list of resorts!

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