Location: West Baden Springs
Top Things to do in West Baden Springs
Top Restaurants in West Baden Springs
10 Things to Do in West Baden Springs That You Shouldn't Miss
West Baden Springs is a town in French Lick Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 574 at the 2010 census. It is famous for its vast majority of hotels and resorts.
Restaurants in West Baden Springs
1. French Lick Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Jackie H
The winery is close to other attractions. Friendly, professional and knowledgable staff. Restaurant (Vintage is the name) was excellent. Italian cuisine that was delicious. Homemade breads. Alfredo made for each order. We were a party of 3 adults. Waited 20 minutes on a busy Saturday...MoreThank you for this in depth review! I am sharing your comments with our kitchen. They work hard to prepare excellent dishes every time. Come see us again when you are in the area!
2. Wilstem
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Wilstem is an 1,100 acre property located between French Lick and Paoli Indiana. We feature animal encounters, zipline tours, ATV tours, horseback trail riding tours, and lodging.
Reviewed By set2go52 - Chicago,Illinois
We did not realize that this place was so expensive. It had been advertised as a great place to bring the family. It is beautiful but way too expensive for the average family. We wound up just buying food to feed the animals in the petting zoo which was fun.
3. French Lick West Baden Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
The French Lick West Baden Museum is located in downtown French Lick in a newly refurbished historic building between Highway 56 and Maple Street. Look for the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus banners and the gold figure of Pluto in the window - not to mention our logo is our sign.
Reviewed By lordgarner - Doonan, Australia
A little difficult to find as it is more in the car park than on the street but yet another enjoyable way to find out the history of French Lick. Goes to show that a lot of people can be convinced of the merits of something that just is not the case. So much for the benefits of a laxative! Also incredible to discover the size of the travelling circus that called this place home. The models were stunning and the history of the two hotels fascinating.
4. Paoli Peaks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Paoli Peaks is a great place to bring your family and friends for some winter fun! We offer Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snow Tubing during mid-December through mid-March. Take some time looking around and checking out what Paoli Peaks has to offer.
Reviewed By trentonw572 - Franklin, Tennessee
Took my kids (ages 9 and 10) to Paoli this past weekend to ski for their first time. Easy time parking, getting passes, and equipment. The staff were all very helpful. Lessons every hour on the hour. Our instructor (Ron) was excellent... very patient and focused on the areas the kids needed to improve on. The snow is manmade so not as fluffy as the real stuff, but adequate to learn on. Only complaints are that there are some very icy patches especially toward the bottom of the slopes. The lodge is very large, but I would have hoped it would have been warmer (it was ~ 9 degrees outside). Pretty extensive cafeteria with prices somewhat reasonable ($4 per large slice of pizza). Overall I highly recommend for beginners. Great place to learn.
5. French Lick Casino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 696 reviews
Get your game on at French Lick Casino, a 51,000-square-foot Vegas-style gaming facility all on one floor with soaring 27-foot ceilings. On our gaming floor, you can play to win a big jackpot on slot machines or a progressive jackpot at our table games. You'll find live-action blackjack, roulette and craps and other table games, a luxurious high-limit room and Indiana's largest non-smoking room. Bring a group of friends and enjoy live entertainment, Casino Park Grill and promotions in our spacious entertainment lounge.
Reviewed By Mary Ellen B - Skowhegan, Maine
I went to French Lick to check it out as was recommended to me. Interesting architecture. Casino was on the small side and allowed smoking in main area. non-smoking area was small with older slots as is typical . be aware that GPS is not reliable during flood times, kept getting sent to areas where roads were flooded and impassable. took over an hour and a friendly native to finally get out to the main road.
6. Lark Valley Zip Lines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By brenda n - Saint Louis, Missouri
We stay at the Wilstem Ranch for a long weekend in early August which we found a great Groupon deal for Wilstem Ranch and Lark Valley Zipline. We ziplined at the Lark Valley which had awesome views of the country side and had 10 ziplines. The first couple lines were not as long however got longer and faster as you progress up, the longest line is 1200 feet. You ziplined across the fields and lakes and race with your partner across the fields:) There is a floating bridge you will have to cross over to get to the next line and end with a rock climbing wall if you like to climb it. It was a blast!!!
For Lark Valley Zipline staff, we enjoyed swinging the lines while ziplining and rocking the floating bridge while we were on there. However we did observed not everyone enjoyed that as a few people in our group almost had a panic attack so do watch out for that!
Thank you Tommy and Bob for the awesome ziplining fun! We will be back!!!
7. French Lick West Baden Indoor Karting
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By ANR_78 - Marion, Illinois
We stopped in to kill some time since we were running out of things to do in F/L. We bought some arcade tokens (don't expect to get any deals like at a Chuck E Cheese) and let the 7-year-old ride the indoor go carts. There were not many arcade games but the ones that were there all seemed to be working so that was a plus. The go cart track for small kids was small and round and the carts were slow. That might be fine for a 5-year-old but you can tell the older ones are only wishing to be on the larger track. The large track was okay sized for indoors but was still probably geared towards younger teens rather than a 16 or 17 year old.
I would not go back again but after 3 days in French Lick you start looking for stuff to do...
8. Bliss Spa & Boutique
Overall Ratings
5 based on 56 reviews
Day Spa located along the famous downtown Brick St at the corner of College St & Maple St. We offer custom packages and services by experienced professionals. Featuring massage, facial, and nail services. Custom packages for individuals and groups are our specialty. Come enjoy a spa day with us. We were formerly Balanced Bodywork & Massage, we have moved and changed our name to support our growing list of services.
Reviewed By Carrie V - Jasper, Indiana
I was trying to use a gift card that I purchased for a massage. My appointment was scheduled for 3 pm, so I arrived at 2:45 to fill out paperwork. I was still sitting in the waiting area at 3:15, so I told the receptionist that I would need to reschedule, and that I would contact them because I was frustrated at the time. I rescheduled online for a 1:30 appointment. On my drive to the spa, I received a call from the receptionist telling me that my gift card balance was applied to my "cancelled" appointment, and they didn't want me to get there and find that out. After a very frustrating phone call, I was told that I could speak with the receptionists boss. I told her to have her call me, because I wouldn't know when she was available. That was 8 hours ago, and I still haven't received a call. Waste of money, time, and gas!!!
9. Big Splash Adventure Indoor Waterpark & Resort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 339 reviews
Reviewed By TammyTravels2
Then come inside!
When my husband first said we were headed to French Lick Indiana on our recent getaway I thought he had lost his mind. So I Googled it to see what was around and found some interesting things but my biggest surprise was Big Splash Adventure's at the hotel we were staying.
Hours of fun and a great thing to do with kids! And the adults can even grab an adult beverage if they're so inclined. Will return in the summer!
10. SUPciety Stand UP Paddle Indiana
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
SUPciety offers Stand UP Paddle Board lessons and tours that fit everyone’s needs; Shore Side Lessons, Guided Lake and River Scenic or Eco-Tours, and Sunset Paddles. SUP is great for all ages and is an excellent group activity. You will explore nature at the same time you are relaxing and exercising. This is a great way to burn off all that energy of the little ones and have a great family memory.
Reviewed By Karen B
My husband and I love to Stand Up Paddleboard while we are on vacation. We live in Southwest Indiana and have been considering buying boards for excursions closer to home. I found Ryan, SUPciety Indiana, thru Facebook. I messaged him and told him we were...MoreThank you very much for the great review!! I had a great time with you and I am glad I could share my love of the land of Indiana with you both!
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