Maybe you’re starting to get a case of the Summer Scaries, where it feels like these warm days and relaxing vibes are flying by way too fast. No worries. Hop in the car and set out for French Lick Resort, where life slows down and summer is in no hurry to leave.
The resort’s 100 Days of Summer last through Labor Day weekend with summer concerts, outdoor discoveries and every family-friendly amenity you could want. Outdoor and indoor pools, bowling, horse and pony rides, archery, pickleball, sporting clays and 12+ miles of trails, just for starters.
Be sure to make room in the itinerary for a round or two at The Sand Creek Course at French Lick Resort. This newly opened short course is a fun challenge for the seasoned golfer yet friendly enough for kids and beginners to play, with 9 holes between 40 and 90 yards. Balls and clubs are even provided if you don’t have your own.
At French Lick Springs Hotel, kids can hit the arcade, devour deep-dish pizza and find games, crafts, scavenger hunts and more at the Activities Center. West Baden Springs Hotel — the resort’s other historic hotel — features a quieter vibe where kids can join mom and dad at Saturday Afternoon Tea and go for a horse-drawn carriage ride. The spas at both hotels also offer Petite Polish services for ages 5-11, perfect for a mommy-daughter spa day.
Both hotels are open to explore, and a rail trolley gives free rides between the two. Within a short drive from the resort, you can find caves, lakes, roller coasters, train rides, go-karts, wildlife encounters and a water park — the day-tripping possibilities are truly endless. There’s still plenty of summer left to live, so head to frenchlick.com and start planning your getaway.
