West Baden Springs Hotel: a wonder and a treasure
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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Janis Hinshaw makes Masks for others
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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Patoka Lake teems with summertime fun and recreation
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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Donald Ross, Valley Links Courses, and Stables at French Lick Remain Open
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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Spirits of French Lick—Respect the Grain
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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Take the Guided Tour
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 Staycation Itinerary
Family-Themed Trip Ideas: Day 1- Animal encounters at Wilstem Ranch—elephants (March – November), giraffes (year-round) and Roos & Crew (year-round). Stay in a cabin on this 1,100-acre ranch, complete with…
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Water of Life
By Karen Weik For over 20 years French Lick Winery has enjoyed the spotlight as one of Indiana’s premier wineries. Today, they share that distinction with a sister brand, their…
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Indiana’s French Lick & Orange County
BY ELIZABETH GRANGER AND KAREN WEIK Southern Indiana is home to a treasure chest of visitor experiences, but none so rich as French Lick and surrounding Orange County. An hour…
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Celebrating the harvest of grapes and grains at French Lick Winery + Spirits of French Lick
OWNER The Doty Family Winery 1995 Distillery 2016 ESTABLISHED Winery 1995 Distillery 2016 PRODUCTS Wines—over 30 varieties, dry to sweet, and fortified. Spirits—vodka, aquavit, whiskey, eau-de-vie, bourbon and other specialty…
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