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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Indiana’s Top Chefs, Summer Edition: French Lick Springs Hotel
By Elizabeth Granger Paul Owens, French Lick Springs Hotel FRENCH LICK, Ind. – Paul Owens was 12 when his mother bought a fast-food restaurant. He and his siblings all worked…
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Wilstem Ranch Elephant Retreat
The Elephant Retreat is back for an extended season in 2016! With an added elephant barn, retreats can now be held inside. An expanded pasture has also been created to…
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A Unique Family Getaway on Patoka Lake
Discover Indiana’s only floating cabins, found exclusively on Patoka Lake in Southern Indiana. Just minutes from French Lick, Holiday World or Marengo Cave, these gems feature the comforts of home…
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Dinner Boat Rides
Once the only way to travel before roads, and when thick forests carpeted our state, now Indiana’s waterways—winding rivers, inland lakes and even a long stretch of Lake Michigan coast—still beckon…
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Outdoor Adventures in Indiana State Parks
Family vacations can sometimes present dilemmas. Parents often dream of connecting with their children during a magical life-changing trip to a faraway wonderland. Children often have their own vision of…
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The Legacy of French Lick Winery
BY Laura Gazarian From the beginning the winery has been a family affair. What started as a hobby for John Doty, has now become a legacy. So began Doty’s journey to…
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Southern Indiana’s Eighth Wonder of the World
ITINERARY DAY 1 Check into the French Lick Springs hotel or the magnificent West Baden dome hotel, Indiana’s crown jewel for hotels and relax in a rocker on the front…
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Experience Adventure in French Lick
KidsFest Lodge at French Lick Springs Hotel Family fun bowling 40,000-square-foot indoor water park Historic train rides through the national forest Miniature golf and lazer tag Indoor go-karting While adults…
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