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Whether arriving with children, or not, French Lick West Baden is one of the best family vacation resorts, with family fun activities for any age–whether you’re young or young at heart.

Spend the day splashing away with the kids at the Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park, sit back and take in the views aboard the fully-restored French Lick Scenic Railway, get your heart pumping with a wet and wild time water skiing or tubing on Patoka Lake or get up close and personal with a bald eagle or other native wildlife. You can also explore our local parks, learn about our history in a museum, head out for an afternoon of shopping and much more.

French Lick, Indiana family fun activities include special ‘Just for Kids’ and ‘Just for Teens’ categories, which makes French Lick among the top resorts for family reunions and travel groups in the region. Need some inspiration for your vacations? View our gallery of photos and videos from around French Lick-West Baden and get ideas for grand getaways. 

Browse below to find fun activities for kids and adults alike and add them to your itinerary. You can also search for hotel and resort accommodations, restaurants and more to start making travel plans in French Lick-West Baden, Indiana! You’ll quickly see what makes this such a great place for families to get away from it all.

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Indiana’s Elite Adventure Outfitter for Boat Tours, Kayak, and Backpack shuttle service. We make water adventures happen!

The Upper Patoka River offers some of the best kayaking opportunities in the area, with the water extending from State Road. 37 downstream to the State Road. 145 bridge. The stretch between S County Road 110 and the Ethyl Road King’s Bridge Landing is particularly exciting, as the river is fast and winding, making it an excellent float from April to the first week of July. This section requires ample rainfall to ensure good water levels.

As you navigate downstream, the Patoka River transitions from a stream to lake backwaters due to the presence of the Patoka Reservoir. The current changes from swift to barely detectable, providing a different kayaking experience. The reservoir backwater area is known for being an outstanding fishery, with plenty of opportunities for fishing and birdwatching, including seeing osprey nests.

During warmer weather, the section from Walls Lake landing downstream is great for swimming, adding an extra element of fun to your kayaking adventure. With so much to see and do along the way, plan to spend a full day exploring the Upper Patoka River and taking in all the natural beauty it has to offer.

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PO Box 71 French Lick, IN 47432

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