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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A movement & yoga studio and business. We offer weekly public classes at our home studio in Paoli, Indiana. We also offer multiple retreats each year - with delicious & healthy farm-to-table meals. Kara specializes in teaching mindfulness.
Experience the area's rich history circa 1900-1930. See the room-sized miniature Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. Learn about the famous artists, politicians, horsemen and sports figures who once called the area home. From Pluto Water to gambling, the museu…
French Lick Zip Line is a 4,000 foot canopy tour, meaning there are no ground landings, only platform landings, featuring 9 zip lines. Giving guests the opportunity to sail through the beautiful countryside.
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Paintball Planet & Airsoft - French Lick is dedicated to growing the sports of paintball and airsoft in and around our area! Come on by and have some fun!
Venture into the wild countryside with our exciting trail rides. Discover the true beauty as you travel along many miles of the Lost River and the steep inclines of the rugged terrain. If you are lucky, you could spot deer, red-tailed hawks, wild tur…
World-class entertainment as seen in Branson, MO is now in French Lick, IN at the Abbeydell Hall. The theatre sits on a beautiful estate, formerly known as the residence of basketball legend Larry Bird. Now transformed into a dinner theatre, audience…
Take in the beauty of the French Lick Resort by daylight or twilight with a relaxing horse-drawn carriage ride. Whether snuggled close to loved ones during a romantic getaway or family bonding, people of all ages enjoy the iconic and nature-filled la…
Paoli Peaks, Indiana’s premiere ski resort, features:
Sixty-five acres of skiable terrain
15 trails
5 chairlifts
3 surface lifts
Full-service ski and snowboard rental shop
Pro-shop
Dining on site
Arctic blast tubing offers 10+ lanes of slip-sliding…
Four-screen theatre with all-stadium seating and high-back rocking seats; devices for the hearing impaired are available. Located ¼ mile from the French Lick Springs Hotel.
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Year-round nature enthusiasts have miles of trails to explore at French Lick Resort. More than ten miles of dirt and gravel wind throughout the Hoosier National Forest - perfect for wildlife viewing and exercise in the fresh air.
Enjoy 1,100 rolling acres at this ranch that includes:
Up-close Elephant Encounters with various levels of engagement. Open March - November.
Grizzly Bear Encounters featuring Jeff "The Bear Man" Watson, Bob & Screech. This trio has been featured…
The #iSpyVFLWB Scavenger Hunt contains clues from places throughout the destination, which includes the four towns West Baden, French Lick, Orleans, and Paoli. Collect a photo of yourself with the spyglass (NO SPYGLASS NEEDED RIGHT NOW) at each locat…
Fun and friendly competition for your family and friends. Satisfy your need for action and adventure, offering both woodsball and scenario options.
Popular train rides in Indiana aboard the French Lick Scenic Railway offer 20-mile day tours through parts of the Hoosier National Forest, the 2,200-foot Burton Tunnel (Indiana’s second longest tunnel), and past limestone outcroppings.
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The racing experience of a lifetime! The quarter-mile indoor track is open year-round and fun for the whole family. Newly added Falcon Raceway for smaller children as well as a new “slick” track for adults. Play in the arcade and redeem prizes in the…
40,000 square foot indoor water park full of unique and exciting features. Known for its innovative and environmentally friendly design, it has been dubbed as "the greenest large water park project to date." No weather worries - water park is enclose…
The greatest in interactive arcade games with a redemption center full of prizes.
Enjoy a striking good time at the six lane bowling alley. Play video and pinball machines or shoot a game of pool in the arcadeRead what others are saying about Pluto's Alley!
Go on a guided trail ride and enjoy over 30 miles of scenic trails on 1,100 rolling acres. 4,000-foot-canopy zipline tour, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Animal encounters including Elephants, Giraffes, and Kangaroos! Lodging available on…
Dice Riot is looking for a location and trying to set up our new Business. Our hopes is to expand into a used book store and Coffee.For now, check out their website for links, games, and more!
Fun all year long with an indoor Lazer Tag course and 9-hole cosmic golf and arcade. Test your skills outside on the 18-hole challenging and breathtaking course.
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There is something for everyone at Patoka Lake, whether you enjoy camping, fishing, boating, hunting or just being outdoors. Hike one of the four trails or bring your bike and cruise along a scenic bike path. Swim at the beach and enjoy a game of dis…
Castle Knoll Farms and Amphitheater is a rustic venue located conveniently just off US Hwy 150 between French Lick, and Paoli, Indiana. Castle Knoll is an exciting venue for live outdoor entertainment! Known for it's iconic white fence amongst the sp…
Looking for fun extreme team-building activities? Escape! French Lick has the perfect adventure for your group of friends, family, or colleagues. Does your team have the skills required to solve the mystery and escape the interactive room?
Use commun…
Sixteen-lane bowling alley with ticket redemption arcade, pool tables, retractable bumpers, and cosmic bowling. Visit the Spare Time Bar & Grill lounge for food and snacks.
Read what others are saying about Paoli Rock-n-Bowl!
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Check back for more details regarding all the things to do while here for The Polar Express Train Ride.
Indiana’s Elite Adventure Outfitter for Boat Tours, Kayak, and Backpack shuttle service. We make water adventures happen!
NEW to French Lick in 2022!
The awesome Comedy Illusionist Brandon Baggett performs exhilarating, mind-blowing magic each Friday and Saturday at the Springs Stadium 4 Theater!
See over 40 species of animals, all from the comfort of your own vehicle! Watch the animals roam freely and feed them through the windows…be sure to snap pictures and tag us using #MyFrenchLick ! From Alpacas to Zebras, you are sure to see a wide var…
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