Looking for some fun things to do in French Lick, Indiana?
Try our popular year-round French Lick water park. Go fishing or water-skiing Patoka Lake and ride the French Lick Scenic Railway through the Hoosier National Forest. Other outdoor things to do in French Lick, Indiana, include mountain biking, ATV tours, hiking, zip lining, horseback riding, golfing and much more. In the winter, Paoli Peaks offers skiing, snowboarding, and tubing fun for the whole family!
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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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Whether you’re a beginner or scratch golfer, tune up your game at this state-of-the-art practice facility featuring a short-game area for improving your putting, chipping, pitching and sand play. The center also features indoor and outdoor driving ra…
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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Enjoy this state reservoir with an 8,800 acre lake, hiking and biking trails, modern and primitive camping, beach, picnic areas and nature observing. This park is the Frisbee golfers paradise featuring an 18-hole course.
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.
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…
Hike this 88-acre forest south of Paoli in one of the last old-growth forests of its size in Indiana.
Named one of America’s Greatest Courses by Golf Digest and Indiana's Course of the Year. Host Site of the 2015 Senior PGA Championship, this course will prove challenging for even the best players in the game. Atop one of the highest points in India…
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!
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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Take aim on a unique challenge at our 75-acre shooting range. Simulate the thrill of a hunt and fire away at clay targets of various trajectories, speeds, elevations, distances, and target sizes. No prior experience necessary — it’s a perfect activit…
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…
Indiana’s Elite Adventure Outfitter for Boat Tours, Kayak, and Backpack shuttle service. We make water adventures happen!
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…
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…
Full service marina with houseboat, pontoon and fishing boat rentals. Year round slip and buoy rental available. Mechanic on duty for all repairs. For a unique overnight experience, rent one of Indiana’s first floating cabins. Join them on one (or mo…
Nine-hole public golf course. Great for beginners or professionals alike. Enjoy the full-service clubhouse, pro-shop and restaurant.
Situated in the Hoosier National Forest, this trail boasts scenic views of Springs Valley Lake and remnants of the Buffalo Trace. Hike, bike or horseback ride up to 13 miles of trails.
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…
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…
Hunt pheasant, quail and chukars in different types of ground cover on gently rolling terrain. Professional guides and dogs are available.
Fun and friendly competition for your family and friends. Satisfy your need for action and adventure, offering both woodsball and scenario options.
Enjoy eagle watching or nesting osprey while touring scenic Patoka Lake on a 60' tour boat either in the comfortable interior or open air upper deck. Check calendar of events for cruise dates/times.
The Hoosier National Forest, comprised of 203,000 acres, is set in the rolling hills of south central Indiana, providing a mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy.
Hiking on over 260 miles of trails, cross country or day hikes availab…
Designated as a National Natural Landmark, this site features a mysterious "lost river" emerging from a cave after traveling through a karst/limestone system of miles of underground channels. It lies within a 187-acre tract of land filled with impres…
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…
Considered one of Donald Ross’ most challenging designs, a $4.6 million restoration brought the course back to his original plans. The Donald Ross Course brings a rich history to French Lick Resort. The course was site of the 1924 PGA Championship wo…
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