Unprecedented in the nation, the grand hotels in French Lick and West Baden Springs—both listed in the National Register of Historic Places and located one mile apart in southern Indiana—offer a fascinating window on the grand hotel era of the early twentieth century and the tradition of “taking the waters.”
Guests from Al Capone to FDR, Bing Crosby to Helen Keller, captains of industry and pampered socialites came to imbibe the waters and take spa treatments, enjoy sports and entertainments, and perhaps test their luck in the casinos.
Today, the lavishly restored French Lick and West Baden Springs Hotels still draw visitors for the same pursuits. Like Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, and Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, French Lick and West Baden Springs offer overnight accommodations in an atmosphere steeped in history.
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT! Members of Historic Landmarks Foundation receive a 10% discount on overnight stays at the French Lick and West Baden Springs Hotels. For reservations, call 888-694-4332 for French Lick and 877-493-7822 for West Baden. Use the code HLD10 and show your membership card to receive the discount.
Historic Landmarks Foundation leads one-hour guided tours of the hotels, highlighting their fascinating histories, stunning architecture and gardens, and award-winning restorations. We offer four tours per day in each hotel.
Please note: Due to private functions, regularly scheduled tours of West Baden Springs will not be available on the following dates: September 10, 11, 12, 13, 25, 26, and 27*; October 17 and 24; November 7. French Lick tours will be offered as scheduled each day at 12 noon.
*On September 27 tours will be available only at 2 p.m. and at 4 p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Tea Dances
Don't miss our special afternoon Tea Dances in 2009, featuring big band music and refreshments under the famous dome at West Baden Springs Hotel:
Saturday, April 11
Sunday, August 9
Sunday, December 9
French Lick - West Baden Springs Program
PO Box 217
8242 West State Road 56
West Baden Springs, IN 47469
866-571-8687 (toll free)
812-936-4034
Fax 812-936 7755
westbaden@historiclandmarks.org