Group Tour News

New Step on Guide Service Offered
Visit French Lick West Baden is happy to introduce our newest group tour service, The Pickled Cricket’s Host on the Go Program. This service is offered exclusively to tour groups looking to enhance their participant’s tour experience. The Host on the Go is a seasoned hospitality professional who provides direct interaction with your participants by sharing her lively personality with engaging local stories, history and fun anecdotes.

Whether your group is making French Lick West Baden their destination of choice for all activities or just a stopover en route, add some flair with a themed tour or create your own itinerary with The Pickled Cricket. This itinerary-enhancing service will ensure your group receives the best experience possible while touring our scenic area. Make the most of your next Orange County trip and ask about our "first timer" special!

Spotlight- French Lick Springs Hotel
The history of French Lick Springs Hotel can be traced back to the late 1800’s when it was made famous by the "miracle waters" found in the area. While the hotel thrived under all its owners, its real rise to fame came during the early 1900’s when the property was purchased by, then Indianapolis mayor, Tom Taggart.

With daily train schedules from Chicago, The French Lick Springs Hotel was welcoming guests by the trainload. Such famous names as John Barrymore, Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, The Truman’s, The Reagan’s, President Roosevelt and many others were visitors.

Because the area was dedicated to health and fitness, it often surprises visitors to hear the sordid past involving gambling and politics. The recent renovation of French Lick Springs Hotel has allowed visitors to hear colorful stories of past generations, while experiencing the beauty and glamour of this magnificent hotel property. We are happy to suggest the historic walking tour to any group who may be interested. To learn more about the group tours offered, please visit The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana at www.historiclandmarks.org.

Industry News-Heartland Travel Showcase
If you are attending the Heartland Travel Showcase this February, it would be my pleasure to meet with you and discuss all French Lick West Baden has to offer your group. It's ideal location and many attractions make it a great destination.

I would also like to thank everyone who accepted my appointment request for ABA and NTA. If you have not received your follow up motorcoach and group information please e-mail me at keely@visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com, I will be happy to send one to you.

As always, Visit French Lick West Baden is excited to host groups of any size.

Our Newest Themed Itinerary

"Southern Indiana Amish Tour"
Come visit Amish Country in beautiful Southern Indiana. Begin your tour at the Gasthof Amish Restaurant. With the choice of a home cooked Amish meal before or after your tour, the flexibility and hospitality of the Gasthof staff will wow your entire group.

Gasthof’s experienced tour guide will escort your group through the local Amish area, which includes a route featuring an Amish home and variety store, a quilt shop full of handmade quilts, an Amish farm and Amish school. Learn the culture and history of the area Amish and shop for a variety of items including souvenirs, antiques, meats, cheeses and much more.

After your tour, return to French Lick West Baden and enjoy wine tasting, a boat cruise, a scenic train excursion, ahistoric walking tour, or a group dinner at a real working ranch. As the sun sets, relax in one of the many rocking chairs on the wraparound porch at French Lick Springs Hotel. Or, make your own excitement in the new non-smoking areas of the French Lick Casino.

Make your trip a 2 or 3 day tour and experience everything French Lick West Baden has to offer. Please feel free to visit the Group Tours section of our website to view other themed itinerary options.

For information on upcoming 2010 events, please visit our website www.visitfrenclickwestbaden.com