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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.

Wilstem Wildlife Park

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Wilstem Wildlife Park in Paoli is a highly recommended destination for those looking to have unique animal encounters. The park features a wide variety of animals such as elephants, giraffes, kangaroos, and many others that visitors can observe and interact with. One of the most popular attractions at the park is the drive-thru safari, where guests can see over 50 different species of animals from the comfort of their own vehicle. The park is open year-round and continuously introduces new experiences for visitors to enjoy.

Aside from the animal encounters, Wilstem Wildlife Park offers beautiful surroundings and scenic landscapes, making it a great place for a relaxing stroll and capturing unforgettable moments. Whether you are visiting with family, friends, or a partner, the park provides a memorable and educational experience that allows visitors to appreciate the wonders of nature up close.

NEW ATTRACTION!! Wilstem Dinosaur Drive-Thru Safari!

Wilstem Wildlife Park in Paoli is now offering a new and thrilling experience with their Dinosaur Drive Thru Safari featuring 29 life-size animatronic dinosaurs! Visitors can embark on this exciting adventure where the past meets the present while enjoying the Drive Thru Safari at the park. This unique attraction adds an element of fun and excitement to the already diverse array of wildlife encounters available at Wilstem Wildlife Park. With two incredible parks to explore for the price of one, visitors are in for a truly memorable experience that combines the wonders of nature with the excitement of encountering dinosaurs in a safari setting.

Animal Encounters

  • Elephant
  • Giraffe
  • Sloth Educational Encounter
  • Otter
  • Kangaroo
  • Drive Thru Safari
  • Dinosaur Drive Thru Safari

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FRENCH LICK WEST BADEN
8102 West State Road 56
West Baden, Indiana 47469

Tel. 812-936-3418

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