French Lick Springs Hotel, hotel in Indiana
The French Lick Springs Hotel is a hotel in Queen Anne and Renaissance Revival style in French Lick, Indiana. The building features multiple towers, ornate facades, and large interior spaces spread across a sprawling structure that sits on the edge of the Hoosier National Forest.
The hotel was built in the late 19th century to welcome wealthy guests drawn by the local mineral springs. Over the 20th century it went through several periods of decline and renovation before being listed on the National Register of Historic Places and later fully restored.
The name of the hotel comes from the mineral springs nearby, once thought to have healing properties, which drew visitors from across the country. Today the property is best known for its casino, golf courses, and spa facilities that keep it at the center of local tourism.
The hotel sits in a rural area, so arriving by car is the most practical option since public transport connections are limited. A visit pairs well with a stop at the nearby West Baden Springs Hotel, which is only a few miles away and shares a similar history.
Basketball legend Larry Bird, who grew up in nearby Springs Valley, worked at the hotel as a teenager before becoming famous. His connection to the place is still part of how locals talk about the area today.
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