Historic French Lick, Indiana If you are looking for a unique place to spend some quality vacation time, try historic French Lick, Indiana. Originally renowned for its mineral rich springs, this one time French trading post attracted past celebrities like Joe Louis, Al Capone, the Marx brothers, President Franklin Roosevelt, and the great Irving Berlin. It also is the hometown of NBA basketball legend Larry Bird. French Lick offers two Five Star Hotels and dozens of things to do and places to go. There are many Bed and Breakfast Inns and cabin rentals in the vicinity of French Lick. Great things to see and do abound here, especially if you like gaming and outdoor activities. Mineral Rich Springs The mineral rich springs of this town originally were used and promoted as healing springs for their medicinal qualities. As the fame of the springs grew, French Lick became famous as a natural spa. Out of this fame grew a thriving resort and casinos that attracted people from all over the world. French Lick thrived for many years, and now is experiencing a renaissance. French Lick Springs Resort and Casino Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Southern Indiana, French Lick now boasts the new and exciting French Lick Springs Resort and Casino. In addition to this world class casino, are also world class accommodations, at French Lick Springs Hotel, and nearby West Baden Springs Hotel. There is also a spa, and two amazing golf courses including the Donald Ross Course. Entertainment at the resort is on a par with the best Vegas style shows, regularly featuring world famous singers, comedians and magicians. Eighth Wonder of The World West Baden Springs Hotel was at one time dubbed "The Eighth Wonder of The World." It was topped by what was at the time the world's largest dome. The design of the building rivals the best spas of Europe. With it's six story domed top, West Baden Springs Hotel is on the National Historic Landmark Registry. It's neighbor, the French Lick Springs Hotel originally opened in 1845, and is every bit as elegant as the West Baden. Things To Do - Places To See In the immediate vicinity of French Lick, there are dozens of tourist attractions which offer many things to do. Nearby Patoka Lake offers 8,800 acres of water activities including fishing, boating and skiing. There are many places to stay and lodge with dozens of cabin rentals and Bed and Breakfast Inns. Some of the many things to do include boat rentals, hiking trails and all types of outdoor and nature activities. At the Indiana Railway Museum, you can take a two hour train ride through the scenic Hoosier National Forest. Rediscover History There are many other reasons for you to visit this town. With it's mineral rich "healing waters" and multitude of tourist attractions, it's no wonder that people all over the world have rediscovered historic French Lick, Indiana.