The small southern Indian town of French Lick is mostly known for the large casino and resort that opened there in 2006. The town also encompasses part of the large Hoosier National Forest, with its 260-plus miles of hiking trails. For visitors, the town offers a handful of inns and hotels in addition to the main resort.
The Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park & Resort puts guests deep within the Hoosier National Forest, just over six miles west of downtown French Lick. This family-friendly resort has 154 guest rooms, each coming with a flat-screen television, wireless Internet connectivity and coffee maker. The resort features two restaurants, a lounge, a general store and a video game arcade. The on-site waterpark covers 40,000 square feet and admission is included with the room rate.
Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park & Resort
P.O. Box 192
8505 W. State Rd. 56
French Lick, IN 47432
877-936-FUNN (3866)
bigsplashadventure.com
Located in the heart of downtown, the Artists Inn & Cottages offers guests a choice of two types of accommodations. The main guesthouse features four individually designed rooms and come with individually controlled heat and air-conditioning and high-speed wireless Internet access. Guests can also stay in one of the 13 fully equipped private houses and cottages spread throughout French Lick. These can accommodate anywhere from two to 10 people; each one is individually designed and has either a kitchen or kitchenette, cable television and wireless Internet access.
Artists Inn & Cottages
592 South Summit St.
French Lick, IN 47432
812-936-7333 or 866-295-8390
artistsinnandcottages.com
Set just outside of downtown at the edge of the Hoosier National Forest, the Comfort Suites provides a good location with easy access to most of the town's sites. Rooms here feature a traditional layout with a contemporary design. Standard in-room amenities include flat-screen televisions with cable, refrigerators, microwave ovens, free coffee and free wireless Internet access. The hotel serves a complimentary full breakfast every morning. Guests can enjoy the on-site heated indoor swimming pool, indoor hot tub and fitness center. This is a pet-friendly hotel.
Comfort Suites
9530 W. State Rd. 56
French Lick, IN 47432
812-936-5300
comfortsuites.com
