Indiana offers several resorts. Some are beautifully restored National Historic Landmarks with turn-of-the-20th-century charm, while others were built in more modern times. Views offered include southern Indiana's terrain of rolling hills and forests, while others have views of the Ohio River, gardens, golf courses or a beautifully decorated atrium.
French Lick Resort offers two grand hotels, the West Baden Springs Hotel and the French Lick Springs Hotel. Both have been elegantly restored to their original turn-of-the-20th-century charm, and West Baden is a registered National Historic Landmark. Paoli Peaks, the Holiday World Amusement Park, several wineries, the Hoosier National Forest and Patoka Lake are all nearby.
The 3,000-acre resort offers a 51,000-square-foot casino, riding stables, three golf courses and natural beauty tucked beside the Hoosier National Forest. Each hotel offers several fine- and casual-dining options, as well as a spa offering mineral baths from the springs, facials, hair treatments and massage treatments. Each hotel also offers shopping, from high-end boutiques, apparel and accessories to souvenirs. A complimentary shuttle service is available from each hotel to the casino, golf courses and recreation.
West Baden Springs features an awe-inspiring 200-foot freestanding dome and atrium. Guest rooms offer views of the countryside and gardens or the elegant interior of the atrium. Rooms feature an elegant decor that includes antiques.
French Lick Springs offers marble and mosaic floors, a breathtaking lobby with columns and gold leafing and close access to the casino. Many dining options are available, including the famous Grand Colonnade Restaurant.
French Lick Resort
8670 W. State Road 56
French Lick, IN 47432
812-936-9300
frenchlick.com
The Blue Chip Casino, located on Lake Michigan in Michigan City, Indiana, offers guests a remarkable stay and exquisite amenities. The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes State Park are within a short driving distance of the hotel.
Blue Chip boasts two towers for accommodations: the Spa Blu Tower and the Blue Chip Tower. The Spa Blu Tower offers several room designs, including six Sky View Suites with wrap-around windows and 1,170 square feet of space. Accommodations at Spa Blu Tower allow guests to indulge in deep soaking tubs and walk-in tile showers. Blue Chip Tower offers rooms with refrigerators and flat-screen televisions; luxury and suite rooms feature whirlpool baths with separate showers, complimentary wireless Internet access and safes.
Dining options include fine-dining at William B's Steakhouse, extensive selections at Options Buffet, lighter fare at Nelson's Deli and a sports bar and full-service restaurant with live entertainment.
Spa Blu is 10,000 square feet of decadence. Along with the spa, a fitness center and salon are also offered. Massage therapies, wraps, scrubs and body polishes, facials, hand and foot treatments and salon and makeup services are available.
The one-level casino offers 65,000 square feet of gaming options open 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The casino includes a poker room, table games, slot machines and progressive jackpots.
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa
777 Blue Chip Drive
Michigan City, IN 46360
219-879-7711
bluechipcasino.com
Sitting along the Ohio River, Belterra is located approximately one hour from Cincinnati, Ohio, and just over one hour from Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky. Rooms offer guests marble bathrooms, plush bedding and views of the Ohio River, southern Indiana's rolling hills or the golf course. Deluxe rooms offer whirlpool tubs and separate showers.
The golf course at Belterra is a championship, 71-par course built into the rolling terrain. Bunkers and water hazards make this course challenging.
Dining options within Belterra offer guests a variety of choices. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse--a fine-dining establishment--offers cooked-to-order steaks, chicken and seafood. The Aquarium Cafe offers fine-dining with a view of a 60-foot aquarium. Other dining options include a buffet, a bar and grill, and a cafe.
The salon and spa offer hair and body treatments, massages, facials and hand treatments. A sauna and fitness area are also located in the spa. Shopping within the resort features several Belterra exclusive shops, including Studs, a menswear and accessories shop, and Bling, a jewelry store.
Belterra Casino, Resort and Spa
777 Belterra Drive
Florence, IN 47020
812-427-7777
belterracasino.com
