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…And journey back to the days when the railroad was considered the most luxurious way to travel! When you visit the French Lick Scenic Railway, you will ride aboard historic pieces of rail equipment on a 1 & 3/4 hour*, 18 mile round trip. While on your journey, the train will pass through portions of the Hoosier National Forest, the 2200 foot Burton Tunnel, and past impressive limestone rock cuts. Aside from enjoying our daily train rides, throughout the year, the French Lick Scenic Railway holds special events that are fun for the whole family! Enjoy our Western Hold-ups, where a band of old time outlaws hold up the train and give a performance that will leave you cheering, YeeeeHaw! We also host events such as the tasting trains, dinner trains and, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Train Ride during November to December. Click on the Special Events tab to learn more and reserve your tickets today. Our daily operating schedule varies, so please check our interactive calendar on our Home Page for departure & times. All trains depart promptly on time. All times listed are EASTERN TIME (Daylight Savings Time is observed)  

Hours Depot & Gift Shop Open The Depot and gift shop are open two hours prior to the train departure on scheduled operating days.

Grounds Open You are welcome to walk around the exterior of the depot and view the equipment parked outside at any time. BE AWARE! This is an active rail line and trains can be moving at any time

Offices Open Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

 

 

Visit French Lick West Baden – Visitor Information

Lodging

French Lick Springs Hotel
8670 W. State Road 56
French Lick, IN
1-888-936-9360

West Baden Springs Hotel
8538 West Baden Avenue
West Baden, IN
1-888-936-9360

Big Splash Adventure Indoor Waterpark & Hotel
8505 W. Sate Road 56
French Lick, IN
1-877-936-3866

Best Western Plus
613 S. Arnold F Habig Blvd
French Lick, IN
812-936-0520

Comfort Suits
9530 W. State Road 56
French Lick, IN
812-936-5300

Valley Inn
8483 W. State Road 56
French Lick, IN
(812) 936-9919

French Lick Cabins at Patoka Lake Village
7900 W. Country Rd. 1025 S.
French Lick, IN
(812) 936-9854

Patoka 4 Seasons Resort
7886 West State Road 145
Eckerty, IN
(812) 685-2488

Whitetail Woods Cabins
Deer Avenue
Birdseye, IN

Patoka Lake Winery Silos 
2900 N. Dillard Road
Birdseye, IN
(812) 685-2203

Dining

Fast Food

Dairy Queen
8493 S. State Road 56
French Lick, IN

Papa John’s Pizza
8362 W. State Road 56
West Baden, IN

Taco Bell
8324 W. State Road 56
West Baden, IN

 

McDonalds
8333 W. State Road 56
West Baden, IN

Subway
8524 W. State Road 56
French Lick, IN

 

Casual Dining

33 Brick Street
480 S. Maple Street
French Lick, IN
American Classics , Craft Brews, Kids Menu

Chicago’s Pizza
8498 W. State Road 56
French Lick, IN
Pizza, Salad Bar, Oven Baked Sandwiches

El Comprade Mexican Restaurant
8345 W. State Road 56
West Baden, IN
Mexican Food, Kids Menu

French Licks
469 S. Maple Street
French Lick, IN
Ice Cream, Coffee, Pizza

German Cafe
452 S. Maple Street
French Lick, IN
Authentic German Menu, Kids Menu 

Just Off The Brick Pizza
8619 W. Main Street
French Lick, IN
Salads, Pasta, Sandwiches, Pizza

Legendz Sports Bar & Grill
8695 W. Jack Carnes Way
French Lick, IN
Wings, Pizza, Sandwiches, Wraps, Kids Menu

Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant
8345 W. State Road 56
West Baden, IN
Mexican Food, Kids Menu

Ohana Hawaiian Bar & Grill
8965 W. Jack Carnes Way
French Lick, IN
Sushi, Land & Sea Menu, Kids Menu

West Baden Bagel Bistro
8163 W. State Road 56 Suite C
West Baden, IN
(Breakfast & Lunch ONLY)
Bagels & Sandwiches

Fine Dining

Moo Moos Steakhouse
8695 W. Jack Carnes Way
French Lick, IN
Salads, Pasta, Steaks, Chicken & Seafood

1875: The Steak House 
(Fine Dining)
Steak, Chicken, Pork Chops, Kids Menu

Colonnade Restaurant
Breakfast Buffett 

French Lick Mercantile
Starbucks, Ice Cream, Grab & Go Items

Pluto’s Pizzeria
Pizza by the slice, Whole Pizza, Calzones & Stromboli

Power Plant Bar & Grill
Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Kids Menu

Ballard’s In The Atrium
Appetizers, Salads, Pizza, Sandwiches, Dinner Entrees

Cafe Sinclair’s
Breakfast Only

Sinclair’s Restaurant
(Fine Dinning)
Seafood, Chicken, Steaks, Kids Menu

Xanadu Coffee & Creamery
Starbucks Coffee, Deli Sandwiches, Ice Cream

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