…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