French Lick: Once America's Hottest Spot (And Yes, the Name Is Real)

Once America's hottest resort town is now one of Indiana's best-kept secrets In this episode of Photowalks, we head to French Lick, Indiana—a small town with a name you'll never forget and a fascinating history you probably never knew. In the early 1900s, special trains brought wealthy visitors, celebrities, and politicians here to soak in the famous mineral springs, gamble, golf, and relax in two of America's grandest resorts. We'll tour the stunning French Lick Resort and the spectacular West Baden Springs Hotel, once home to the world's largest free-standing dome. Along the way, we'll discover the surprising story behind the town's unusual name, visit the birthplace of tomato juice, look for traces of basketball legend Larry Bird, browse local shops, enjoy hometown cooking, and, naturally, finish with a famous French Lick ice cream cone. As always, I'll share smartphone photography tips and show you why this overlooked Indiana destination deserves a spot on your travel list. In French Lick, we stayed at the affordable Best Western hotel on the hill in French Lick. https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/french-lick/hotel-rooms/best-western-plus-french-lick/propertyCode.15113.html #travel #indiana #frenchlick 📸 JOIN THE PHOTOWALKS COMMUNITY! If you love exploring the world's most photogenic destinations and want practical smartphone photography tips to level up your own travel photos, make sure to subscribe! 👉 Subscribe to PhotowalksTV: https://www.youtube.com/@PhotowalksTV?sub_confirmation=1 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode every week! 📍 Video Chapters 00:00 Welcome to French Lick, Indiana! 00:49 When French Lick Was America's Hottest Resort