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French Lick Resort and Casino is steeped in so much history that you really need to get a history lesson or two before you visit in all that it offers. You can find out a great deal of information through their website or with many of the well-planned out brochures depicting the resort's offerings and amenities. We stayed at the French Lick Springs Hotel, which is connected to the casino and houses the famous 1875: The Steakhouse. Or you can choose the West Baden Springs Hotel, which is the closer hotel to the entrance of the resort, with its glass vaulted ceilings and magnificent lobby. You can reach either hotel by taking the historic Train Trolley that runs regularly to each location. At the time of our stay the West Baden was sold out, so we opted to stay again at the French Lick Springs Hotel with its many offerings for dining and located across the street from the quaint town area. The Grand Colonnade Family Restaurant is a popular location for breakfast open daily. The spacious area offers a bountiful buffet of freshly made items including made-to-order omelets or pancakes. During our breakfast, I was greeted by at least five of the resort's associates with smiles and pleasant comments. You definitely get a sense that the associates who work at the resort genuinely enjoy what they do and are proud of what they represent. A couple of other recommendations for dining would be 1875: The Steakhouse on the lobby level of the French Lick Springs Hotel, and the French Lick Winery and Vintage Café, located several blocks from the resort. Quaint, family owned and operated, the French Lick Winery and Vintage Café offer wine tastings, wine purchases and specialty gifts locally made. The Café offers an Italian menu with great homemade pizzas and various pastas. The café is lively and spacious as it integrates with the wine tasting activities and West Baden Springs Hotel Lobby French Lick Springs Porch 62 GOLF NOW! Chicago