French Lick Scenic Railway 8594 Indiana 56, French Lick, IN 47432
About the Business
French Lick Scenic Railway is a unique tourist attraction located at 8594 Indiana 56 in French Lick, Indiana, United States. Step aboard and embark on a journey through the stunning landscapes of the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana, all while indulging in a delightful selection of craft beers! Our Beer Tasting Train offers passengers the chance to explore a variety of brews from local and regional breweries against the backdrop of the picturesque countryside passing by. It’s a fun and immersive way to discover new flavors and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow beer enthusiasts!
In addition to our Beer Tasting Train, we also offer a wine tasting train excursion that combines the charm of a scenic train journey with the pleasure of tasting exquisite wines. Gourmet small plates are paired with carefully selected wines, enhancing the flavors and creating a symphony for the senses. This is a 21 event that will delight any wine lover.
French Lick & West Baden was once known as the home to “America’s Laxative”, Pluto Water. The Pluto Water slogan was “When nature won’t, Pluto will.” At one point in time, 40-50 train cars were used to ship Pluto Water across the country. This “healing” water naturally contained sodium, magnesium sulfate, and lithium which produced a foul odor, leading people to say that the underworld couldn’t be far away. Although Pluto Water sales were stopped in 1971, the Pluto symbol remains a staple in the area.
Come and experience the history and beauty of French Lick Scenic Railway at 8594 West State Road 56 in French Lick, Indiana.
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8594 IN-56 Box 150, French Lick, IN 47432, United States
Reviews
"Loved this. Went with grandkids and family. Kids absolutely loved it. Elves and conductor worked extra hard to make it enjoyable for everyone. Would highly, highly recommend doing this."
"This was our first time, paid for table seats and we're glad we did! Check-in was super easy. Photo ops in the souvenir shop had staff helping take photos to include everyone! Staff actually offered to take photos for us often on the train which I was super thankful for. The cookies and hot chocolate were very delicious."
"A fun experience, great for kids. You did the summertime Dino train. It was about a 45 minute trip out, and a 45 minute trip back. We spent about an hour and a large grassy area with inflatable bouncy houses, a place to dig for fossils, a dinosaur puppet area, some other Dino themed games, and a live animal display. A great way to spend a day with your young ones, especially if they love trains and dinosaurs!"
"I’m giving an honest overall rating- here are my pros and cons. Pro- great way to spend a few hours on a rainy fall afternoon. Sr. Discount. if you like old train rides, looks like an old train inside. see a few interesting local things; Pluto water history, Larry Bird home, train goes through a corn field (novelty for a non mid westerner), cool long dark tunnel! , goes past some old train stock - two smaller steam engines, etc. lots of natural forest type scenery and some bigger rock formations. Snacks/beverages available on board. Cons- it’s an old train/looks like an old train inside. Scenery is limited- (this was a functional line with both freight and people- was not created as a tourist attraction originally) bathroom is very primitive, but serves the purpose. Train is not heated. Some cars have A/C, windows open only if you ask conductor (again, it’s an old train) Again, it’s something to do on a rainy day and you are a train buff- I probably wouldn’t ride it again on a future visit, but it was not a horrible experience"
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