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[Alex Burr - hester_nec]

In 2014 my car club, the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club, in hosting it's annual International meet at the French Lick Springs resort - @ $139 a night. Add taxes to that and I would suspect thier restaurant food prices are in line with the room rate. A lot expensive for us po' folk!!!! Somebody had to have a moment of insanity to book us there.

So, my question for all you rolling roadies out there what other accomodations might be available, say in a 25 mile circle (closer would be better), that offer accomodations in the $50 to $100 range, maybe $75 to $110 would be better to search for. I'd also like to know about reasonable eating places - we just held our 2012 meet in Gettysburg at a Wyndham hotel at $139 a night. Even tho I had a room-share $80 (including taxes - daily) a night was close to the edge for me. Word got out quick that we didn't have to buy $15 hamburgers at the hotel resturant - if you're ever in Gettysburg have your meals at the Gettysburg Family Resturant - great food at prices under $15.

I've checked out a couple places within 25 or 30 miles, rates in those venues run $55 to $140 - it looks like to me all these motels are trying to keep up with French Lick.

I will be eternally greateful for any information you may be able to provide.


Thank you

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN

[mobilene]

I've not stayed anywhere in French Lick, but I'm aware of two independent motels that promise reasonable rates.

Lane's Motel: http://www.lanesmotel.com/

Michael T's Motel: http://www.michaeltsmotel.com/

Both are on SR 56, kind of on opposite outskirts of town.

Good luck!

-Jim

[DennyG]

I stayed at Lane's a few years ago and really liked it.

[Alex Burr - hester_nec]

Thanks for the info, guys. I really should check this forum when I post a request for something.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN

[rod]

I can't help with the lodging, since I always stay in one of the timeshare units behind the hotel. However, you also asked about food, and I think I can help there. The folowing is a list of places I have eaten in the area that I can recommend.

Black Buggy Restaurant
8331 West State Road 56
West Baden Springs, IN 478469
(812) 936-5390
Amish buffet - same building as the indoor go-kart track

Chicagos Pizza
8498 W State Road 56
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-2962
very good pizza

Dennys Restaurant
8695 W Jack Carnes Way
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-6030

German Cafe
656 N Gospel St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3007
German food - located across from Wal-Mart

Jodys Restaurant and Lounge
452 Maple St
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-2871
pizza and tenderloin sandwich are both very good

Miguels Mexican Restaurant
8345 W State Road 56
West Baden Springs, IN 47469
(812) 936-9200

Rowboat Cafe
8345 W State Road 56
West Baden Springs, IN 47469
(812) 936-5288

Schnitzelbank Restaurant
393 3rd Ave
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2640
German food - upscale but very good

There are other places in French Lick and West Baden Springs as well - the Dairy Queen for sandwiches and ice cream, the French Lick Winery Vintage Cafe with limited hours and a limited menu, and a couple of others that I have not tried yet.

Edited by rod, 31 August 2012 - 06:07 PM.