MOUNT PLEASANT WINTER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Christmas at French Lick: Grand hotels, the Polar Express and a Winter Light spectacle
A three-day, two‑night holiday weekend (Dec 10–12, 2027) that pairs guided tours of iconic resort hotels with a winery tasting, the French Lick Scenic Railway Polar Express, and a Wilstem Wildlife Park Winter Light Show—this guide explains the trip flow and what’s included.
Christmas at French Lick: Grand hotels, the Polar Express and a Winter Light spectacle.
Celebrate the season amid historic elegance in French Lick, Indiana: guided walking tours of the French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel’s famed domed atrium, a winery tasting, a festive Polar Express scenic railway ride, and a dazzling Winter Light Show at Wilstem Wildlife Park are folded into a long weekend of two nights’ lodging, two breakfasts and two dinners.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Grand hotel walking tours
Guided walking tours take you through the French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel, the latter celebrated for its domed atrium once called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Polar Express Scenic Railway Ride
Relive the holidays aboard the French Lick Scenic Railway Polar Express—a festive train ride that recreates seasonal storytelling and pageantry.
Winery tasting and Winter Light Show
An afternoon winery tour and tasting complements the evening Winter Light Show at Wilstem Wildlife Park, combining local flavors with illuminated displays.
What the day feels like
What the long weekend feels like
Over three days you travel from Mount Pleasant to the French Lick resort area, move between guided hotel tours and a winery visit, settle into two evenings of lodging with included meals, and finish with seasonal events—the Polar Express scenic railway and a Winter Light Show—allowing time to relax and soak in holiday decorations and historic architecture.
THE HISTORY
Grand hotel walking tours
Guided walking tours take you through the French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel, the latter celebrated for its domed atrium once called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
THE MAGIC
Polar Express Scenic Railway Ride
Relive the holidays aboard the French Lick Scenic Railway Polar Express—a festive train ride that recreates seasonal storytelling and pageantry.
THE FESTIVE NIGHTS
Winery tasting and Winter Light Show
An afternoon winery tour and tasting complements the evening Winter Light Show at Wilstem Wildlife Park, combining local flavors with illuminated displays.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this weekend suits and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
December 10–12, 2027; a three‑day experience with two nights’ lodging (3D/2N) and four included meals (2 breakfasts and 2 dinners).
The program includes guided walking tours of two historic hotels, a winery tour and tasting, a Polar Express scenic railway ride, and an evening Winter Light Show.
Operated by Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC; the departure is from Mount Pleasant, Michigan with travel to the French Lick resort area.
Two nights lodging in French Lick, two breakfasts and two dinners, guided hotel tours, winery tasting, Polar Express scenic railway ride, and admission to the Winter Light Show.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does this French Lick Christmas Getaway take place?
The trip runs December 10–12, 2027.
How long is the trip and what does 3D/2N/4M mean?
It is a three‑day, two‑night trip that includes four meals (two breakfasts and two dinners).
Which hotels are included in the walking tours?
Guided walking tours visit the French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel.
Is the Polar Express scenic railway ride part of the itinerary?
Yes—the French Lick Scenic Railway Polar Express ride is included as a festive component of the weekend.
Are meals and lodging included?
Yes—two nights of lodging plus two breakfasts and two dinners are included in the itinerary.
Who operates the tour?
The trip is operated by Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC.