Attractions

Martin County has lots of great views and attractions that people of all backgrounds and ages are sure to enjoy.  Click through the links to see what Martin County has to offer.

Bluffs of Beaver Bend                                                                  Houghton House                                                                    Hindostan Falls           

House Rock                                                                                        Jug Rock                                                                             Lark Valley Ranch

Mustering Elm                                                                                Overlook Park                                                                      Martin State Forest 

The Pinnacle                                                                                    Sprout Springs                                                                        Spout Springs

                                                                                                          West Boggs Lake

Lakeview Golf Course is located at West Boggs Lake; this 9-hole course has a beautiful view of the lake.

Martin County Museum our Historical Society and Museum is located on Capital Ave in Shoals.

Surrounding Attractions

Blue Spring Caverns Explore the heart of the Natural World…by boat. An hour long boat tour through Blue Springs Caverns brings you up close to the majesty of the underground in a trip of natural wonders!

Williams Dam & Covered Bridge formerly a site of a power plant, the Williams dam is still in place holding the White River back and raising the water level to provide drinking water for Bedford and Mitchell. The raised water level also provides boating and fishing for sportsmen. South of the dam, just down the road, is the wooden covered bridge. In 1981, the bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Take Hwy. 450 from Shoals to Williams.

Spring Mill State Park is taking a step back in time to the early 1860’s, from the pioneer village with 20 historical structures, rock and cave exploring to visiting the Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom Memorial.

French Lick Golf Course has the rolling hills of southern Indiana that provide a beautiful yet challenging golf destination. This classic course designed by iconic architect Donald Ross, underwent a $5 million restoration in collaboration with the Donald Ross Society. When the project was completed, 80 of Ross’ trademark bunkers with flat bottoms and deep, gnarly faces were once again in place along with expanded, square or rectangular shaped greens that severely undulate. Thirty-five of these bunkers are original to the course that Ross constructed in 1917. The course is a par 70 and plays to 7,000 yards. There is an extensive irrigation system that covers the 60 acres of course and seven foot wide cart paths

French Lick Casino is a 51,000 square foot Vegas-style gaming facility all on one floor with soaring 27-foot ceilings. A newly expanded non-smoking gaming area offers the latest state-of-the-art slot machines and live-action blackjack, roulette and craps tables.

French Lick Winery has award-winning wines that are produced on site. Visitors can observe our production facility via observation windows in our tasting room. They have received over 250 medals in state, national and international competitions.

French Lick Indoor Karting the most popular option is the “arrive & drive” racing. Arrive & drive racing is an 8 minute heat race. Can you reserve times for open racing? YES! Groups of 8 or more may call ahead and reserve a time. Racing times may be reserved by calling (812) 936-5390 for immediate booking (Please have your credit card or membership card with available racing credits ready for you will be expected to make a deposit.) Or you may e-mail us with your contact information at info@flwbindoorkarting.com and we will get back with you as soon as possible.

Indiana Railway Museum located in French Lick, IN. You will ride aboard historic pieces of rail equipment on a 1-3/4hour, 20mile road rail ride. While on your journey the train will pass through portions of the Hoosier National Forest, the 2200-foot Burton Tunnel and past impressive limestone rock cuts. Special trips are scheduled through-out the year including the Haunted Train Ride and Polar Express Train Ride!

Paoli Peaks Southern Indiana’s Go-To for ultimate winter fun! Pack you bags, pack your family and friends, and come on out to see us! We’ve got activities for every type of person. Lazy? Great! Our Snow Tubing hill has a magic carpet that takes you back up the hill…all you have to do is stand there and look pretty. Have lots of energy? Even better! Our shorter-than-Colorado trails provide great exercise for quick up and down skiing and snowboarding.

Big Splash Adventures Indoor Water Park & Resort offers an exciting water park adventure for the entire family! Experience tropical luxury in a family friendly environment! 154, smoke free and pet free, Family Friendly Rooms & Suites are waiting – many feature bunk beds! Enjoy 40,000 Square Feet of Water Park Fun! No weather worries! Our water park is enclosed in a beautiful glass structure – one of the few retractable roof water parks in the world!

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is rated the cleanest amusement park in the US. Voyage roller coaster is named the #1 Wooden Coasters on the Planet. Also, the park’s Wildebeest water coaster was named the world’s #1 Water Park Ride for the second year in a row.