Orange County's Tourist Boom May Necessitate More Improvements
Orange County, which has a storied history—illegal gambling flourished along with the mineral springs in the early years of the 20th century in West Baden and French Lick—is in the midst of a tourism rebirth. The new French Lick Resort Casino and the restoration of both the French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel have drawn many thousands of visitors. In addition, during the winter months, Ski Paoli Peaks, a popular snow-skiing park in Paoli, also draws thousands of tourists.
With additional people on the roads, Orange County officials and the Indiana 37/145 Association (see below) are seeking to have the state make more improvements to the SR 56/US 150 leg of the highway.
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