Driving along the Ohio River as it bends its way to form the border between Kentucky and Indiana, the small-town images evoked by the music of native Hoosier John Mellencamp hold mostly true.
That is, until you see a giant structure in the distance looking as if it somehow made a wrong turn on its way to Vegas or Atlantic City.
Belterra Casino Resort and Spa in Belterra, Indiana is a welcome site for road-weary travelers in search of some well-deserved R&R. Along with the expected offerings of table games and slot machines aboard the spacious steamboat Miss Belterra, the resort delivers a world-class golf course and full-service spa.
The golf course, designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, takes advantage of the rolling southern Indiana terrain by providing some incredible views of the Ohio River and surrounding landscape. So, if your swing isn't quite there, you'll be comforted and calmed by the surrounding beauty.
After your day on the links (or instead of), you can relax in the spa, which offers a variety of massage therapies and body treatments. Treat yourself like a king or queen with the $160 “Four Hands of Heaven” massage, where two therapists spend 50 minutes working out your kinks and relieving your stress. Need a haircut or style? Visit the resort's salon and let the clipping begin.
If you're traveling from Ohio to Belterra, you'll likely take the new Exit 55 off Interstate 71. This exit will take you right by the Kentucky Speedway, which is just five minutes south of Belterra. Plan your trip for June 16 and catch the NASCAR Busch boys battling for the checkered flag in the Meijer 300 presented by Oreo.