1060 King Street Guide Book
Entertainment
Franklin has multiple parks for kids to play with Province being the biggest and Young's Park being the newest (includes splash pad).
Franklin pool is part of Parks and Rec services and can be found on their website.
Built in 1922 as a silent movie theater and Vaudeville house, the Artcraft Theatre was built complete with an orchestra pit and full stage with dressing rooms below. It was renovated in 1936 when Trueman Rembusch purchased the building and again in 1948 when the classic Art Deco streamlining and neon were added. The Artcraft Theatre remains one of the most intact Art Deco movie houses in central Indiana and is listed on the Indiana State Register of Historic Places.
View current movie schedule: https://www.historicartcrafttheatre.org/movie-and-events-schedule.html
The Historic Artcraft Theatre
57 N Main StBuilt in 1922 as a silent movie theater and Vaudeville house, the Artcraft Theatre was built complete with an orchestra pit and full stage with dressing rooms below. It was renovated in 1936 when Trueman Rembusch purchased the building and again in 1948 when the classic Art Deco streamlining and neon were added. The Artcraft Theatre remains one of the most intact Art Deco movie houses in central Indiana and is listed on the Indiana State Register of Historic Places.
View current movie schedule: https://www.historicartcrafttheatre.org/movie-and-events-schedule.html
10 Pins, located in Franklin, Indiana, is a mini bowling alley serving surrounding areas. 10 Pins has six lanes, as well as, arcade games. 10 Pins serves a variety of beer, wine, and ciders. Behind the bar, we serve hot dogs, walking tacos, and pork nachos.
10 Pins
27 West Monroe Street10 Pins, located in Franklin, Indiana, is a mini bowling alley serving surrounding areas. 10 Pins has six lanes, as well as, arcade games. 10 Pins serves a variety of beer, wine, and ciders. Behind the bar, we serve hot dogs, walking tacos, and pork nachos.
Old-fashioned candy shop with ice cream. It is in an old train depot. Train history exhibit offered at certain times.
Hoosier Cupboard Candy, Snacks and Ice Cream
Depot StreetOld-fashioned candy shop with ice cream. It is in an old train depot. Train history exhibit offered at certain times.
Old Towne Beer Hall & Growler Co
55 East Court StreetTaste multiple beers, wines, or cocktails or enjoy a full glass
Yummy food
Majority of these are a mile walk away and accessible from Greenway trail that runs in front of our house
So much character and small town charm. The Original brick house, which is the core of the present structure known as “The Willard”, was built in 1860 by William and Cynthia King McCaslin. Mrs. McCaslin was the daughter of George King, who had received the original 160 acres in a land grant on October 17, 1822. Mrs McCaslin died in 1878 and William married Marguerite Mullen.
After William’s death in 1883, Margeurite and her niece, Marguerite McCullough, resided in the home until 1922 when it was sold to Eliza Patterson Willard and her niece and nephew, Mr. & Mrs. Will Judah. Mrs. Willard and the Judah’s paid $11,000 for the original building and spent a great deal more constructing the hotel around the brick house and remodeling the interior. From that time on it was known as The Willard Hotel. Ironically, both Mrs. Willard and Mrs. Judah were active on the Prohibition Movement.
The Willard is a smoke-free, family-friendly establishment with a gorgeous view of the Johnson County Courthouse. When you need a place to unwind with family and friends, The Willard is the place to be.
The Willard
99 N Main StSo much character and small town charm. The Original brick house, which is the core of the present structure known as “The Willard”, was built in 1860 by William and Cynthia King McCaslin. Mrs. McCaslin was the daughter of George King, who had received the original 160 acres in a land grant on October 17, 1822. Mrs McCaslin died in 1878 and William married Marguerite Mullen.
After William’s death in 1883, Margeurite and her niece, Marguerite McCullough, resided in the home until 1922 when it was sold to Eliza Patterson Willard and her niece and nephew, Mr. & Mrs. Will Judah. Mrs. Willard and the Judah’s paid $11,000 for the original building and spent a great deal more constructing the hotel around the brick house and remodeling the interior. From that time on it was known as The Willard Hotel. Ironically, both Mrs. Willard and Mrs. Judah were active on the Prohibition Movement.
The Willard is a smoke-free, family-friendly establishment with a gorgeous view of the Johnson County Courthouse. When you need a place to unwind with family and friends, The Willard is the place to be.
Local brew pub offering a variety of beer styles along with a full bar. If you like spicy try the beer mac with buffalo chicken.. my favorite.
Shale Creek Brewing
178 West Jefferson StreetLocal brew pub offering a variety of beer styles along with a full bar. If you like spicy try the beer mac with buffalo chicken.. my favorite.
Main & Madison Market Café
100 North Main StreetBreakfast and lunch with amazing coffee
Ann's Restaurant
77 W Monroe StFranklin tradition- Diner style breakfast and lunch
Coffeehouse Five
323 Market PlazaGreat coffee with some breakfast and lunch options
A satellite location of Brown County's Big Woods brewery. It has an extensive menu of food and beverage options. They make craft beers and liquors.
Big Woods Franklin
1800 East King StreetA satellite location of Brown County's Big Woods brewery. It has an extensive menu of food and beverage options. They make craft beers and liquors.
Local Italian dining with brick oven pizza and pasta. Family friendly and frequently has live music a few days a week
Richard's Brick Oven Pizza
229 South Main StreetLocal Italian dining with brick oven pizza and pasta. Family friendly and frequently has live music a few days a week
RFD Franklin
55 West Madison StreetUpscale dining with great food and drinks
This is an event center that has dinner options on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Food is amazing. I really like their coffee. Adult only
Garment Factory Events
101 East Wayne StreetThis is an event center that has dinner options on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Food is amazing. I really like their coffee. Adult only
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
Local Events!
Check out the parks and rec site for local family fun:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/FranklinParksAndRec/events/
Check out the Festival Country Indiana site for events from food and music festivals to art fairs and parades:
https://www.festivalcountryindiana.com/