Overview
Franklin is a city and southern suburb of Indianapolis in the Nine-County Region of Indiana, home to Franklin College and an aesthetic Colonial Revival city hall.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Indianapolis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- IND Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LAF Purdue University Airport, West Lafayette — 79 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
Cheeseburger at the Grill Bar, Pizza at Richard’s, Wings at the Willard.
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Do
- The Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N Main St. Nostalgic theater. +1 317-736-6823
Eat
Cheeseburger at the Grill Bar, Pizza at Richard’s, Wings at the Willard.
- Ritter's Frozen Custard - Franklin, 351 N Morton St. The original of this franchise.
- Ann's Restaurant, 77 W Monroe St. Nice upbeat lunch and all-day breakfast joint.
Sleep
- Ashley-Drake Historic Inn and Gardens, 668 E Jefferson St. Like staying in a house from The Wonder Years. +1 317-736-0199
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