What To Do Near Franklin College

Just 25 minutes north of Franklin College is Indiana’s bustling capital, Indianapolis, where you will find museums, theaters, parks and gardens, comedy and dance clubs, shopping, a zoo and many other possibilities for an afternoon or weekend getaway.

The city of Franklin offers big-time fun for students, parents and families. Just a few blocks from campus, students have the opportunity to experience arts, music and cultural events, walking trails, diners and gift shops!

Click the links below to learn more about the most popular places to visit in Franklin and Indianapolis. You can also visit the Discover Downtown Franklin or Festival Country Indiana websites for full details of what Franklin has to offer.

Restaurants

Franklin/Greenwood:
The Willard
Mi Abuelito Mexican Restaurant
Enzo’s Pizza
Blue Cactus
Big Woods Franklin
Court Street Cafe

Indianapolis:
Nada
Mesh on Mass
St. Elmo Steak House
Café Patachou
Old Spaghetti Factory
Iaria’s Italian Restaurant
Yolk (breakfast, lunch, brunch)
Yats Restaurant
Harry & Izzy’s

Salons/Spas/Barbershops

Franklin:
Elite Salon Spa Studio
Jefferson St. Barber Shop
Moxy
Downtown Crop Shop

Indianapolis:
No 7 Salon and Spa
Red’s Classic Barbershop

Shopping

Franklin:
Brick Street Boutique
Wal-Mart
Kohl’s
Middle David’s Artisan Candles
Electric Key Records
Franklin Jewelers
Toodleydoo Toys

Near Franklin:
Greenwood Park Mall
Edinburgh Premium Outlet Mall

Indianapolis:
Circle Center Mall
Fountain Fletcher District
Broad Ripple Village
Wholesale District
Boomerang BTQ
Silver in the City
Mass Ave Arts District

Sports/ Leisure

Franklin/Greenwood:
DriveHubler.com Amphitheater
Franklin Skate Club
Rascal’s Fun Zone
Hi-Way Lanes
Freedom Springs Aquatics
10 Pins
Urban Air Adventure Park
Franklin Historic Greenway Trails
Youngs Creek Park

Indianapolis:
Lucas Oil Stadium
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Victory Field
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NCAA Hall of Champions
Dallara IndyCar Factory
Indy Canal
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Atomic Duckpin Bowling
GlowGolf Mini Golf
Perry Ice Rink
ActiveIndy Tours
Greatimes Fun Park
Trails in Indy Parks
Indy Eleven
The HandleBar Indy Pedal Pub

Art/Culture

Franklin:
The Franklin Arts District
Artcraft Theater
Canary Creek Cinemas
Johnson County Museum of History

Indianapolis:
Indianapolis Zoo
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
The Eiteljorg Museum
Indiana State Museum
Newfields
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Old National Centre
Broadway in Indianapolis
Indiana War Memorials