Attractions in Franklin

Business NameLocationHours
African American Heritage CenterCorner of John J Johnson and Jefferson StreetsMon-Fri 9am- noon; 1pm-4:30 pm; Sat 9-11am
Franklin Drive-In31W South near the state lineVaries according to season
Franklin Simpson Parks & RecreationEast end of North Street and Filter Plant RoadSummer: 8 am-12 pm; Winter 8am-dusk
Gallery on the SquareHistoric Downtown SquareMon.-Fri.10a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-noon Closed Sun.
Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf CourseI-65 Exit 27am-dark, weather permitting
Kentucky Downs Race CourseI-65 Exit 210:45 am-9 pm Mon., Wed. - Sat. 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm Sun. Closed Tues.
Octagon Hall Museum & KY Confederate Studies ArchiveAbout 6 mi. north of Franklin on 31W across the road from Strictly Country Antique Mall8am-11:30 am; 1pm-3:30 pm Wed-Sat.
Old Stone Jail -Simpson County ArchivesNorthwest 1/2 block from courthouse squareMon. - Fri. 9am-4pm; Sat. 10am- 2pm Closed Sun. and holidays
Sandford Duncan InnJust south of I-65 Exit 2For tours or more information contact Simpson County Tourism
Shaker Museum at South UnionAbout 18 miles northwest of I-65 exit 2; apprx. 1/2 mi from US 68-80Mar 1-Nov 30 9am-5pm Mon. -Sat. 1pm-5pm Sun; Dec1-Feb 28 10am-4pm Tues. -Sat.;Closed major holidays