The Historic Artcraft Theater, where their popcorn is INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN.:)…read moreI had a delightful evening at this well-loved theater, catching Hitchcock's classic, Dial M for Murder. The theater retains its historic charm- don't expect reclining seats with cup holders and a food menu. Or the latest blockbuster. There's some preshow shenanigans instead of previews; a raffle of prizes themed to the movie, a game for the farthest traveled attendee and schticks to go with it. That popcorn line was one of them. The national anthem is played and everyone is invited to sing along, followed by a cartoon. Movies are shown via projection so expect some skips, lines and snags. I loved the nostalgia of it! The volunteers were wonderful, welcoming me as a first time attendee, giving me a quick run through of where to find the restrooms, entrances, concessions and bar. The same volunteer also caught me after the movie to ask about my experience! The bar serves beer, wine and a short list of cocktails including a drink of the night. The popcorn is locally grown and the concession prices the lowest I've seen. Free refills are offered on all popcorn sizes! I had a great night at The Historic Artcraft Theater and look forward to more shows there.

My original review of Franklin, Indiana's 625-seat Historic Artcraft Theatre was my 1,000 Yelp…read morereview. After attending a Heartland Film Festival event here this weekend, I decided it was time for an update. The Artcraft is located directly on Main Street in downtown Franklin. It's the marquee project of Franklin Heritage, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to historic preservation and a sublime example of how you bring an old theatre to life. The Artcraft has been on town square since 1922 and is built in an art deco style. It was originally used for Vaudeville and silent movies. It was one of the first theatres in the area to offer "cool air" and operated for 75 years until shutting down due to the growth of multiplexes. The theatre had renovations in 1936 and 1948. In 2004, Franklin Heritage purchased the building and launched a $500,000 campaign for renovation. Since my original review, seating has improved and you can definitely see some updates. The building still has a full stage and orchestra pit. Heartland works collaboratively with Artcraft at various points including its "Best of Fest" events. The traditional marquee is still present. Movies here are primarily 35mm. Accessible? Don't expect perfection. The building is over 100-years-old and it won't be made perfectly accessible. Not possible. However, it's surprisingly good and there's no question a wheelchair user can attend events and enjoy the auditorium. Heck, with assistance you can even get on the stage. There's a single-user bathroom on the main floor that is accessible. The doorways are wide enough. The second-level of the building is not accessible. The auditorium reminds me a bit of Old National with a pretty serious slant. As a wheelchair user who knew what to expect, I definitely took my wheelchair with brakes. The front row is nearly flat, however! While you might be thinking "I don't want to sit on the front row," it's actually not bad due to the orchestra pit and traditional stage. It's not like a multiplex where you're looking up at the screen. I got the chance to chat with Bob Blake - whom I believe is the President (either of Artcraft or Franklin Heritage or both?). Event prices tend to lean affordable. Concessions are the same and you have some unique stuff here like candy cigarettes XXX Root Beer on tap, Norton Farms popcorn, Pepsi products, and popcorn refills are free. They note that their popcorn is popped using coconut oil and flavacol - an option butter topping is soy-based. Volunteers are friendly and there's no doubt the Artcraft skews toward family entertainment. And yes, they do the national anthem before each event. It started during the late 1980s and has been consistent since then. It's typically led by an old timey reel of the national anthem being played. You can rent the Artcraft along with an adjacent house called the Artcraft Cottage. Oh, and the traditional marquee is still there. I've noticed that they do a lot of author events with Franklin's Wild Geese Bookshop. Kate Bowler has been here once and has an event coming up here next month on her "Joyful, Anyway" tour. And yes, they do actually have a bar area - they are strict about ID. They serve beer, wine, and limited cocktails at all evening shows (after 5pm). I really love The Artcraft. Franklin really loves the Artcraft. It's an ideal one-screen cinema for a small college town with a population just over 25,000. Nearby parking is available. There's a lot across the street (it's a county lot - follow directions) and lots of street parking. While "accessible" parking isn't necessarily plentiful, it's easy to find and drop-offs are welcomed.

I would HIGHLY encourage anyone who is considering a trip to roller skate, that you find a…read moredifferent roller skating facility. Due to a drink spilled on the floor in the snack area with NO wet floor sign, i fell and broke BOTH of my wrists! Then, I had to drive my child home before attempting to drive MYSELF to the ER, which was almost 30 min away. Absolutely NOTHING was done about this, other than receiving ONE text message. I wish that ZERO stars was an option, The owner wouldn't call me back. I missed several days of work, as well as incurring some astronomical hospital and surgery bills, having 2 surgeries on one wrist and casts on BOTH = not very convenient for an American Sign Language Interpreter to say the least. Stay away from this establishment until they have a safety update.

What a lucky find! I was on the hunt for a skating rink to book for my granddaughters birthday and…read morechose Franklin Skate Club. It looked like a nicely kept rink, has great reviews, and also has a fantastic birthday package. On the day of our party, I realized they had several birthday parties booked. However, I quickly learned how extremely organized and efficient they are. There was not a single thing that I had to do, other than skate and have a good time with our party of friends and family. Our guests were instructed to check their gifts in at the concession stand, and they put them all into a giant tote and put them back for safe keeping. I was told what time they would announce her birthday on the floor and bring her cake out to sing Happy Birthday. From there, they led us back to where our tables were set with plates, sodas, napkins, and forks. When everyone had gathered, they brought out the pizzas with spatulas so we could serve ourselves. I noticed them cutting up the cake and plating it as we enjoyed our pizza. As they served us each slices of cake, I was told to let them know when we were ready for gifts and they would bring them out. When we were all finished, they were happy to put her gifts in the back again so I could skate and retrieve the presents when we left. This is a clean and very well-kept skating rink. The rental skates are in good shape, and they're happy to help you with tightening or loosening wheels. Even the bathrooms were clean and well kept. I wish I had taken more photos for my review, but we were having so much fun, I completely forgot. Sorry Yelpers! You'll just have to go and experience this one for yourselves!

I took my daughter and her friend and it was great! The flower selection was diverse and had many…read moredifferent colors to choose from. We were given instructions and then set free to go and wander around the property. Learning about the history of the farm was a story I've told repeatedly since leaving. The small gift shop smelled incredible and the selection was great. I bought whipped honey and oh my goodness. It's amazing. We loved it and will be back!

My first time to Dollie's farm! I've been excited about going for weeks. I went during their…read moreLavender festival, so my experience included a few things that may not usually be there; a couple of food trucks and vendors. And lots of people! That being said, I had a lovely day at Dollie's. The location appears to be dog and family friendly and would be a fun day out for families. Flowers were very popular with various sizes offered at a range of cost, from small bunches to a bucket! I went for the lavender. You are given a basket and garden shears and left to cut your own. I took my time and enjoyed the relaxing environment. Pricing is per ounce, pre-wrapped bundles are available but these are dried. There are a few animals including peacocks! A store is located on the site, filled with cute home and body care. All of the items were lavender themed-I'm not sure if this was done for the festival or if this is standard.

They offer a competitive season of racing, and continue to make more and more improvements to the…read morefacility to make it worth the drive from further away. They also offer nice rental karts if you don't have your own, but I don't think those are for race day!

Had a great time Turing laps at Whiteland. New track and surface is awesome to drive on. Will be…read moreback for sure.

1 lane hogged all the heavy balls and I was only left with the lightest balls. I asked them to…read moreshare and they said no. Fuck you bowling team mother duckers and fuck you 10 pins bowling. I told the staff and they did nothing. Get fucked

Great time , drinks were tasty Friendly atmosphere…read more 10 pin bowling is fun time for a family get together

The pictures tell it all. I know I have reviewed this before but for some reason the pictures fell…read moreoff so I wanted to add them back. I would have to say that service is the number 1 one thing you can expect from this place besides location and the jaw dropping beauty of it. All the brides I have talked to for referrals say: Bill will find a way to make your wedding dreams come true.

High end gallery some very interesting pieces. If you want to look around or are looking for…read moresomething for you our a gift. Art is of course very subjective ... what one person loves .. another might dislike but I saw a lot here that I thought was interesting.

Save yourself the money and efforts, do not inquire about hosting any event at Franklin College…read more Extreme lack of professionalism, extreme overpricing, over-booking events for different groups, unprofessional and under staffed, extremely outdated facilities, and a complete and utter lack of respect to customers. Out of the 16 different colleges that my organization has rented facilities with over the 17 years, this is the absolute worst we have ever experienced.

From the owner: We don't stand out at all.read more

The Johnson County Museum is housed in a historic former Masonic Temple with huge columns. Inside,…read morethe rooms are spacious and filled with local artifacts and stories about the county. There was a small interesting fossil display with information about the fossils (which was my favorite display). A special exhibit featuring locally handcrafted furniture was near the entrance. The rooms progress with artifacts and stories from Johnson County first settlement through present day. Downstairs, there is a genealogy center, with staff eager to help. The museum relies on volunteers. The staff was super friendly and recommended nearby places to visit and eat. She also provided information that I was looking for about a historical building. She was knowledgeable and 5 star helpful. There is a small gift shop with interesting Indiana books, shirts, etc. (I picked up a couple books.) Memberships to the museum are available. There is no admission fee, but they encourage donations. We found nearby free street parking. Worth a visit if you live in Johnson County or tracing genealogy.

My wife and I visited here on 6 September 2025. It's a lovely museum that covers everything from…read morethe stone age to the nuclear age. The building is historic in its own right and the exhibits are arranged roughly chronologically with staff on hand to answer questions. There is a local history and genealogy collection on the lower level while the upper level can be used for events. It made for a pleasant afternoon outing to better acquaint ourselves with our new home.