The Small Indiana Town Where Every Hoosier Secretly Wants To Live
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Courtney Johnston
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Indiana has a lot of awesome small towns full of charm and history. While some pass through these small towns on their way to bigger towns and cities, we all know that small town living is incredible. Just take a look at this small town in Indiana and see if you don’t want to move here!
Franklin, Indiana is a charming town in central Indiana, just south of Indianapolis. This quaint town used to be one many would drive through on their way to Greenwood or the big city, but is now shaping up to be quite the alluring place to live.
Franklin is a town rooted very much in community, and you'll always find something interesting going on in their quaint downtown area. It's also full of history, with its magnificent Johnson County Courthouse building...
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...and incredible Artcraft Theatre. This theatre is the best place in town to catch a local performance or movie, and residents claim it's the perfect place for a first kiss.
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It's also home to many delicious restaurants, particularly within the downtown area. The Willard is one of the area's most famous restaurants and a great place to hang out on a Friday night.
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It's also home to one of the state's top schools, Franklin College.
You'll find tons of neat shops, cafes, and coffee stops in the historic downtown area. Be sure to swing by Benjamin's for one of the best cups of coffee you've ever had.
There's also so much for kids to do, with places like the Cultural Arts and Recreation Center and Aquatic Center nearby.
Packed full of historic homes and with so much to see and explore, Franklin might become your new favorite town. It's no wonder so many people love living here!
I love this incredible small town in Indiana. What about you? For more amazing small towns, check out these 11 small towns where everybody knows your name.
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