8 BEST Things To Do in Franklin

About Franklin, Ohio

Franklin is located on the the lower portion of the Great Miami River. It is 22 minutes south of Dayton, and 33 minutes north of Hamilton. Less than 40 minutes from the Dayton International Airport, and connected to the regional trail system. 

Below are the absolute best and must-see things to do and try in Franklin, Ohio. 

 

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Best Food & Bars To Try in Franklin

Food Truck Park  Dozens of different vendors on a rotating schedule	Calypso Cafe & Bakery Coffee shop and bakery with a Caribbean flair
Main Street Tavern Classic comfort food for lunchtime or a night out	Fizzy Sips and Sweets A unique drink bar with tons of flavors and customizations.

 

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Top Attractions In Franklin

Harding Museum Learn all about the city's history in the house gifted to the historical society from the late Maj. Gen. Forrest Harding, one of the society's founders

Old Log Post Office Built in 1805, it was commissioned by Thomas Jefferson and it is one of the oldest standing post offices in Ohio

 

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Best Parks & Nature Near Franklin

Mural Tour Stunning works depicting the town’s history can be enjoyed throughout the area

Lion's Club Municipal Park A 65-acre community park, with extensive facilities, that hosts a variety of programs including youth soccer, baseball and adult softball

 

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More Resources

Official City of Franklin Website

Five Rivers Metroparks

Montgomery County Visitors

 

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For more than 100 years, the Miami Conservancy District's flood protection system has helped reduce flood risk throughout Southwest Ohio, allowing communities to safely develop the riverfront parks, trails, downtown destinations, and recreation amenities of the Great Miami Riverway. The vibrant riverfront experiences visitors enjoy today are possible because generations of leaders invested in protecting both communities and the river corridor.