Attractions

There is always something fun to do in Franklin County Indiana!

Please note: Many attractions are open daily but some are ONLY open on weekends. Please call ahead!

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Winery/Brewery

Backroads Vineyard

Sometimes you gotta take a Backroad....
Free Tastings every SAT and SUN noon to 8pm. We ask that you contact us ahead of time for a time slot. Our tasting area is a screened in porch with rocking chairs and we like to make sure you are comfortable.

Creek Bottom Brewery Taproom

Creek Bottom Brewery Taproom is located in Oldenburg. We’re an over 21 only Taproom. Our Tap Room is located in the Oldenburg Municipal building, with the Oldenburg Police Dept

Farm Hill Winery

Farm Hill Winery is located near the Ohio/Indiana state line and is convenient to several surrounding areas of interest. The winery offers sweet and semi-sweet fruit wines, with some dry wine options coming Fall of 2023.

Entertainment

Cat and The Fiddle Event Center

Entertainment for all ages. Music and comedy sets are scheduled throughout the year. MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS!!! Not every weekend Enjoy Catrina’s home cooking! No menu, she will make a dish and serve.

Columbia Street Music District

Columbia Street Music District is an eclectic music venue in Metamora featuring an outdoor main stage, side stages inside three funky buildings, including a jam stage for aspiring musicians. We are bringing national acts to Metamora via a series of con …

Opry Barn

Live entertainment venue at the west end of Indiana's Canal town, March to November. Presenting music, drama, and other activities featuring regional talent.

Third Place Brookville

Your Third Place in Brookville to Enjoy Life!

Outdoor Recreation

Franklin County Park

4-H Fairground, Camping, Picnicking.

Pickleball: All About Pickelball

In 2008, Brookville natives Charlie and Betty Allen, along with Larry Sheets and Marilyn Hedrick, found the fun sport of pickleball in Florida. They came home determined to get pickleball started in Brookvlle and the rest as they say is history. Today, …

The Wooden Melon’s Trough Golf

Calling all kids 4 - 104 to enjoy our version of 9 hole miniature golf!!!!!

Whitetail Acres

Whitetail Acres is a truly unique place. 2 locations in Franklin County. Nursery, Farm where the reindeer reside. Please call ahead to visit reindeer during the year to make sure they are on the premises. Open Nov 23rdto Dec 22nd Cut your own Christmas …

Whitewater Valley Gateway Park

Full service and primitive camping available.

Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue, Inc.

Wolf Creek Habitat is here to educate young and old about the wolf. All visitors are welcome on the weekends. And you can spend the night!

Fishing

Brookville Lake Guide Services

As your guide my goal is to provide you with as much fun as possible while catching fish at Brookville Lake.

Brookville Lake 🐶

Enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, boating, hiking and swimming all at Brookville Lake!

Whitewater River & TAIL WATER

We are lucky to have the East and West fork of the Whitewater River in Franklin County. Good for rafting, canoeing and GREAT trout fishing. Please respect and obey all local, state and federal laws. Visit the website for water levels, temperature and a …

Genealogy/History

Franklin County Public Library

Concerning Franklin County information our collection at the Brookville library currently contains over 600 vertical files on various topics including surnames and local history topics. We also have 75 family histories in bound format as well as a smal …

Golf

Brook Hill Golf Club

Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Indiana, Brook Hill Golf Club features bent grass greens and tees with lush rolling bluegrass fairways, and a friendly clubhouse atmosphere.

The Wooden Melon’s Trough Golf

Calling all kids 4 - 104 to enjoy our version of 9 hole miniature golf!!!!!

Bowling

Brookville Lanes

Bowling: please call ahead to make sure there is not a league or party scheduled. Sometimes they have glow in the dark bowling.

Cedar Grove Tavern & Lanes

MUST BE 21 to bowl Call ahead to schedule time

Hiking/Nature/Sport

Brookville Lake 🐶

Enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, boating, hiking and swimming all at Brookville Lake!

Brookville Town Park

Walking trails, picnic tables, softball fields, football fields, stage area, shelters, play ground equipment, sand volleyball. All right next to the river. Take 8th Street off of Main all they way to the entrance to the park.

Pickleball: All About Pickelball

In 2008, Brookville natives Charlie and Betty Allen, along with Larry Sheets and Marilyn Hedrick, found the fun sport of pickleball in Florida. They came home determined to get pickleball started in Brookvlle and the rest as they say is history. Today, …

Southeastern YMCA

The Y is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundations of the Southeastern Indiana community. With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving individual health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbo …

Whitewater Canal Trail 🐶

The Canal Trail follows the historic canal route as it travels through the heart of the Whitewater River Valley in Franklin County, Indiana.

Whitewater River & TAIL WATER

We are lucky to have the East and West fork of the Whitewater River in Franklin County. Good for rafting, canoeing and GREAT trout fishing. Please respect and obey all local, state and federal laws. Visit the website for water levels, temperature and a …

Arts/Entertainment

Cat and The Fiddle Event Center

Entertainment for all ages. Music and comedy sets are scheduled throughout the year. MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS!!! Not every weekend Enjoy Catrina’s home cooking! No menu, she will make a dish and serve.

Opry Barn

Live entertainment venue at the west end of Indiana's Canal town, March to November. Presenting music, drama, and other activities featuring regional talent.

Rileybrook Arts Center

Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) was begun in 1989, and is currently entering their 24th year of operation. Their mission is to provide quality programs in the arts to the residents of Franklin County Throughout the 24 years, they have sponsored pro …

Third Place Brookville

Your Third Place in Brookville to Enjoy Life!

Horseback Riding

Salt Creek Horse Ranch

Salt Creek Ranch is open all year long with 700 acres of trail riding with over 100 horses on site. We are located just 20 minutes east of Rushville near beautiful Metamora.

ATV/Off Road

Haspin Acres

Whether you are a serious competitor or a weekend warrior, there is a competition for everyone at Haspin Acres.

Markets/Orchards

Doll’s Orchards, LLC

You pick orchard!!!

Michaela Farm

Merging agriculture, education and spirituality, Michaela Farm builds on and enfleshes the Franciscan value of "just relationships with all Creation."

Sam’s Jams, LLC

Sensory Garden for those with disabilities, Farm Stand, Pumpkin Patch, Field Trips and Events

Sunshine Sisters

Indoor plant shop specializing in house plants and unique novelties/home decor with a boho/vintage vibe.

The Sailor Homestead

The Sailor Homestead is a first-generation Agribusiness featuring U-Pick sunflowers, pumpkins, fall mums, Christmas trees, yoga, farm market, bounce house rental and special events.

Wendel Farms

Corn Maze, Petting Farm and Pony Rides

White’s Flea Market

Our flea market is every Wednesday from daylight 'til noon (400+ vendors and 6000-8000 customers).

Whitetail Acres

Whitetail Acres is a truly unique place. 2 locations in Franklin County. Nursery, Farm where the reindeer reside. Please call ahead to visit reindeer during the year to make sure they are on the premises. Open Nov 23rdto Dec 22nd Cut your own Christmas …

Historical Sites/Museums

Batesville Historical Center

Now through September, the Historical Center features “Vintage Wedding Fashions” from the 1950s and earlier. Included in this collection of dresses and wedding accessories are four dresses over 100 years old, as well as a dress worn by four generations …

Whitewater Canal State Historic Site

The Whitewater Canal State Historic site operates a horse-drawn canal boat, the Ben Franklin III, ((NOT in operation until further notice) and the Metamora Grist Mill.

Movie Theater/Rental

HomeTown Video

New rental movies, games and info. Newest rentals every Tuesday, weeks before the Box or online.

Trains

Whitewater Valley Railroad

Travel Through Time On Indiana's Most Scenic Railroad. The Whitewater Valley Railroad operates trains and special events throughout the year.

Wedding & Event Venues

Wagon Wheel Weddings & Events, LLC

A Family Owned and Operated Event Venue

Welcome to Wagon Wheel Weddings & Events, LLC! We are a family owned and operated event venue that would be overjoyed to host your event! We began this journey in 2021 and are so excited to say that we are continuing to grow. Wagon Wheel Weddings & Events, LLC is here to help you with all of your needs, whether that be a wedding ceremony and reception, a birthday party, a graduation party, an anniversary party, and much more!

Spa

Shear Design Boutique

Shear Designs Beauty Salon is a full service Family Hair Care Salon. We offer Natural Manicures and Spa Pedicures. We also have 2 Tanning beds and a Stand-up Booth. We carry a small variety of Retail Products.

Tranquility Massage By Shelley

Stretch Massage, 90 Minute massage, Hot Stone Massage, Therapeutic Massage & Swedish Massage.

Tours

Get a Clue Escape Room 🐶

Decipher clues to escape. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 12-9pm

Horse Drawn Canal Boat (NOT in operation until further notice)

Check out the old Metamora Grist Mill, an early method of grain manufacturing, and even see grinding demonstrations on select days.Enjoy a ride on the Ben Franklin III, a canal boat pulled by two Belgian draft horses. (NOT in operation until further no …

Metamora Gem Mine

Gem mine where you can select different size buckets at various price points and pan for numerous gems and fossils. Gifts from mild to wild! Snack bar. From Only in your State ” When you think of mines, Indiana isn’t the first place that typically come …

Sisters of St. Francis Convent Tour

Visit the Sisters for a relaxing day at Michaela Farms and the convent. Must have reservations for tour of convent.

The Haunted Tour of Metamora 🐶

The Haunted Tour of Metamora is ready to entertain. Tours available this weekend starting at 9:30 pm. Please dress comfortably, download your favorite app and don’t forget your camera, let’s have some fun! Metamora is a 1838 Canal town, with a rich his …

Weberding Carving Shop

Most days there is a master carver available to demonstrate the art of carving wood. Browse through their shop and see magnificent pieces of art. You may even find one you want to take home with you. This is a place you will want to stop and just look …

Whitewater Canal State Historic Site

The Whitewater Canal State Historic site operates a horse-drawn canal boat, the Ben Franklin III, ((NOT in operation until further notice) and the Metamora Grist Mill.

Water Rentals

Family Time Adventures

You might get wet, you may lose your balance, but you will return with a smile . . . we guarantee it!

Morgan’s Outdoor Adventures – Canoeing & Cabins

Canoeing, Camping and Cabins: Morgan's strives to give you a memory-making experience that will last a lifetime.

Whitewater Canoe Rental

Whitewater River offers trips renting canoes, kayaks, rafts, tubes and campsites on the privately owned sections of the Whitewater River.