​Hotel Options for MAUPRC 2026 (April 24-25)

1. Hampton Inn & Suites (contact:  Debbie Speziale)

• Address: 361 Paris Drive, Franklin, IN  46131

• Contact: 317-668-5080

• Arrival April 24, departure April 25 or 26

• 20 Queen/Queen rooms $134.00 + tax

• 20 King w/sofa sleeper rooms $134.00 + tax

• Group Name:  Franklin College Undergraduate Research Conference (MAUPRC) 

• Link:  https://group.hamptoninn.com/gaubwy

• Rooms available at conference rate via link until April 6, 2026.

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2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Franklin (contact:  Shannon Sizemore)

• Address: 350 Paris Drive, Franklin, IN  46131

• Contact: 317-739-3999

• Arrival April 24, departure April 25 (5-10 available night of April 25 as well)

• 15 King rooms (1 King bed w/sofa sleeper)  $139.00 + tax

• 15 2-Queen rooms $139.00 + tax

• Link:  Book your group rate for MAUPRC

• Rooms available at conference rate via link until March 24, 2026.

 

Other Options (no blocks reserved or special pricing)

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus

• Address: 12210 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh, IN  46124

• Contact: 812-526-8600

• Website: Hilton Garden Inn Columbus

Best Western Edinburgh/Columbus

• 11780 N. US Highway 31, Edinburgh, IN  46124

• 812-526-9883

• Website:  Best Western

 

Hampton Inn By Hilton Columbus/Taylorsville/Edinburgh

• 12161 N. US 31, Edinburgh, IN  46124

• 812-526-5100

• Website: Hampton
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Comfort Inn Edinburgh- Columbus

• 11711 N. US 31

• Edinburgh, IN  46124

• 812-526-9899

• Website: Comfort Inn
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Staybridge Suites Indianapolis South- Greenwood

• 1475 American Way

• Greenwood, IN  46143

• 877-238-8889

• Website: Staybridge Suites
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Best Western Plus Greenwood/Indy South Inn

• 1281 South Park Drive

• Greenwood, IN  46143

• 317-865-0100

• Website: Best Western

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Greenwood by IHG

• 1180 Wilson Drive

• Greenwood, IN  46143

• 317-881-0600

• Website: Holiday Inn

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Dining in Franklin, IN

Downtown Franklin - Local Restaurants

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The Willard

Address: 99 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 738-9991

Website: https://thewillard.com/

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Greek's Pizzeria and Tap Room

Address: 18 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 739-3900

Website: https://www.greekspizzeria.com/

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Shale Creek Pub

Address: 178 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 868-2200

Website: https://www.shalecreekbrewing.com/

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Blue Cactus

Address: 188 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 868-5200

Website: https://bluecactustacosandtequilabar.com/

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Court Street Cafe

Address: 39 E Court St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 739-0208

Website: https://www.franklincoc.org/court-street-cafe

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Chain Restaurants

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Chili's

Address: 2299 N Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 736-6162

Website: https://www.chilis.com/franklin-college/menu

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Applebee's

Address: 700 N Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 736-1991

Website: https://www.applebees.com/

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Chicago's Pizza

Address: 1047 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 736-5108

Website: https://chicagospizza.com/

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Things to Do

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The Historic Artcraft Theatre

Address: 57 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131

Showing Friday, April 24: Notting Hill at 7:30 pm

Phone: (317) 736-6823

Website: https://www.historicartcrafttheatre.org/

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Wild Geese Bookshop - small, independent bookstore

Address: 40 E Madison St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 494-6545

Website: https://www.wildgeesebookshop.com/

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Hi-Way Lanes Bowling Alley

Address: 400 N Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 736-5177

Website: https://hiwaylanes.com/

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Ten Pins - Duckpin Bowling

Address: 27 W Monroe St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 739-3578

Website: https://10pinsfranklin.com/

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Franklin Skate Club - Roller skating rink

Address: 2680 N Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131

Phone: (317) 738-3775

Website: https://franklinskateclub.com/

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Address: 1172 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131

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