We had an amazing experience at Hunter's Honey Farm the weekend before Christmas! We got to…read morehand-pour beeswax candles and fill a honey bear with fresh, raw, unfiltered honey--such a fun, hands-on activity that even my teenager and her friend loved. Kelley was fantastic, sharing her knowledge of sustainable beekeeping and the care that goes into producing pure, organic honey straight from the hive. The farm gift shop was stocked with incredible raw, unprocessed honey, honeycomb, and beeswax products--we left with plenty! We're so excited to come back this summer for the Honey House Tour, Beehive Tour, Forestry Tour, and Queen Special Tour! Getting to work a live beehive with a beekeeper and see the honey extraction process will be unforgettable. If you're looking for the best raw, organic honey in Indiana and a truly unique farm experience, Hunter's Honey Farm is a must-visit!

One of our new favorite traditions is cutting down our tree at Hunter's Honey Farm! This year we…read moreactually went out and tagged it when it was warm and then went back on Wednesday to cut it down. So many cool things about that experience... 1) I used a chainsaw for the first time and now I want to cut down all the trees! 2) We put something that wouldn't fit in our car in our relatively new truck bed... it was sooooo big! 3) While I was there, I bought several jars of their honey (again)! They have completely embraced the "hot honey" trend and are making some amazing honeys that are perfect for a nice "drizzle" on pizza, a Christmas ham or even as a sweetener in your green beans or spaghetti sauce! Their service is fantastic and you're even able to taste a few before buying! Go see them for gift baskets or to join their "honey (not jelly) of the month club" #iykyk

What a hidden gem! All kinds of old Timey candy and some great ice cream. The people that own the…read moreshopper is nice it can be and they run it seven days a week. If you like sweets, you definitely need to check this

This place will satisfy your craving for sweets. They have ice cream, sorbet, soda floats, sundaes,…read moremalts, chocolate-covered nuts and chocolate-covered pretzels, old-fashioned candy, taffy, fudge, gummies, licorice gum, root beer, sodas and a whole lots of other sugary treats. It's a candy and snack joint! You will definitely find something for everyone here. Hoosier Cupboard is located in downtown Franklin, in a cute little house that also looks like a train depot. Across the way is some sort of train thing, so I'm sensing a theme. My children got an ice cream cone (Blue Moon) and a scoop of chocolate ice cream in a cup. They have kids' sizes, which is appreciated. I am not an ice cream person, so I got two hand-dipped peanut butter cups, one for each hand: one milk chocolate, and the other dark chocolate. Both were delicious! We ate our treats at a table on the outdoor patio. There is lots of outdoor seating, and zero indoor seating. So, your options are to sit outside or get your goodies to go. The people who work here are polite and patient, which is also appreciated. You know how it goes when you visit a sweets shop with kids -- they can't make up their mind about what they want. But the people behind the counter were very kind and waited with the utmost patience while my children made their decision about which ice cream flavor to choose.

This isn't a stop for the merchandise, this is a stop for nostalgia. This general store has been…read morestanding since 1860, said to be the oldest in Indiana, and currently blends vintage Americana with modern-day knick-knacks, souvenirs, and gag gifts. There is a faded Mobil sign out front as well as an old gas pump. When we arrived, there was a family enjoying some treats on the front porch with their dog, a pretty black shepherd. Inside, there were vintage toiletries for sale as well as a nice stock of flavored sodas, with some antiques scattered throughout. We enjoyed browsing through the store and picked up some candy for the road.

This is such a nostalgic visit that you'll not want to miss if you're visiting Cataract Falls! My 8…read moreyear old grandson loved his visit!

Not open when says they are. Went on a Saturday for lunch when it said they were open and they were…read moreclosed. Wasted a bunch of time and gas.

Affordable and delicious small town rustic store ,deli and restaurant! Friendly staff and quick…read morelines!

Shortly after I stepped into The Wild Olive, one of the people who worked at the shop came out from…read morethe back and asked me, apropos of nothing, "Do you like salad?!" I said yes. He said, "I have something for you to try! Do you want to try it?! I've been perfecting it!" How can I say no to something so deliciously mysterious. So I said yes again. He darted to the back to get his enigmatic edible concoction. I'm learning that, in general, in life, saying yes to new things is usually the correct answer. The man came back out carrying a tiny Dixie cup with a sample of raspberry balsamic vinegar and Meyer lemon olive oil. "Swirl it around and drink it down like a shot!" The man said. "It tastes like the most delicious salad you've ever tasted!" And wouldn't you know: the man was right! It turns out, homeboy used to work in a restaurant, and he loves to cook, too. As I was tasting the vinegary oil, homie told me about the origins of the vinegar and oil I was tasting, what proportions to use to make a vinaigrette, and how else I could use them (balsamic vinegar in a cocktail!). I ended up buying a bottle each of the raspberry balsamic vinegar and Meyer lemon olive oil, and both have been probably my best purchases of 2025. All this to say: The customer service at The Wild Olive is exemplary. The people -- or more particular, this dude I encountered -- love food and have lots of recommendations for how to use the oils and vinegars in food and while cooking and baking. You can also ask to taste any of the oils or vinegars in the shop. As many as you want! When you find one that you like, there are two different sized bottles to choose from: 250 ml and 500 ml. The variety of oil and vinegar at The Wild Olive is amazing, so you'll probably want to taste some before you commit. There is also a section with gourmet goods, like pasta, tapenade, flavored salts, tinned fish and nuts. Plus, a refrigerated section with salami and cold San Pellegrino. When I run out of my olive oil and vinegar, I will be making a trip back to Nashville to hit up The Wild Olive again. This is now one of my favorite shops in central Indiana.

We stopped in here on a recent visit to Brown County. The Wild Olive is a lovely shop. Open, clean,…read moreminimal. All of these attributes really help accentuate the main attractions - the counters of balsamic vinegar and olive oils. My MIL was after a particular flavor. The two women working were extremely friendly and in the process of redecorating the store for springtime. They informed us that we could sample whatever we wanted. Yay! I've been to olive oil shops like this in other touristy areas and they've had the bread available to the customer next to the dispensers for self-service. This was pre-covid, so I'm sure bread wasn't readily available during this visit to cut down on contamination. I get that, but it personally deterred me from sampling. I didn't want to bother the shop owners every time I wanted something - which would have been a lot. :) I think the prices were around $16-$20 per bottle depending on the size. So, so many flavors from salty to savory to sweet. Unique flavors. So unique that you should definitely try them before you buy. Highly recommend!

Fruitful Frog is located right off the square in Franklin. They have juices and artisanal goods in…read moretheir market. I had never tried a juice with celery in it but the Hopper was really delicious and sweet with a hint of spicy that tickled at the back of your throat. I also picked up a tallow moisturizing product that smelled like cupcakes. This is such a cute little shop with great finds.

Bud was really great to talk to! he told me all about the products that are available at the store,…read morelet me try samples, and I love the pollywog smoothie. It tastes like sweet herbs and pineapple, like it came fresh from the garden. Truly a lovely place filled with trustworthy organic/local products. Thanks fruitful frog, I will be back for more!

Yay! I love this place. So much charm. They have a huge selection of delicious looking food. They…read morealso sell locally made pies, breads and cakes. The pumpkins are huge, look great and are very reasonable - as are all their prices. I couldn't help but pull off the road to check it out and I quickly filled the car with many goodies for me and to share.

This has been a family tradition for years to make thus a stop on our fall trip. I love the…read morevariety of exotic pumpkins! They also have a fall backdrop where you can take your picture. The apples are really good & I love to make my first apple crisp of the fall with the golden delicious variety. This is a fun stop on an Indiana road trip!

The farmers market was in full swing today. Lots of good buys from fresh pies, Omelettes and…read morestrawberry crepes. Kettle Corn. lots of plants and flowers. There are booths set up with homemade items including aprons and lots of fun stuff!

A neat farmers market that occurs every Saturday. We got there a little late and I didn't get to…read moreexplore because I was on kiddo duty at the balloon man stand that the line took up most of the time it took my grandpa, step-grandma, & mom to go thru and get what they wanted. But at least I got to enjoy the fresh veggies for dinner, and smell the fresh flowers on the table bought that day.