The Howard Johnson Express Inn is located 1 mile from the Franklin, downtown business district, 18 miles from Downtown Indianapolis, not far from Interstate 65 highway and 1 mile from the Legends Golf Course. It is also near area attractions such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis Zoo, the Conseco Fieldhouse, Franklin College and Camp Atterbury. Guests may enjoy shopping at the nearby Circle Center Mall and Outlet Malls. The Indianapolis International Airport is 18 miles away and Indiana University (in Bloomington) is 30 miles away. The Kentucky Derby is about 90 miles away. The property offers guests Rise'n Dine expanded complimentary continental breakfast, Wireless High Speed Internet access, USA Today on weekdays, 24-hour coffee, Free Local Calls and an indoor heated pool, all complimentary. Business travelers will appreciate modern conveniences like free high-speed wireless internet access in all rooms, telephone, faxes and copy facilities and guest laundry. Free parking is available for cars, RVs and trucks. Room amenities include expanded cable TV with free HBO, clock radios, and coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, safety deposit boxes, and microwave/refrigerator units. Nearby restaurants include: Applebees, Bob Evans, Chillis Bar and Grill, White Castle, Franklin Gardens, Chinese Restaurants, KFC, Subway, McDonalds, Buger King.