Franklin Castle, Cleveland

Name: Franklin Castle
Address: 4308 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, 44113, United States

#90 among attractions in Cleveland

Forts and castles, Queen Anne architecture

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Franklin Castle is a Victorian stone house, built in the American Queen Anne style, located at 4308 Franklin Boulevard in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. The building has four stories and more than twenty rooms and eighty windows. In the late nineteenth century, when it was built, Franklin Boulevard was one of the most prestigious residential avenues in Cleveland. It is reported to be the most haunted house in Ohio. ()

Built: 1881 (143 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 41°29'9"N, 81°42'59"W

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4308 Franklin BlvdOhio CityCleveland 44113 United States

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Franklin Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: West Side Market, Public Square, Ohio and Erie Canal, JACK Cleveland Casino.

0.7 miE
Shopping, Flea market, Historical place
West Side Market, Cleveland
19 min walk • Nestled in the historic Ohio City neighborhood, the West Side Market stands as a vibrant hub of culinary diversity and fresh produce in Cleveland, Ohio. This bustling fresh food market has been the heart and soul of the local community since its doors first opened...
1.5 miNE
Large open city plaza and events hub
Public Square, Cleveland
39 min walk • Public Square is the central plaza of Cleveland, Ohio, and a key fixture in the city's urban landscape. This expansive park, which spans 6.5 acres, is not only a green oasis amidst the bustling cityscape but also a hub of cultural and social activity.
0.9 miNE
Canal
Ohio and Erie Canal, Cleveland
24 min walk • The Ohio and Erie Canal was a canal constructed during the 1820s and early 1830s in Ohio. It connected Akron with the Cuyahoga River near its outlet on Lake Erie in Cleveland, and a few years later, with the Ohio River near Portsmouth.
1.5 miNE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
JACK Cleveland Casino, Cleveland
38 min walk • Jack Cleveland Casino is a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, owned by Vici Properties and operated by Jack Entertainment.
1.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Tower City Center, Cleveland
37 min walk • Tower City Center is a large mixed-use facility in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, on its Public Square.
1 miNE
Tanks dedicated to global marine life
Greater Cleveland Aquarium, Cleveland
26 min walk • The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is an aquarium in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Occupying the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse building located on the west bank of the Cuyahoga River in the city's Flats district, the aquarium, which opened in January 2012, consists of approximately 70,000...
1.5 miNE
Architecture, Observation decks and towers, Roof deck
Terminal Tower, Cleveland
38 min walk • Terminal Tower is a 52-story, 235 m, landmark skyscraper located on Public Square in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Built during the skyscraper boom of the 1920s and 1930s, it was the second-tallest building in the world when it was completed.
1 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Cleveland
26 min walk • Jacobs Pavilion is an open-air amphitheater located on the west bank of The Flats in Cleveland, Ohio. The venue is part of the Nautica Entertainment Complex, owned by Jacobs Entertainment.
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Detroit–Superior Bridge, Cleveland
24 min walk • The Detroit–Superior Bridge is a 3,112-foot-long through arch bridge over the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. The bridge links Detroit Avenue on Cleveland's west side and Superior Avenue on Cleveland's east side, terminating west of Public Square.
0.8 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail, Cleveland
21 min walk • The Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail, originally known as the Lake Link Trail, is a cycling, hiking, and walking trail located in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
1.4 miNE
Tower
Skylight Office Tower, Cleveland
37 min walk • The Skylight Office Tower is a 1991-built 12 story 165 foot high-rise office building on the property of Tower City Center in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Franklin Castle?

Nearby attractions include Ohio City, Cleveland (6 min walk), Ohio City Glass, Cleveland (11 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Cleveland (14 min walk), Lakeview Terrace, Cleveland (15 min walk).

How to get to Franklin Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Franklin Castle:

Metro

West 25th–Ohio City • Lines: Red (21 min walk)
West 65th–Lorain • Lines: Red (23 min walk)

Light rail

Settlers Landing • Lines: 67Ax, 67AX Blue, Blue, Green (29 min walk)
Flats East Bank • Lines: 67Ax, 67AX Blue, Blue, Green (30 min walk)

Bus

79 A/B 51A/B/C 22 26 (35 min walk)