"Inn-side" Track on the Fox Cities

These beautiful models sure made our bed and breakfast setting glamorous! These models were definitely in the best setting with their vintage dresses, hats, etc. What is happening to the Spring 2012 styles if they match this historical home? Fun!

Model Your Brand wrote: “Check out the latest issue of Women Magazine – Model Your Brand in collaboration with Debbie Daanen Photography (Debbie Daanen & Ashley Schmit) and @Abracadabra Hair Salon on Appleton had a great shoot at the Franklin Street Inn & Franklin Inn on Durkee http://www.mywomenmagazine.com/sections/body/162-spring-fashions-march-2012.html”

Franklin Street Inn, a Queen Anne Victorian style house, is located downtown Appleton in the historical city park neighborhood. This “Best in the Valley in 2011” bed & breakfast winner offers unique theme rooms & suites. Appleton’s Premier bed and breakfast has the amenities of the 21st century with the elegance of the 19th. Since this house is on the state historical record, inn keepers Judy & Ron Halma take their preservation job seriously. Authentic period furniture is used in the décor to compliment the strong architectural features of this character house.

Need a getaway for St. Pats Day this March 16 & 17 weekend? Our Spring weather could not get much better, could it? It is ok to say, Kiss me I am Irish constantly this weekend!

Staying over at either the Franklin Street Inn or Franklin Inn on Durkee and having an Irish breakfast will start your day off in full swing. Even the Irish Want-a-bes have enjoyed feasting on Corned Beef Hash Brown Egg Bake with Irish Soda Bread, Grilled Tomato, and coffee with Baileys Caramel Cream Liqueur? If this is not your breakfast style, would you lean towards the Dr. Seuss menu choice of Green Eggs & Ham? Whatever your favorites are, we want our full home-cooked breakfast to be your delight!

Then take a short drive to New London which becomes New Dublin every March! Sheamus Fitzpatrick and the McNally Boys perform at the Irish Fest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Irish music festival is presented under a huge heated big top tent downtown. Entrance to the Irish Fest is $5.00 for the day. Besides music, corned beef & cabbage along with other Irish food, beverages, and market booths are available at the fest.

The St. Patricks Day Parade begins at 1:00 which is Wisconsins largest St. Pats parade. Each years parade typically features various bagpipe bands, marching bands, festive clowns, specialty units, clans, Finnegans Wake, and business floats. Over 100 units are included in the lineup with prizes for the best parade entries.

The inn can host a murder mystery party for your group of eight called Murder Most Green. Discover who did away with Patrick Flaherty before he could celebrate St. Patricks Day. Make sure that you request this fun evening in advance when making your lodging reservation.

Perhaps another option to offer you is to go to Appletons only authentic Irish pub which is a favorite in the Fox Valley! The McGuinness Irish Pub is located downtown Appleton. They serve authentic pub grub along with their famous Irish beer.

Spring is in the air. What a welcome sight in Wisconsin! Spice up your winter time blahs by planning a cabin fever getaway to Appleton, Wisconsin!

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center invites you to the intimate Kimberly-Clark Theater on March 30th or 31st at 8:00 pm. Here is a chance to experience the musical talent of Karrin Allyson. This Grammy award winning artist has traveled around the world as a singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer.

Explore the warmth and depth of a performer who tells engaging stories using a variety of music from the Great American Songbook of Gershwin and Porter to jazz legends Duke, Thelonious, Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillepsie and popular musicians Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell and Jimmy Webb. With 11 notable albums, it is no wonder The New York Times calls Karrin Allyson, “one of the jazz world’s finest”.

Call the PAC at 920-730-3760 for your tickets. Ticket prices start at $30 each. Next, reserve your favorite room or suite at one of our inns by calling 920-993-1711. The inn’s location, our guest’s favorite fine dining restaurant, Apollon, and the PAC are all nestled within a five block area. Park by the inn and you are all set for a memorable weekend!

Do you need a gift to add to your inn getaway? We will help you preselect your inn gift or stop in during your stay. We even offer complimentary gift wrapping!

We are pleased to offer our signature line of inn logo pottery for our guest souvenir purchases. We have ordered the following items from Deneen Pottery in burgundy and forest green: wine or champagne crock decanters, mini-crocks, mugs, coasters, creamers, & vases.

Two layers of bliss are for sale, too! When guests sleep on either our plush sheets or micro-fiber sheets, that brings on the question, “Where can I buy those incredible sheets?” We stock some sheets for purchase during your stay. Otherwise, we have your order drop shipped to you. The only pillow used at the Franklin Inns is “My Pillow”. You will want to take two of those pillows home to experience more comfortable nights of sleep in your own home.

Guests have a chance to enjoy Fan the Flames, Romantic Sensations, or An Enchanting Evening games in their suite during their stay. Anyone can purchase their favorite game to take home for more fun! Do you like to read? We have the book of “Love Laughter & Romance”. Do you want to pick up wonderful suggestions and delightful ideas for couples who want to stay close, have fun, and keep the enchantment alive? Take a copy of this book home so your romance kindled during your romantic inn getaway will keep burning on every day.

We have gift baskets for an anniversary or birthday surprise. You can even select single items for a smaller purchase: engraved inn goblets or champagne flutes, our in-room line of fragrant glycerin soaps, Appleton souvenir photo note cards, Judy’s own bed and breakfast cookbook, Appleton photo book, our signature coffee, & our own custom line of three CD’s of piano music enjoyed by guest’s during their stay.

You have heard that laughter is the best medicine, right? Join Appleton Medical Center and Community Hospice Foundations in helping others by attending a great night of hilarious laughter.

On stage will be comedy’s world best and brightest from the touring company of Chicago’s Legendary “The Second City”. This company launched the careers of Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, and others. You can look forward to a one of a kind evening of hilarious sketch comedy.

Be sure to buy your tickets early for this one night only performance. Run time is 1 hr. & 50 min. Tickets cost $25 each. The performance is on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Call the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center at 920-730-3760 for your tickets.

The performance is held only 5 blocks from our inns. An overnight stay with us & attending the LOL comedy troupe would make an exciting & memorable cabin fever getaway!

Leave Valentines to US!
$229 all inclusive/$ to upgrade or personalize option

A Suite Deal Special Pkg. for Sweethearts who stay with us anytime February 2 – March 15. Receive keepsake engraved goblets or flutes along with complimentary wine, sparkling juice or champagne bottle. Relax with our signature aromatherapy in your double whirlpool and fluffy bathrobes to use during your stay. You will be tempted by chocolate truffles & a beautiful fresh red rose awaiting on your bed. An Enchanting Evening Game (make a wish and rekindle your romance) can be enjoyed at the inn and taken home as a keepsake. Wishes really do come true! In room, complimentary snacks for lovers to enjoy while playing their game, so choices include: soda, coffee, hot chocolate, teas, popcorn, cashews, & fruit. Sit by the inviting fireplace & listen to romantic CD music. Look forward to your bedtime chocolate dessert surprise. Be pampered with complimentary room service for your full home cooked candle light breakfast in the privacy of your suite. Ask us to make your dinner reservations, on-site massage appointment, & the late check-out option.

We’re serious about Valentines! Guests tell us, “We don’t want to leave the inn.” Here is your chance to stay a second night and receive a $25 gift card at our guest’s favorite award winning restaurant, Apollon. www.apollonrestaurant.com Make sure to request this bonus when reserving the same suite for a two consecutive night Valentine reservation. This special may not be used with other specials or a gift certificate. “Valentine, Take Me Away To The Franklin Inns”. The innkeepers have creatively planned “The Valentine For All Ages” so you can have a memorable romantic getaway in Appleton. Call 920-993-1711 soon for best availability.

A Ladies Event! Walk it. Shop it. Love it!

Calling all girlfriends: Plan a girlfriend getaway starting on Friday, March 23, 2012 by an overnight stay in either the Turret Royale Suite at the Franklin Street Inn for up to 7 ladies or the Sea Breeze Suite at the Franklin Inn on Durkee for up to 8 ladies.

B. Y. G. D. plans begin downtown Appleton on College Ave. only two blocks from the inn on Saturday, March 24 from 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tickets go on sale starting 2-27-12 for $27 each. Call the ADI office 920-954-9112 for your tickets. Enjoy a delicious champagne breakfast, Spring & Summer fashion show at the Radisson, swag bag, and numerous activities and shopping specials throughout Downtown Appleton for ladies of all ages! Everyone is invited to gather at the Déjà Vu Martini Lounge to end the day with happy hour.

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Downtown Appleton becomes a dessert-lovers’ paradise & it all starts only two blocks from our inns! Book a romantic Valentine stay at the Franklin Street Inn or Franklin Inn on Durkee Bed & Breakfasts. Celebrate with other chocoholics in this 9th annual special event on Tuesday, February 14th from 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Quickly, make your plans. I just called for an update on ticket availability. As of 2-2-12 there are still some tickets left, but they are going FAST! Call the ADI office 920-954-9112 for your tickets at only $20 each (or two for $35), you will be able to taste unique scrumptious chocolate desserts and drinks like chocolate beer in different restaurants, bars and coffee houses. Vote for your favorite chocolate treat Feb. 14-19 and you could win a $25 Downtown Appleton Gift Certificate!

People move along College Ave. stopping at seventeen different businesses where some of the best chefs in the area will have a delicacy to serve you! You can start anywhere and go at your own pace. Have you ever participated in a progressive supper? This sounds like a fun way to mingle at a progressive chocolate event!

Well what was for breakfast Sunday morning? Guests enjoyed Apricot Orange Cream Scones, Spiced Fruit, & Egg & Sausage Strata. Yummy & here is a picture. Seeing is believing, but come on over for a taste! We were delighted to receive such nice comments about the breakfast. The recipes for this breakfast will be added to our Franklin Street Inn website within the next month. We want to get some fresh recipes out on our site. Check back on the website when you are ready to make your next brunch.