Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide

Nashville

A serene lakeside scene with a barn, trees, and a distant hill during sunrise.
A white colonial house with black shutters, an American flag, and two cannons in the front yard.
A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A white colonial-style house with a balcony and a red flag.
A blue ceramic mug with a handle, featuring a label that reads "Franklin Mercantile Del."

Stay near popular Historic Downtown Franklin attractions

A theater marquee with "THEATRE" and "BULLY DEAN" signs.

Franklin Theatre

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Enjoy a show at Franklin Theatre, a popular theatre in Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway

Rp303.458
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Stunning view outside the Lotz House Museum in Nashville

Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum

Rp195.305
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum
Prohibition Cocktail Crawl: Historic Main St. Franklin

Prohibition Cocktail Crawl: Historic Main St. Franklin

Rp875.189
per adult
Prohibition Cocktail Crawl: Historic Main St. Franklin
Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin

Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin

Rp487.197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin
Franklin Public Square Guided Walking Tour

Franklin Walking Food Tour: Midday on Main Street

Rp1.589.629
per adult
Franklin Walking Food Tour: Midday on Main Street
Franklin Haunted Pub Crawl

Franklin Haunted Pub Crawl

Rp624.956
per adult
Franklin Haunted Pub Crawl
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Franklin

Find the best Historic Downtown Franklin areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline with a river reflecting lights, a prominent building with a spire, and a bridge in the background.

Downtown Nashville

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Bridgestone Arena while you're exploring the area.

A rooftop pool with a cityscape view at night.
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SoBro

If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A bustling street lined with various shops and signs, including a whiskey bar and a boot store.

Music Row

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.

A brick building with illuminated signs reading "FREE CRAB TOMORROW" and "WELCOME TO CRAB SHACK."

The District

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.

A modern urban street with a mix of commercial and residential buildings, including a Starbucks Coffee.

The Gulch

The Gulch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Demonbreun Street and Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural while you're in town.

Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide