Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
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Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Popular places to visit
Franklin Theatre
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.
Lotz House Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Lotz House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Carter House
You can browse the exhibits at Carter House, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Grand Ole Opry
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum
Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin
Franklin: Haunted History & Crime Walking Tour
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Highly recommend staying here clean, staff amazing
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Our room was very clean. The hotel was conveniently located within walking distance to Broadway. There was a couple good bars right across the street as well.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Nice place well maintained but to small of a pool area
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
Check in was a breeze and we were even able to request an earlier time as we had arrived sooner than expected. I loved having the full kitchen in the unit. There was even a washer and dryer, although we didn’t use it. They provided all soap/detergent needed for personal hygiene and for the appliances. ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
Beautiful hotel AMAZING staff. Great location
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Franklin
Green Hills
Unique features of Green Hills include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Bluebird Cafe or Mall at Green Hills while you're exploring the area.
Midtown
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by FirstBank Stadium or Demonbreun Street might round out your trip.
Eighth Avenue
Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffee shops, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
South Nashville
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in South Nashville. You might want to make time for a stop at The Fairgrounds Nashville or Geodis Park.
Edgehill
While Edgehill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway and Nissan Stadium.
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.
