Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Popular places to visit
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.
Grand Ole Opry
This long-running show is a Nashville institution and the stage on which it's held the mothership of country music fans right across the world.
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.
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.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Franklin Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour with Live Narration
Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin
Private Wine Tour with Arrington Vineyards & Wines in the Fork
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Franklin
Bellevue
Bellevue is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sri Ganesha Temple and Edwin and Percy Warner Parks.
Green Hills
Unique features of Green Hills include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Mall at Green Hills or The Bluebird Cafe while you're exploring the area.
Hillsboro Village
Hillsboro Village is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Curb Event Center.
South Nashville
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in South Nashville. You might want to make time for a stop at Tennessee State Fairgrounds or Geodis Park.
Eighth Avenue
Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffee shops, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
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.
- Lotz House Museum
- Carter House
- Fort Granger Park
- Nissan Stadium
- Music City Center
- Bridgestone Arena
- Ryman Auditorium
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Nashville Zoo
- Belmont University
- Mall at Green Hills
- CoolSprings Galleria
- Johnny Cash Museum
- The Parthenon
- Nashville Municipal Auditorium
- Tennessee State University
- Belle Meade Plantation