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.
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.
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.
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.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Music City Center, a top convention centre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Activities
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Franklin Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Room was clean and breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Excellent location, very clean, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Very clean room. Quiet stay and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Knights Inn Nashville
EVERY TIME I travel through Nashville, I stay here! Budget wise travelers? Stay here. The premises is very safe, loads of security csmeras, well lit, i have stayed here over 12 times and my vehicle has never been broken into/ damaged. I always have a clean room, clean bed, and there are great eateries ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Super clean property and room. Staff was amazing and so friendly from the valet attendant to the front desk staff. I asked for a couple things by text to the front desk and they showed up at my door within minutes. I travel a lot and have never had better service. The Southern Spoon restaurant at ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
The Hotel is awesome in all areas!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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.
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.
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 Bridgestone Arena.
