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.
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.
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 Franklin Hop on Hop off Trolley
Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin
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
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Franklin Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Clean room, great breakfast, staff extremely nice and helpful. Easy parking ( but charged a fee) but guess that the thing in Nashville every where you go are parking fees. It’s just the norm. We truly enjoy our stay. A nice little place amongst tge skyscrapers! Would highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
Definitely would stay there again. The staff was kind, if you don’t want all the noise from broadway st then this is the place for you
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
the most comfy bed! nice hotel, decent location. would def stay again
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville
Clean rooms, amazing staff!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
The front desk staff were so welcoming and informative. The room staff texted us asking if we needed anything because we left the do not disturb sign out all day. I normally do that as I don't need cleaning after only one night. We asked for bottle water and they came within 5 minutes. If you are ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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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.
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.
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.
West End
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to West End. A stop by The Parthenon or Centennial Sportsplex Tennis Center might round out your trip.
Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
- Lotz House Museum
- Carter House
- Fort Granger Park
- Nissan Stadium
- Music City Center
- Bridgestone Arena
- Ryman Auditorium
- Belmont University
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Nashville Zoo
- CoolSprings Galleria
- Mall at Green Hills
- Nashville Municipal Auditorium
- Tennessee State University
- Johnny Cash Museum
- The Parthenon
- Centennial Park
