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 trip to Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favorite shopping spot in Nashville, you can browse for souvenirs. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Vanderbilt University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around 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
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Music City Center, a top convention center in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
The Franklin Hop on Hop off Trolley
Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular A Christmas Wonderland Tour
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Good location. Property was well maintained. Our room was comfortable but it was rather noisy and the coffee maker was broken. Would stay again as it is a good location and pet friendly
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Lovely staff, clean hotel, great location.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
The room was great, clean, staff very friendly with check-in and informative for activities. Loved location and breakfast and would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Knights Inn Nashville
Everything in general snd close to Nissan Stadium
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Motif on Nashville's Music Row
Great amenities, friendly stuff. However, our windows cannot be opened for safety reasons.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
Excellent customer service from front desk staff and restaurant hostess
Reviewed on Dec 24, 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 coffeehouses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Curb Event Center.
Midtown
The great bars and great 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 coffeehouses, 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 might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridgestone Arena and Broadway.
