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.
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
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.
Bridgestone Arena
Catch an event at Bridgestone Arena during your trip to 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
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin
Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular A Christmas Wonderland Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Room was clean and spacious. The breakfast had a lot of options including an omelet station.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
Room was good
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Stadium
Convenient and clean and super comfortable bed!!!
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Very helpful staff!
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Room was excellent. Gate into parking garage was not functioning, causing a traffic jam getting in. Otherwise a flawless stay.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Knights Inn Nashville
Kind and helpful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Franklin
Bellevue
Bellevue is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Edwin and Percy Warner Parks and Flat Creek.
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 coffeehouses, 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 coffeehouses, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
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.
