Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Popular places to visit
Franklin Theatre
Enjoy a show at Franklin Theatre, a popular theatre in Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
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.
Activities
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Franklin: Haunted History & Crime Walking Tour
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Franklin Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
This was a convenient location and the staff was very nice. I just had a terrible view on the 2nd floor of the rusty ac units and such. The room was clean and suitable for a quick trip to Nashville!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Easy check-in, friendly staff, comfortable bed, very clean room, will be back
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
The breakfast was awesome with lots of choices and a cook making omelets.Room was clean.Great location within walking distance to everything.We arrived around 11am and they let us into our room early so we didn’t have to drag our luggage around.We will stay there again next to me we come down.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Room had painted area that didn’t match the rest of the wall #915. Hair in the bathroom at check in. Mold in shower wall tile.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
Everything was great! The location is not a walking location to anywhere. Its a but farther away
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
We enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
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.
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 Nissan Stadium.
Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.
