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.
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
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.
Activities
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
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
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
Breakfast was amazing, room clean.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Nice clean and convenient location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Great location and convenient. Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Drift Nashville, a Member of Design Hotels
The room was great, loved the layout and so convenient to where we needed to be!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Room was clean, hallways clean, VERY courteous staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG
Yes customer Service and The room were wonderful
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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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 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 Demonbreun Street or Memorial Gymnasium 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 Lane Motor Museum or The Fairgrounds Nashville.
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.
