Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
Nashville
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.
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.
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
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
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.
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
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular A Christmas Wonderland Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Great location, clean, and quiet. Good breakfast. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Breakfast was amazingly fresh. Great place to stay very friendly and kind staff
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Staff was very friendly. Room was ready early. Everything was great.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
The staff were friendly and helpful; the location was ideal; the room was clean and efficiently organized; and the breakfast delicious.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Knights Inn Nashville
Clean room good paid parking
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Motif on Nashville's Music Row
Excellent accommodation. Staff helpful and provided excellent service
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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.
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 Bridgestone Arena and Broadway.
