Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
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Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Stay near popular Historic Downtown Franklin attractions
Things to do

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

Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets

Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
"We had a great stay for the 4th of July! Extra sleeping space with the pullout couch was useful which was decently comfortable also! Great location and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
"Took a last minute trip to Nashville for an overnight and didn't want to pay a fortune. I used my hotels.com cash toward this hotel, which made it an acceptable stay. I don't know that I'd pay full price to stay here again. That said, it's in a good location, and the hotel itself is fine - just basic. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Knights Inn Nashville
"Don’t like you have pay park"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
"They don’t enclose their security deposit for the hotel room. Okay yes! The room looked like a furniture studio apartment and they have leasable rooms. The parking was a joke and expensive. Other things that were annoying, for the amount of money that you pay; they have two elevators shared between ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
"20 minute walk to Broadway Street. Breakfast was be very good. Made to order omelette and fresh food options. Bathroom(exhaust fan was not working) could be updated but overall very comfortable room. Pool was decent size. Location was very easy to find. It is immediately exiting the expressway."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport/Opryland
"It was comfortable and great for my family as a stop on our cross-country move."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Historic Downtown Franklin

Downtown Nashville
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Nissan Stadium while you're exploring the area.

Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum while you're exploring the area.

SoBro
If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

The District
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.

Opryland
A noteworthy feature of Opryland is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grand Ole Opry and Texas Troubadour Theatre.























