Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
Nashville
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grand Ole Opry
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
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
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular A Christmas Wonderland Tour
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
"staff was really great"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
"The location is convenient but the property requires repairs and upgrades."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
"Have stayed here multiple times and will continue to stay at placemakr but they need to do better about pool towels. Other than that. Great stay, great proximity to everything downtown and surrounding neighborhoods."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
"Amazing staff! Very nice pool area!"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
"The stay was amazing! Clean room, spacious and comfortable. The location was perfect for quick Ubers to Broadway or the stadium and super easy parking! Quiet and pretty."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
"This is a MOTEL which I was not aware of at the time of booking. The room we were assigned was directly in front of the parking area. There was a lot of parking lot noise, street noise, and people hanging around having a parking lot party in the middle of the night which kept us awake. In my experience ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 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 RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.
SoBro
If you're spending some time in SoBro, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Bridgestone Arena 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.
East Nashville
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to East Nashville. A stop by Nissan Stadium or Cumberland River might round out your trip.
