Historic Downtown Franklin
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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.
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
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
The room was very nice - convenient to downtown - breakfast was good
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
My room was propped open when i arrived. Apparently from the cleaning crew. Made me nervous to enter.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Nice hotel within walking distance of all the action. If you don’t have to, don’t rent a car. Hotel is easily walkable to all nightlife & arena. The cost of parking, as in most major cities, is crazy expensive. There is a parking lot across the street from the hotel that is a little more expensive, ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
This place was amazing with amazing views. The staff was amazing and this was by far the cleanness hotel .
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Loved this hotel great location, bar area really nice, pool area very nice too restaurant on site for breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
It was very nice and perfect walking distance to broadway street
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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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.