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 trip to Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants 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.
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favorite shopping spot in Nashville, you can browse for souvenirs. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Vanderbilt University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Bridgestone Arena
Catch an event at Bridgestone Arena during your trip to 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
Nashville Biggest & Wildest Party Public Tractor Tour (Ages 21+)
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Nashville: Pontoon Party Cruise with a Captain
Nashville Bordellos, Burlesque, and Blood Night-Time Walking Tour
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville
Historic Downtown Franklin Hotel Deals
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
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Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
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Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
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Motif on Nashville's Music Row
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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 Cumberland River.
Green Hills
Unique features of Green Hills include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Mall at Green Hills or The Bluebird Cafe while you're exploring the area.
Hillsboro Village
Hillsboro Village is noteworthy for its coffeehouses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Curb Event Center.
South Nashville
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in South Nashville. You might want to make time for a stop at Tennessee State Fairgrounds or Geodis Park.
Eighth Avenue
Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffeehouses, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
Midtown
The great bars and great 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.
- Places of interest
- Historic Downtown Franklin Hotels by Star Rating
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- Lotz House Museum
- Carter House
- Fort Granger Park
- Broadway
- Vanderbilt University
- Bridgestone Arena
- Nissan Stadium
- Music City Center
- Ryman Auditorium
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Nashville Zoo
- Ascend Amphitheater
- Johnny Cash Museum
- The Parthenon
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- Belle Meade Plantation
- Marathon Music Works
- Tennessee State Capitol