Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
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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
Get tickets for a show at Grand Ole Opry, a favourite theatre 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.
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.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Clean room, comfy beds and pillows. Convenient to all the shops and restaurants.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
We did not have a pet!!!!! Very outdated furniture and carpeting We did not feel that it was clean because it was so old Bathroom caulking was poorly administered Did not receive extra cups even after we used them Poor towel quality I believe there are much nicer hotels in Nashville for a similar ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Excellent room, close to Broadway
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG
Breakfast was varied and extensive. It's not free but we got it comped...not entirely sure why. Rooms were standard but nice. Nothing fancy but we were there to sleep. Beds were nice and comfy. Broadway Dr is loud but didn't hear it with our white noise on our phone. They have a free shuttle to Broadway ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Fantastic location
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
Rooms were very nice
Reviewed on 5 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 Demonbreun Street or Memorial Gymnasium 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 Upper Room while you're exploring the area.
