Simpson County Archives and Museum Tours

If you're eager to add a little more culture to your escape, put Simpson County Archives and Museum on your must-do list. Check if there are any guided tours or just browse around at your own pace.

Simpson County Archives and Museum is the perfect place kick off your day in Franklin. This museum is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Pencil in time for other sights like Kentucky Downs, Octagon Hall Museum, and Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course to fully appreciate what's on offer in the area.

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Sonesta Nashville Airport

Sonesta Nashville Airport

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Best hotel in Nashville as far as I’m concerned, the staff is unreal and the food is absolutely amazing and not hotel restaurant prices.

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Hutton Hotel

Hutton Hotel

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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The room was clean. There are lots of restaurants around the area for food.

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Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt

Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt

3 out of 5
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
Great area to walk at day or night. Friendly helpful staff. Clean lobby and bar area. Had to reclean my bathroom because of hair in tub but other than that it was fine.

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Popular places to visit

Old Friends at Kentucky Downs is a Thoroughbred Horse retirement farm, Sadly when these beautiful animals are no longer of value in the racing industry many of them do not fair well. Fortunately there is a place like Old Friends where more more than a hundred of these fine animals have retired in horsey style luxury. This is a must see if you are in Northern Kentucky!!

Kentucky Downs

Why not try your luck with a visit to Kentucky Downs during your time in Franklin? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the coffeehouses and restaurants.

Kentucky Downs

Simpson County Historical Society and History Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Simpson County Historical Society and History Center during your travels in Franklin. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the coffeehouses and restaurants.

Simpson County Historical Society and History Center

African American Heritage Center

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at African American Heritage Center during your trip to Franklin. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the coffeehouses and restaurants.

African American Heritage Center

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is just one of the places to see in Franklin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the coffeehouses and restaurants.

Lincoln Park

Dueling Grounds Distillery

You can take time to visit Dueling Grounds Distillery during your travels to Franklin. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the coffeehouses and restaurants.

Dueling Grounds Distillery

The Medical Center

Though The Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Franklin while you are here.

The Medical Center

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Comfort Inn & Suites Franklin East

Comfort Inn & Suites Franklin East

2.5 out of 5
105 Trotter Lane, Franklin, KY
Comfort Inn & Suites Franklin East
Baymont by Wyndham Franklin

Baymont by Wyndham Franklin

2.5 out of 5
162 Anand Drive, Franklin, KY
Baymont by Wyndham Franklin
Days Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Days Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
103 Trotters Ln, Franklin, KY
Days Inn by Wyndham Franklin
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Franklin KY by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Franklin KY by IHG

2.5 out of 5
85 Neha Dr, Franklin, KY
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Franklin KY by IHG
Super 8 by Wyndham Franklin Hwy 31

Super 8 by Wyndham Franklin Hwy 31

2 out of 5
3811 Nashville Rd, Franklin, KY
Super 8 by Wyndham Franklin Hwy 31
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
4010 Nashville Rd, Franklin, KY
Hampton Inn Franklin
Quality Inn Franklin South

Quality Inn Franklin South

2.5 out of 5
3794 Nashville Road, Franklin, KY
Quality Inn Franklin South
Econo Lodge Franklin South

Econo Lodge Franklin South

2 out of 5
3894 Nashville Rd, Franklin, KY
Econo Lodge Franklin South
Springhill Suites By Marriott Franklin Mint

Springhill Suites By Marriott Franklin Mint

3.5 out of 5
5629 Nashville Rd, Franklin, KY
Springhill Suites By Marriott Franklin Mint
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