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Franklin on Foot

305 Public Square, Franklin, TN 37064
615-400-3808
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The Confederate soldier overlooks Franklin's antebellum courthouse on the town square. Our Haunt
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Ranked #3 of 17 attractions in Franklin
5.0 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
Type: Tours, Historic Walking Areas
Owner description: Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. For years visitors have come for the... more » Owner description: Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. For years visitors have come for the charm, often unaware of the rich past that lies just beneath the town's quaint Victorian surface. Franklin on Foot's enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides will make your visit to historic Franklin an unforgettable experience. Franklin on Foot's tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and for fans of evening activities, the Haunted Franklin, Ghosts of the Battlefield at the Lotz House and Murder and Mayhem Tours. Bicycle tours and rentals are available from March-November and our Southern Style food tours allow visitors to savor the flavors of Franklin and enjoy history at the same time. Most tours are available daily by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be. « less
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Chattanooga, TN
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“Great Introduction to the Civil War in Franklin”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with Franklin On Foot's Margie Thessin as she took us on a two hour personal Civil War tour of Franklin. We were looking to do something different for our weekend getaway and I have always had an interest in Civil War history. I knew very little about the Battle of Franklin, however.... More

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Lenoir NC
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Great place to walk around”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

visited today and thoroughly enjoyed it, lots of quaint and funky shops in historic buildings. very picturesque and all the merchants were very friendly

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Chicago, Illinois
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Don't miss the history of Franklin!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Franklin is a lovely town; it's easy to get caught up in the shops, strolling and restaurants. However, it has an interesting history along with former residents who were quite the characters. This was discovered on the walking tour, with our knowledgable guide who has lived in Franklin for most of her life. What a fun way to get to... More

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Medina, Ohio, United States
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“Quaint southern town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Visited Nashville recently and decided to go exploring in Franklin. What a charming little town. Especially loved the shop of items made locally! Very walkable city. Look for the parking garage by the town hall for parking.

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Norway, Maine
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“Lovely!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I was in Nashville on business. A friend invited me to spend the day with her and we visited Franklin. Wow! I feel so lucky to have visited. Its a quaint little town only 15 minutes from Nashville. Great unique shops, delightful eateries... Brick sidewalks, flowers and shrubs. The locals were friendly. I was there on a Sunday and not... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“fun way to spend the evening!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Although I'm not much of one for believeing in ghosts, this walking tour was great fun. Loved the stories and really enjoyed walking around Frankin at night. My mom and my 11 yr old son enjoyed it too!

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Thompsons Station
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“Come visit!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

If you like history or just small old town surroundings, Franklin is the place to visit. Downtown is small enough to walk and shop and eat. Surrounding areas have many historic places to visit.

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Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States
1 review
“Franklin on Foot Ghost Tour”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the fascinating ghost tour last night. We had such a great time at the St. Augustine Ghost Tour but the story telling today/tonight was really amazing and kept our interest throughout!

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Spring Hill, Tennessee
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“Frequent Franklin on Footers!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

My husband and I are fans! Discovered them when we were teaching. They do an excellent tour for students of Downtown Franklin. Then we started purchasing the Groupons they offer. Loved the bike tour, the walking tour, the ghost tour, and the food tour. Guides are so knowledgeable and pleasant! If you ask good questions, you can discover extra gems... More

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Ellijay
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15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Franklin is fascinating.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Markers along the walk made it easier to hit all places. Franklin is a very friendly, quaint town. Great for history and shopping.

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