5 Franklin Spots to Take Visitors Over the Holidays

FRANKLIN, TN - Explore Franklin's history and festive light displays with visiting relatives, have an outdoor climbing adventure with your cousins or catch a late night Christmas movie. Patch has rounded up a few of the best spots to take out-of-towners over the holiday.

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Lotz House is a 19th century estate owned by German immigrant Johan Lotz. The house is situated on a piece of property roughly 5 acres in size and has since been converted into a Civil War museum. Lotz House is a must-see for history buffs, especially those interested in learning more about the infamous Battle of Franklin. You can plan your visit online and register for a scheduled tour for up to 6 people. Admission for children is $3 and adults can explore Lotz House for $7 during their holiday discount specials.

Address: 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064

Franklin Holiday Light Tour is an engaging and affordable way to get a dose of the Christmas spirit and get a better idea of what downtown Franklin looks like. The Light Tour is hosted by Franklin Trolley, and kids and parents of all ages are welcome. You'll learn about the history of Franklin dating back to the Civil War while taking in the famous festive lighting features. Tickets are $20 and you can buy them online.

Address: 400 Main St #130 Franklin, TN 37064

Dickens of a Christmas is the biggest Christmas festival in the Middle Tennessee area. Enjoy over 200 live musicians playing your favorite Christmas tunes, and even sing a long to your favorites during the caroling concert. Be prepared to see live characters from famous Dickens' novels roaming about, like Fagin from Oliver Twist or Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim Cratchit from A Christmas Carol. Kids can enjoy a free arts and craft station until 3 p.m. and general admission is free to the public.

Address: 112 Bridge St, Franklin, TN 37064

SOAR Adventure Tower is a perfect place to bring your family if you have some younger cousins, nieces or nephews with a lot of extra energy that needs exhausting. SOAR has different levels of adventuring based on age and skill level. The first three levels are appropriate for all ages and sizes. You can book your adventure ahead of time and take the stress out of entertaining relatives. Packages range in price from $35 - $85.

Address: 3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37067

The Movie Gang Presents: The Nightmare Before Christmas is the ideal rainy day option in Franklin if your holiday is interrupted by poor weather. Bring the whole gang to the Franklin Theater on December 23 to watch this classic Christmas film. There are showings at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. You can buy tickets online. If you get there early enough, enjoy a free doughnut courtesy of Five Daughters Bakery.

Address: 419 Main Street, Franklin TN 37064

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