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Franklin

Franklin is a town in Middle Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States of about 72,639 people. Within 50 km by road there are 272 places to visit: 95 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 parks and 39 churches. The must-see places are Confederate Monument, Fort Granger and Pinkerton Park.

35.9251° N, 86.8689° WPop. 72,639

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Within 30 km122 places
Within 50 km272
Must-see59
Notable228
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Confederate Monument, monument near Franklin
Must-see

Confederate Monument

Monument · 1 km

Fort Granger, fort near Franklin
Must-see

Fort Granger

Fort · 1 km

Pinkerton Park, park near Franklin
Must-see

Pinkerton Park

Park · 1 km

Places near Franklin by type

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One day from Franklin

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:21 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Franklin
  2. Winstead Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Old Town Bridgeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Deerwood Arboretumpark · 45 min
  5. Radnor Lake State Natural Arealake · 45 min
  6. Crockett Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Franklin
Today’s loopFranklinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Franklin?

Confederate Monument (monument, about 1 km), Fort Granger (fort, about 1 km), Pinkerton Park (park, about 1 km), Eastern Flank Battle Field Park (park, about 3 km), Nashville Tennessee Temple (church, about 3 km), Winstead Hill (hill, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Franklin?

272 places on Spotwander: 95 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 parks, 39 churches, 21 museums, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Franklin?

Figuers Bluff, about 1 km by road; Ropers Knob (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Franklin?

Pinkerton Park, about 1 km by road; Jim Warren Park (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Franklin?

Start in Franklin, visit Winstead Hill, then Old Town Bridge, then Deerwood Arboretum, then Radnor Lake State Natural Area, then Crockett Park, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.