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1. Lotz House Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

2. Carnton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Franklin Farmers Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© Franklin Farmers Market

4. Franklin on Foot

5. Timberland Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Carter House

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

7. Leiper's Fork

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8. The Factory at Franklin

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9. Gallery 202

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

10. Soar Adventure Towe

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© Soar Adventure Tower

11. Middle Tennessee Hot Air Adventures

Tours in the Area
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12. Noble Springs Dairy

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Noble Springs Dairy

13. Pilgrimage Music and Culture Festival

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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14. Franklin Antique Mall

© Franklin Antique Mall

15. The Shops at McEwen

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© The Shops at McEwen

16. Winstead Hill Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Connors Steak and Seafood

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Connors Steak and Seafood

18. White's Mercantile

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19. Creekside Riding Academy & Stables

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

20. Parks of Franklin

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located just 21 miles out of Nashville, Franklin is known for its vibrant music scene, lively festivals, and historic main street. It is the seventh largest city in Tennessee with a population of nearly 70,000 people. Franklin is home to a handful of prestigious universities, several large corporations, and some prominent entertainment venues. Downtown Franklin is a 16-block district filled with antique shops, fashion boutiques, art galleries, historic homes, performance venues, and award-winning restaurants.

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