Boasting the proud recognition of being named one of the South’s most picturesque cities to live in, Franklin, Tennessee offers invigorating and amazing walking tours, along with many other attractions and forms of entertainment. For a nail-biting experience and something on the grisly side, the humorous and enjoyable Ghost Tour is something everyone must take to experience the Southern culture of the Franklin’s history. Don’t be surprised to see lonely ghostly Southern belles in this tour or perhaps wounded Confederate soldiers as you take this walking tour. A wonderful way to spend an unusual and intriguing afternoon, not too morbid, just a unique look into the window of the past lives of those who have formerly lived in this enchanting Southern town.

Few other tours offer such an educational and striking visual appeal than the Civil War tour. For the history buff or to truly give your child a one-of-a-kind experience in absorbing the Civil War history, you’ll savor this rich experience. This land, though beautiful today, was once scarred and full of bloodshed from the battlegrounds of the Civil War. To truly appreciate this nation-changing war, consider the Civil War Tour at Franklin and you’ll be introduced to historical local legends, long gone, though their memory and influence and sacrifice carries on through today.

If you are truly daring, step into the dimly lit corridors of the Lotz House where spirits of the past haunt these centuries’ old halls. The hair on the back of your neck will rise as you grab hands with the person next to you and carefully trek through this ghostly tour of the historic museum. As the guide tells you about suicides, murders, and grim stories from the past residents, don’t be surprised to see objects moving, ghostly shadows lingering behind the drapes or unexplainable paranormals. Count on your guide to educate you on battles fought nearby and about the Southern culture to try to keep your mind off of the ghosts that are lingering as you take this tour. Not for the weak at heart, this tour is sure to be a memorable one!

On the lighter side, you may want to breathe easily and leave the ghosts in the past and opt for the Classic Franklin Tour. This walking tour will guide you through beautiful and historic Southern architecture. You’ll enjoy the warm Tennessee breeze as you take in the sights of the legendary church which housed freed slaves, the antebellum courthouse, and St. Paul’s Episcopal church with its breathtaking stained glass windows gracing this historic building.

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