Enjoy the Spring Break in Franklin, TN with these Fun Activities

Spring break! Spring break! Can you hear the cheer of the students as they run out of school on a Friday afternoon, ready for the first big vacation of the year? With unusually warm bouts of weather this year, spring break might even prove to be a bit warm with flowers blooming and sunshine to bathe in!

If you’re planning to head out of town for spring break, Franklin has something for everyone looking to let their hair down and lose themselves in this fun time of the year!

Check out these fun outdoor activities to do for #SpringBreak in Franklin, TN, and we’re here to make sure you know about them all!

1. EXPLORE THE NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY!

The Natchez Trace Parkway doesn’t just belong to Franklin but it has definitely earned its place on this list of things to do in Franklin, TN.  It is a 444-mile scenic parkway that crosses through Mississippi, Alabama, and [of course] Tennessee. You can see hundreds of redbud trees that bloom on either side of the road and turn it into a fairyland. The best place to see the redbuds when they’re in bloom is on Franklin’s Highway 96 entrance ramp, which you’ll find right beside the iconic Natchez Trace Bridge. From there, take the parkway as far as you want to go for an unforgettable springtime drive. Some of the favorite stops on the parkway include Timberland Park (Hiking in the Big East Fork Reserve trail is recommended), Leiper’s Fork, and Fall Hollow Falls.

2. HAVE FUN ON THE FARM!

Williamson County is home to some of the state’s best farm experiences, and spring is the best time for a visit. Noble Springs Dairy offers a popular tour designed for all ages, where you’ll learn about farming, see the goat milking parlor and cheese-making facility, and learn how cheese is made. You’ll also get to feed and cuddle with the dairy’s baby goats and sample some of Noble Springs’ products. Tickets for the tour can be booked online- for info and reservations click here.

At Mistletoe Farm, you and your family can get up close and personal with alpacas. Book a private alpaca experience and spend an unforgettable half-hour or hour with the herd. A camera and a few enthusiastic animal lovers are all you need to make this one memorable afternoon.

3. EMBRACE THE CHARM OF LEIPER’S FORK!

Leiper’s Fork is more than just a small village near Franklin, TN.  It’s a cultural hub in the heart of Williamson County with an undeniable southern charm.  The small downtown area takes less than a minute to drive through [literally] but don’t let that dissuade you!  Find a place to park and explore the area on foot.  There are lots of hidden gems in the area, good food, and cute shops.

4. ENJOY FRANKLIN’S LAKES AND RIVERS!

Craving a little more adventure? Book a two-hour float on Franklin’s Harpeth River. Cumberland Kayak & Adventure Company will provide everything you need for the experience, including kayaks, paddles, and life vests. Cumberland Kayak’s shuttle departs from Harlinsdale Farm and takes you to a point on the river where you and your family can enjoy a leisurely float back to your car.

Whether you’re an expert fly fisherman or you’ve always wanted to try it, Franklin is the place to do it. Franklin Fly Fishing Co. offers half-day and full-day fly fishing trips on the Harpeth and nearby Caney Fork Rivers, either wading in the river or aboard Franklin Fly’s own drift boat. They even offer lessons so that literally anyone can enjoy the experience. Springtime is a great time to book your excursion – Both smallmouth and largemouth bass are in season.

5. CLIMB TO NEW HEIGHTS AT SOAR ADVENTURE TOWER!

Located in nearby Cool Springs, this massive four-level climbing tower with 110 different climbing elements is popular with kids of all ages – There’s even a special ground-level section built for kids ages 4-7. In addition to the tower, SOAR also has an 18-hole mini-golf course and a bar where parents can kick back with a beer while the kids climb. SOAR is tremendously popular with locals and a great way to help your energetic family expend some serious energy.

6. TRAVEL WITH YOUR BIKES!

Brentwood has one of our favorite paved bike trail systems in the state. Eight different trails range in length from one to eight miles round-trip, and most trails are connected so that you can customize your ride to be as long or short as you desire. Plus, the scenery is beautiful – You’ll pass creeks and farmland, ride through forests and parks, and see several historical sites along the way. Check out the Brentwood trail system map to plan your route ahead of time.

7. EXPLORE VIRTUAL WORLDS IN LARGE, OPEN SPACES WITH THE MOST IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE 

The Rabbit Hole VR® is Tennessee's #1 virtual reality center where gamers and non-gamers alike can enjoy exploring virtual worlds in large, open spaces with access to the most immersive VR experiences available today. Play solo or with friends, switch games as often as you'd like or just sit back and watch others play -- sometimes that's half the fun! They pride themselves on providing the best virtual gaming in the Southeast and we can't wait for you to experience it!

8. BOOK A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE

Middle Tennessee Hot Air Adventure offers both shared and private excursions on a hot air balloon that reaches altitudes of up to 2,000 feet. The company prides itself on showing its passengers landscape features you can’t see any other way, like hidden lakes, hollows, and wildlife. You can book your hot air balloon experience on the Middle Tennessee Hot Air Adventure website.

9. LEARN ABOUT FRANKLIN’S REMARKABLE CIVIL WAR HISTORY

It’s impossible to have a list of things to do in Franklin, TN, and not include its Civil War history.  More than 150 years ago, the bloody Battle of Franklin occurred on the city’s doorstep – Today, evidence of the battle still lingers, and there are lots of places to see it for yourself. The Battle of Franklin Trust includes three different historic homes – All three offer tours and are worth visiting. Carnton and the Carter House are both right next to downtown Franklin, and Rippavilla is located nearby Spring Hill. The Lotz House is another home in downtown Franklin with an excellent Civil War history tour. Children lived inside the Lotz House during the Battle of Franklin and figured into its story, so older children are likely to enjoy this particular tour. Franklin on Foot offers all kinds of walking tours of downtown Franklin specialized depending on your interests. Book your tour ahead of time on the website.

10. DO THE MIDNIGHT SUN SCAVENGER HUNT

Did you know the world’s most famous Tennessee Walking Horse once lived on Franklin’s Harlinsdale Farm? His name was Midnight Sun, and today more than 50 years later, Visit Franklin offers an enjoyable way to learn about him through a Midnight Sun scavenger hunt that takes you to 10 different horse statues hidden throughout downtown Franklin. Stop by the Visitor Center downtown to pick up your scavenger hunt brochure or download it online, along with Midnight Sun coloring pages and an activity booklet for the kids. Once you’ve completed the scavenger hunt, you can take it back to the Visitor Center for a prize!

source: www.visitfranklin.com

Keep having fun in the Franklin sun!