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Leiper's Fork

An activity in Franklin, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Leiper's Fork in Franklin
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Why go

Village of galleries and old clapboard shops in the hills west of Franklin, with a homespun Christmas parade in December.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Franklin, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Lotz House, 5.7 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Hidden gems
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Franklin, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lotz House

    1858 house museum on Columbia Avenue that stood at the center of the Battle of Franklin.

    Sight · 5.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Franklin Theatre

    Restored 1937 Main Street movie house that screens holiday films and hosts Christmas concerts in December.

    Activity · 5.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Puckett's Franklin

    Offshoot of the old Puckett's grocery in Leiper's Fork, serving barbecue, Southern plates and live music downtown.

    Food · 5.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Gray's on Main

    Southern restaurant and bar in the old Gray's pharmacy building, under its landmark neon sign.

    Food · 5.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Dickens of a Christmas

    Two-day street festival on Main Street with costumed Dickens characters, carolers, artisan stalls and food vendors.

    Activity · 6.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Harpeth

    Downtown Franklin hotel a block from Main Street, within walking distance of the Dickens festival.

    Stay · 6.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Leiper's Fork is a stop on our Nashville & Franklin route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Franklin

Leiper's Fork is our only activity pick in Franklin; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Franklin guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Franklin run from 45°F in January to 89°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Leiper's Fork itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Franklin from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Franklin weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
35.91750, -86.97528
Destination
Franklin, Tennessee

Leiper's Fork: quick answers

How much time do you need at Leiper's Fork?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Leiper's Fork. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Leiper's Fork?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Drive out on the Natchez Trace Parkway and back on Old Hillsboro Road for the countryside.

Is Leiper's Fork free?

Yes, we list Leiper's Fork as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Leiper's Fork?

Leiper's Fork appears on Nashville & Franklin, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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