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Welcome!


Welcome to the Discover Franklin, NC website! We completely overhauled our old site and hope you find our new site easy to navigate while you are planning your stay to Franklin, NC.

Whether you like the great outdoors, like to shop, or go site seeing Franklin has something for everyone. As you begin to plan your vacation we have provided you a guide.

In the “Visit” section, discover hotels, motels, and bed & breakfast accommodations all located within the city limits. In addition, you can also explore all of the local restaurants to satisfy any craving.. You will also find many “shopportunities” from boutiques to specialty stores.

For those of you that are more adventurous check out the Explore section where you will find all things outdoors in the Franklin area from hiking, white water rafting, gem mining, and so much more. Be sure to download the gem mining and waterfalls map to help you plan which mine and waterfall you want to visit.

Maybe you prefer a less adventurous route but equally as fun, visit the Things To Dosection of the site to learn about the three local museums, historic trails, and more. If you are into music and theater then be sure to see the show schedule for the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts right here in Franklin, NC!

Franklin is filled with heritage, culture, and provides excitement year round for all ages. Local festivals in Franklin bring people in from all over. With the famous pumpkin roll at Pumpkin Fest to Folk Festival displaying our rich culture there is something for everyone. Check the Events and Festivalssection of the website to learn about each festival Franklin has to offer.

When you visit Franklin, NC we want you to feel at home and enjoy your trip! Eat good food, hike to a beautiful waterfall, gem mine for the perfect stone, and stop in to a local store filled with pottery, antiques, or unique crafts.

Come Discover Us!

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