The Gem Capital is renowned for its fall-themed activities. It’s not just beautiful mountain views enhanced by the changing of the Autumn leaves across every landscape. This mountain town goes out of its way for outdoor fun for the whole family. Sometimes it’s wholesome and entertaining, and sometimes it’s heart-pumping and a little scary.
To experience it all, you’ll want to explore every corn maze, pumpkin patch, and haunted hay ride before Fall is over.
Corn Maze and Spooky Delights
Founded in 2007, H&H Farmstand is a major producer of food and fun. Just west of town on Highway 64, this 500-acre farm annually creates a unique corn maze for visitors to enjoy. Covering more than 11 acres, this maze twists and turns through the corn stalks, tracing the outline of a custom design. And on the last two Saturday nights in October, H&H turns into a Haunted Corn Maze, featuring spooky decorations, haunted lighting, and a few real life frights!
When you find your way out of the Corn Maze, check out the 10-acre “U Pick” Pumpkin Patch, filled with gourds of all colors, shapes, and sizes. And, don’t forget the farm shop, where you’ll find decadent fall treats like Caramel Apple Ice Cream Floats or soft serve Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream (available every weekend in October). Yeah, we went there….Pumpkin Spice!
H&H Farmstand Corn Maze
Through October 29
- Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday – Saturday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Adult $8, Kids 12 & under $5, Kids 3 & under FREE.
H&H Farmstand Haunted Corn Maze
- 7:30-11:00 PM
- $15 per person
- *Not recommended for visitors under 12
Ticket sales will benefit Macon Early College and the Franklin High School Band
Haunted Hayride
The Haunted Hayride at Bilbrey Manor is a recent horror addition to spooky Franklin’s October calendar. But, don’t be too scared because it’s more than just a haunted hayride.
This must-do frightfest includes campfire ghost stories, spooky cemetery walk-throughs, tarot card readings, and then some. If you need a dose of frightful fun, this is it!
- October 18, 19, 25, & 26
- Adult $18, Kids 12 & under $15
- Additional Hayrides $5
- *Parents are advised to use discretion
Ticket sales will benefit Appalachian Animal Rescue
Since Franklin is filled with a variety of fall-themed fun this month, you won’t want to miss a single thing! Check out our local lodgings and make your reservation now. You can also check out all of the best dining options and other fun things to do in our beautiful mountain town.
