Things to Do

Franklin’s only movie theater. Hit movies and more.

NC’s largest gem, mineral and jewelry store & museum. Franklin’s largest and oldest Jewelry store and one stop crystal shop, established in 1958. We’ve got the largest selection of 14k ...

The Uptown Gallery is a cooperative gallery operated by the Macon County Art Association, a non-profit art organization. We feature local artists and encourage the arts in the community by ...

Whether you’re looking to get your child into horse riding for the first time or want to get back in the saddle yourself, you’ll find a riding experience to suit ...

Located in scenic Franklin, North Carolina, The Factory is Western North Carolina’s premier destination for great family fun and dining.Enjoy over 100 arcade games, the region’s largest go cart track, ...

Research history for Macon County NC and local Native American Indians. See museum artifacts, upcoming exhibitions/events and plan a visit.

This is a great family attraction. A mix of shopping, restaurants, museum, local handmade items, flea market outside, life-sized restored cars, planes, trains, and tractors. Great family fun.

Housed in the Historic 1850 Macon County Jail, the museum has approximately 6000 items on display in 8 separate rooms on two floors. The displays cover the history of mining ...

Be ready to get dirty with “dig your own” mining or grab a pre-filled bucket of our 100% Unsalted Gem Ore. Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire Mine is a “placer” gem ...

Rustic gem mining experience where everyone is finding treasures.