Things to Do

Jackrabbit Mountain Trail is a beginner to intermediate series of loop trails located near Hiawassee about 30 minutes from Franklin. It is a total of 15 miles of stacked loop ...

Operating since 1952, Rose Creek Mine is a true state licensed gem mine in Macon County, North Carolina. We offer both an “unsalted” digging experience and a variety of excellent ...

Off leash dog park with separate fenced areas for small and large dogs. Features park benches, shade trees, restrooms and water fountain.

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

Bridal Veil Falls is one of the three main North Carolina waterfalls just minutes from Franklin on Hwy. 64. The waterfall gets its name from its resemblance to a bride’s ...

Since 1997, Mainspring Conservation Trust has been dedicated to three core initiatives in the heart of the Southern Blue Ridge: conserve the land, restore the water and connect the people ...

Providing a cornucopia of wildflowers and wildlife, the Greenway cuts a meandering path of nearly five miles through Franklin. Reflecting the extraordinarily rich diversity of the Macon County landscape, visitors ...

Old school mining with a fun knowledgable staff to help you.

Alarka Expeditions is a Franklin, NC based eco-tourism business that has been operating since June, 2017. Owners Brent and Angela Martin have almost fifty years of experience between them in ...

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, ...