Things to Do

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Located in Franklin, North Carolina, in the heart of the beautiful the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is a 1,500 seat state-of- the-art facility ...

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 ...

Mine for Rubies, Sapphires, Garnets and More!

Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, Franklin Golf Course has been a family tradition since 1923. Our convenient location, beautiful views, challenging course, and family atmosphere make ...

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, ...

The Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center promotes the teaching and preservation of the cultural and artistic heritage of the Southern Appalachians and Cherokee people. We offer enriching programs to ...

The Fire Mountain Trails are Cherokee’s source for big adventure—a multiuse trail system that’s made to mountain bike, hike, or run. The network of trails is more than 11 miles ...

Fresh local fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, local crafts, honey, herbs, baked goods, jams, jellies, cut flowers, plants and more.