Things to Do

The Kitchen Sink is a locally owned & operated kitchen supply store specializing in high-end cookware, bakeware, kitchen gadgets, cutlery, small electrical appliances, cookie cutters, specialty items, fine china and ...

An Art Gallery focusing on handmade pottery, fine art, and rare hand crafted items.

U-Pick Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables. A 20-acre garden where the whole family can come to enjoy self-harvesting of mountain-grown vegetables.

Sheffield Gem Mine is a historic native Ruby/Sapphire mine in Franklin, North Carolina that offers a thrilling gem mining experience for everyone. Surrounded by nature in the beautiful Smoky Mountains, ...

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Largest selection of used & new books in western North Carolina. In addition to over 14,000 books, you will also find a robust children’s section, puzzles, vintage collectible books, greeting ...

Mine for Rubies, Sapphires, Garnets and More!

The Bartram Trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail by the National Trails System Act of 1968. The trail is blazed in a yellow, vertically oriented rectangle in North Carolina and a ...

Cullasaja Falls is a beautiful waterfall located along a narrow stretch of Hwy 64. Of the three main waterfalls in the NC Mountains along this route, Cullasaja Falls is the ...

In the heart of downtown Franklin, from May through November, the Macon County Farmers Market features fresh produce, local honey, baked goods, handmade crafts, live plants, goat milk products, and ...

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 ...