Old school mining with a fun knowledgable staff to help you.
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 ...
A moderately challenging 1.4 mile out and back trail which follows the ridge line and leads to Pickens Nose lookout. Most of the way is covered by beautiful rhododendrons with ...
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 ...
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 Women’s History Trail begins at 592 East Main Street in Franklin at the Town of Franklin’s Women’s History Park where you can view “Sowing the Seeds of the Future” ...
Research history for Macon County NC and local Native American Indians. See museum artifacts, upcoming exhibitions/events and plan a visit.