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Things to Do in Franklin

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1. Wayah Bald Lookout Tower

Lookouts

The tower is very near the Appalachian Trail.. Awesome views of the mountains.

2. Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Mines

Matt & Lisa made our gem mining experience fun and educational!!

3. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Theaters

For a small town town , the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center always brings in great talent.

4. Rose Creek Mine

Mines

I wanted to do some gem mining while in Franklin and after some research I chose Rose Creek.

5. Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Mines

Great Fun and Great Family Operated Gem Mine

6. Mason's Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Mines

For the kids, one can also purchase salted buckets for easier finds for them while Dad looks for the real thing.

7. Lazy Hiker Brewing Company

Breweries

by barbarahO6431GD

Great food truck, excellent food and generous portions.

8. Rufus Morgan Falls

Waterfalls

This was a great waterfall to visit.

9. Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum

Speciality Museums

Located in an old jail and filled with most beautiful and breathtaking minerals.

10. Scottish Tartans Musuem

Speciality Museums

by TheVictorianShepherd

Guid tae see th' section oan howfur th' Scots interacted wi' th' native cherokee upon arriving in North Carolina.

11. Pickens Nose

Lookouts • Hiking Trails

Open now

This is a short hike off of a forest service grade that is suitable for young and old alike.

12. Sheffield Mine

Mines

by juliebG4913AF

Kids really liked both the native buckets and looking for rubies ( we found lots) and the rainbow buckets finding oth...

13. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Mines

The gal in the gift shop was very nice too!

14. Smoky Mountain Visitor Center

Visitor Centers

by kuntrykruisers

Clean restrooms and a nice gift shop.

15. Bartram Trail

Hiking Trails

Beautiful hiking trail near franklin, NC

16. Currahee Brewing Company

Breweries

It has a roomy indoor seating area, as well as seating outside, overlooking the Little Tennessee Riverwith a nice...

17. Wilson Lick Ranger Station

Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is a rather hidden place off the beaten path.

18. Franklin NC Farmer's Market

Farmers Markets

some great fresh pork sausage,sweet pickles and some fresh eggs.they

19. Little Tennessee River Greenway

Biking Trails • Parks

This is such a gem! Lovely scenery and trail with learning books, room for walking, biking, running and benches for s...

20. Artisan Jewelers

Art Galleries

The staff here is great and will work with you on identifying gems and reasonable rates to finish stones

21. Macon County Historical Society and Museum

History Museums

by StephanieSM2020

The caretaker Robert is very knowledgeable about the artifacts in the museum.

22. J. W. Mitchell Farms

Farms

23. Attic Antiques

Antique Shops

24. Mooney Falls

Waterfalls

Mooney Falls is a nice waterfall in two sections and is a very easy hike.

25. Bella View Farm Animal Sanctuary

Nature & Wildlife Areas

26. Down Memory LaneToy Museum

Children's Museums • History Museums

27. Airing of the Quilts

Scenic Walking Areas

28. Nestfeathers

Antique Shops

29. Cowee Gift Shop & Mason Mountain Mine

Speciality & Gift Shops

The us was the first time the boys had panned for gems using native dirt.

30. The Factory Franklin

Game & Entertainment Centers

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