We'll certainly try our best to keep you busy in best kept
secret in Western North Carolina!
THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN OFFICIAL WEBSITE
(be sure to look at the Franklin Video TourBook)
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DINING IN THE AREA
Franklin offers many varied food establishments from
Fine Dining, Thai, Chinese and Japanese, Health Food,
Italian, Mexican, Country, Cajun, Barbeque, Seafood,
Pizza and Fast Food. Blaine House offers sample
menus to some of the restaurants and food
establishments.
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ADVENTURE AMERICA ZIPLINE CANOPY TOURS!
Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours
A Zip Through the Trees & Over Academy Lake ! Enjoy a soaring and gliding experience naturally fueled by a gradual elevation change. It takes limited energy to participate and is not designed to scare with big drops as much as excite with smooth gliding.
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WHITEWATER RIVER RAFTING!
White water rafting or kayaking are available on the famous Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers. Other area streams including the Little Tennessee River are perfect for Canoeing & Tubing. Area Outfitters can accommodate large and small groups, beginners and aces.
Wildwater Rafting LTD.
Links:
Nanatahala Outdoor Center
Rolling Thunder River Company
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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILWAY!
With the romance and mystique of an era gone by, guests on board the
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will enjoy scenic train journeys across fertile valleys, into tunnels and through
river gorges in a spectacular region called The Great Smoky Mountains.
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FISHING IN
THE MOUNTAINS!
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest offer hundreds of miles of spectacularly clear streams
and lakes providing the most diverse fishing habitats in
the world where you'll find smallmouth & largemouth bass
or rainbow & brown trout.
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MUSEUMS!
Franklin has several museums to offer visitors.
Located downtown is the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum, Macon County Historical Museum, Ruby City Gem Museum, and the Scottish Tartans Museum.
Museum Information |
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DEBS CATS N QUILTS!
Deb's love for quilts and a love for cats led to
combining the two into an article for "Quilt" magazine
entitled "Everything I Know About Quilting I Learned
From My Cats." That article had such a
tremendous response, that the concept became a very
special business. Deb's Cats N Quilts carries a variety of items including first quality fabrics such as, Moda, Marcus Brothers Civil War and 30's repro, Thimbleberries and more, sewing, quilting and cat themed gift items.
The shop is located at 106 W. Palmer St., Franklin, North Carolina.
Debs Cats N Quilts Website |
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WHISTLE STOP MALL!
The most unique shopping experience under one roof in Western North Carolina. Established in late 1999, the mall accommodates 14 Retail Stores, 60,000 square feet of antiques, 17,000 square feet of hand-made crafts in the Artisans and restaurants.
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BEAUTIFUL WATERFALLS!
There many
scenic waterfalls in Southwestern North Carolina, including areas of the Nantahala National Forest, Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Waterfall Information
We are the Waterfalls?....Map
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THE GREENWAY!
The Little Tennessee River Greenway is one of more than a thousand such trails snaking their way across America turning old canals, abandoned
rail beds and forgotten riverbanks into green recreational corridors.
Links:
Frog Quarters
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FONTANA
LAKE!
Fontana Lake has been called
the best-kept secret in the mountains. Its deep, cold waters provide the
ideal habitat for a variety of fish. Fontana Lake
is unique in many ways. Unlike most lakes in the area,
shoreline development has been kept to a minimum. More
than 90 percent of the land around the Lake is owned by
either the National Park Service or the US Forest
Service.
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THE
CHEROKEE!
Come experience 11,0000 years of history, culture and
art deep in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.
The Cherokees in Western North Carolina today descend
from those who were able to hold on to land they owned,
those who hid in the hills, defying removal, and others
who returned, many on foot. Gradually and with great
effort, they have created a vibrant society a sovereign
nation of 100 square miles where people in touch with
their past and alive to the present preserve timeless
ways and wisdom.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino
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THE
BILTMORE ESTATE!
Four of the most fascinating acres at Biltmore Estate are all under one roof. America's largest home boasts 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, bowling alley, priceless art and antiques.
Biltmore Estate |
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THE
APPALACHIAN TRAIL!
No matter whether you’re a novice hiker or veteran ridge-runner, the Appalachian Trail offers unparalleled opportunities to explore, experience and connect with nature.
Whether you hike the Appalachian Trail for an afternoon,
a weekend, or a season, a little planning will go a long
way in ensuring your hike is enjoyable and safe.
Appalachian Trail
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GOLF IN
THE MOUNTAINS!
Pack your golf clubs and your golf shoes and plan on
hitting the greens early. Give the Franklin Golf
Course or Mill Creek Country Club a try, with our
wonderfully mild weather
there are few times when you will have the course to
yourself. For information click here:
Golf in
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MOUNTAIN
BIKING!
Western North Carolina's mountains contain some of the best mountain biking to be found--anywhere. Gravel roads that wind along lazy streams through forested valleys, or trails that climb up steep mountainsides; trails that cross 5,000 foot mountain peaks or
single-track that traverses long, narrow ridgelines--all can be found within the boundaries of the Old North State. Whatever you're looking for, be it a gentle cruise to a beautiful picnic spot, or a rugged descent on technical
single-track, you've chosen a great place to experience it all.
Smoky Mountain Bikes |
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BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY!
A drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway is meant to be slow paced and relaxing. New varieties of wildflowers pop up almost daily in May. The Parkway meanders 469 miles between Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. We invite you to explore the many communities along the way that make our region so special. Enjoy the view, but watch the road!
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