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TRAIN RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION
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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.
Restaurants and Food Establishments |
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LOCAL CRAFT BREWERIES!
Franklin has several craft breweries to offer visitors.
Lazy Hiker Brewery
Currahee Brewing Company |
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GEM MINES
Lots of gem mines for those who want to strike it rich!
Gem mining has been a favorite activity for visitors to
the Franklin area for years. most mines are open from
spring through autumn.
We are the Mines?....
Click here for MAP of Mines |
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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.
Wildwater Zipline Canopy Tours |
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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
Wildwater Rafting LTD. |
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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.
Great Smokey Mountain Fish Camp |
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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 |
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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.
Whistle Stop Mall |
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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
Where are the Waterfalls?....WATERFALL
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.
Fontana |
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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
Cherokee Indian Reservation |
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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 North Carolina |
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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!
Blue Ridge Parkway |
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