So Much to Do in Franklin, NC
Franklin, North Carolina is a place steeped in history and where you might even find hidden treasures.
Discover our history through historic trails and three downtown museums. Go mining for native ruby and sapphire at local gem mines. Take in a concert, play or even the ballet at our new performing arts center or just simply shop for great arts & crafts, antiques, clothing and more at our many fantastic merchants.
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Franklin, North Carolina is just hours from many major Southeastern metro areas. We're the perfect weekend destination or a home base to take in all of the attractions of Western North Carolina.
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Historic Trails
Franklin, NC has a rich history and much of it can be explored through our ties to two historic trails. The Cherokee Heritage Trail and the North Carolina Civil War Trails.
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Gem Mining
Known as the "Gem Capital of the World" Franklin, North Carolina has many gem mines open to the public where you can search for ruby, sapphire, and other gems during a day of great fun.
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Museums
Franklin is home to three unique museums that showcase our history and heritage. Discover our past at the Scottish Tartans Museum, Gem & Mineral Museum and Historical Museum.
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Performing Arts
One of our newest attractions is the 1,500 seat Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. This state-of-the-art facility features national music acts, comedy, musicals and movies.
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Shopping
No trip to Franklin, NC would be complete without visiting our many unique boutiques and shops. Go shopping for antiques, mountain arts & crafts, jewelry, clothing and much more.
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Crank Up Your Fun!
Crank up your fun with a trip to the Fun Factory in Franklin, NC. Enjoy over 100 arcade games, the region’s largest go cart track, bowling, laser tag, indoor mini golf, a kid’s play area, restaurants and more!
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