While visiting Franklin, North Carolina you’ll find the mountains are filled with fun things to do for the entire family. Below you’ll find a list of links to get you started. From must see and do activities to places to stay and more information on the area, we hope you’ll find this a great resource to plan your visit to the Gem Capital of the World, Franklin, North Carolina. Click on any link for additional information.

Things To Do:

• Franklin Gem & Mineral Society (Old Jail Museum)
• William Holland School of Lapidary Arts
• Go Blue Ridge Card – Your pre-paid ticket to the best attractions in the Blue Ridge Mountains
• Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
• Scottish Tartans Museum & Gift Shop
• The Center at Rose Creek
• Nantahala Outdoor Center

Places to Stay:

• Big Bear Log Cabins
• Great Smoky Mountains Vacation Rentals Online
• Nantahala Village
• Carolina Mountaintop Homes
• Rose Creek Campground & Cabins

Local News & Events:

• Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
• Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
• Discover Franklin, North Carolina
• The Franklin Press - Local Newspaper
• Macon County News – Local Newspaper & Shopping Guide
• Asheville Now – Your Guide to the City of Asheville, NC – One hour to our east