Franklin is located in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. This quaint southwestern North Carolina town offers a change of pace and an abundant supply of activities for the entire family. Franklin was recently featured in "Where to Retire Magazine" and named one of the TOP 10 places to retire.

A visit to Franklin would not be complete without a side trip to Macon County's other top ten spots in America.  Lake Nantahala, located 15 miles to the east was voted #1 Splash vacations destinations by Good Morning America and National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Highlands, located 15 miles to the east has been voted tops in many categories over the last 50 years, from everything from places to live to dining and lodging.

Franklin is known as the Gem Capital of the World. The natural heritage of Franklin is not limited to mountain scenery, wildlife, rivers, and waterfalls. This area is rich in gems and minerals. Gems include rubys, sapphires, and garnets just to name a few.


Things to Do:


The Fun Factory
1024 Georgia Rd
Franklin, NC. 28734
800-482-2386
Family Fun...games, go carts, minin golf, bowling, laser tag, restaurants, and more. 

 

Cullasaja Falls
Located in the Cullasaja Gorge
250 feet cascade/free-fall
No hike necessary-road side
Visible from US Hwy 64, 11 miles east of Franklin and 9 miles west of Highlands. 







Dry Falls
Unique falls in that you can actually walk behind the falls. 
80 feet free-fall
200 yard easy walk
Located on US Hwy 64, 3.5 miles from Highlands, 16.5 miles east of Franklin. Paved walking path leads to falls from parking area. 

 

Scaley Mountain, NC
Scaley Mountain Outdoor Center offers: snow tubing, ice skating, summer tubing ,and even trout fishing. Make sure you check the conditons before your next visit go to www.scalymountain.com

Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
Franklin Golf Course, 255 1st Fairway Dr, Franklin, NC 28734, (828)524-2288, Public, 9 hole, 3,080 yds, Par 36, Course Rating -78
Mill Creek Country Club, 341 Country Club Dr, Franklin, NC 28734, (828)524-6458, Public, 18 hole, 6,167 yds, Par 72, Course Rating -69
Willow Creek Golf  Club, 1272 Maxwell Home Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, (828)369-8008, Public, 9 holes



Real Estate Information:
Keller Williams Realty
Evelyn Owens, ABR, SRS
Toll Free:  866-524-0113
Office:  828-524-0113
Cell:  828-332-0088
info@sellingfranklin.com
www.sellingfranklin.com

Favorite Area Restaurants:
Frog & Owl Mountain Bistro
46 East Main Street
Franklin, NC. 28734
828-349-4112
Review: Great food.