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The great outdoors can be your playground when you vacation in Franklin, North Carolina.You'll discover hundreds of miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, abundant wildlife and more.

Discover our history & heritage through museums and discover mountain treasures in one of our many public gem mines.

 

Prefer more mainstream activities? Franklin and the surrounding area features world class entertainment options.

 

Browse the list below and click on any underlined link to follow to web sites. You'll never be bored when you play at new heights in Franklin.

 

moreFrom Asheville - Take I-40 West to Exit 27 (23 South/74 West). Follow to Exit 81 (U.S. 441/23 South). Approximately 65 miles.
moreFrom Atlanta - Follow I-85 North to I-985. Left on I-985 which becomes 23/365 North. 23/365 becomes 23/441 North. Follow to Franklin. pproximately 125 miles.
moreFrom Knoxville, TN -: I-40 East to Exit 20 (Hwy 276 South). Stay on 276 until reaching 23/74 South. Follow to Exit 81 (U.S. 441/23 South). Approximately 130 miles.
 
 
 

 

 

Learn more about Historic Franklin, North Carolina when you visit the Discover Franklin Website. You can download a visitor guide, learn about our festivals and events, and plan your mountain vacation with us!

 

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

 

GEM MINING

 

  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
    41 Cherokee Mine Road
    Franklin, NC 28734
    (828) 349-2941

  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
    6771 Sylva Road
    Franklin, NC 28734
    (828) 369-3271

  • Gem Mine at Gem World
    1884 Georgia Road
    Franklin, NC 28734
    (828) 349-5411

  • Gold City Gem Mine
    9410 Sylva Road
    Franklin, NC 28734
    (828) 369-3905

  • Mason's Ruby & Sapphire Mine
    6961 Upper Burningtown Road
    Franklin, NC 28734

    (828) 369-9742

  • Mason Mountain Mine
    5315 Bryson City Road
    Franklin, NC 28734
    (828) 524-4570

  • Rose Creek Mine
    115 Terrace Ridge Drive
    Franklin, NC 28734
    (828) 349-3774

  • Sheffield Mine
    385 Sheffield Farms Road
    Franklin, NC 28734
    (828) 369-8383

GOLF

 

MOVIES

 

  • Ruby Cinemas
    2097 Georgia Rd., Hwy. 441 S.
    Franklin, NC 28734
    Office: (828) 524-2076
    Office: (828) 369-6876

MUSEUMS

 

OTHER AREA FUN!

 

Hundreds of miles of trails will lead you on a path of discovery. You'll find many hidden mountain treasures

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From Mountainstyle BBQ to foods with an international flaire, you'll never go away hungry
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While visiting Franklin be sure to check out our many unique shops including authentic mountain crafts.
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