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Amusements / Attractions
There are many activities in the area to keep you and your family busy. Check out everything from museums and performing arts to white water rafting.
Cycling
From leisurely scenic bike rides to the adventurous Tail of the Dragon motorcyclists can experience the mountains of western North Carolina from a different perspective.
Gem Mines
Gem mining has been a favorite activity for visitors to the Franklin, NC area for years. Discover our heritage as “Gem Capital of the World”.
Ghost Tour
Experience the history, mysteries, myths, legends and ghosts of the chilling Where Shadows Walk ghost tours of Franklin, North Carolina.
Hiking
If you’re looking for some breath taking mountain views, we have some of our favorite spots here for you along with directions.
Museums
Franklin is the home to seven museums including the only Scottish Tartan Museum in the US.
Recreation
Franklin and Nantahala is home to a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities,wooing visitors to experience what this region has to offer
Waterfalls
Macon County has some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region. Check out the many in our area.
Nantahala National Forest
Nantahala National Forest is the largest of four such forests in NC comprised of over half a million acres with 600 miles of hiking trails and peaks reaching 5,500 feet.
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Check out the latest local events for the Western North Carolina area
4th of July Fireworks in the Park
Celebrate Independence Day at the Rec Park with food, fun and fireworks featuring an all new KidsZone.
Taste of Scotland Festival
A day of Scottish Fun, Food, Fashion, Music, Highland Games, Clans, Border Collie Demonstrations, Crafters, Cherokee and Re-enactor Demonstrations, Seminars, and Culture for the whole family!
Appalachian Heritage Festival
Celebrating all things Appalachian. This family-friendly festival features live music, demos, food and more.
Macon County Gemboree
Each year rock hounds form all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more.
Mountain High BBQ Festival
This two-day event featuring authentic, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment, a car show, KidZone!, crafters and tastin’ tent.
Franklin Folk Festival
The Franklin Folk Festival showcases the Appalachian Heritage of the Mountains of Western North Carolina. It’s a great day of FREE FUN for the entire family
Macon County Agricultural Fair
The last totally agricultural fair in North Carolina. … Welcome to. The Macon County Fair
Pumpkinfest
This street festival and celebration of Autumn is pure family fun!
Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade
Join us and kick off the Christmas Season for Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade
Winter Wonderland
Franklin’s holiday celebration will feature living window displays, free wagon rides, tree lighting ceremony, music and more.
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