Free & Cheap Things to Do in Franklin, NC

  • The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, North Carolina, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Fishing, Bowling and Family Fun Center.
  • From Wayah Bald Lookout Tower to Wilson Lick Ranger Station, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bryson City, Cherokee, Highlands and Sylva.
  • The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, North Carolina, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Fishing, Bowling and Family Fun Center.
  • From Wayah Bald Lookout Tower to Wilson Lick Ranger Station, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bryson City, Cherokee, Highlands and Sylva.
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46.2 Miles
81% 278 votes
Horseback Riding 1628 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 MoreLess Info
Spread over a 70 acre nature park, Five Oaks Riding Stables gives guests the opportunity to view a mountain lake and the majestic Mount LeConte. Younger riders can be accommodated for families wanting to take a ride together.
46.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Pubs 102 Earle Street, Clemson, SC 29631 MoreLess Info
From wings to sandwiches, Backstreets Pub & Grill is bar that provides $5 beer pitchers. On Tuesdays, the bar hosts a pizza deal where visitors can get one large pizza and a beer pitcher for under $10.
46.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 110 Heisman Street, Clemson, SC 29634 MoreLess Info
Established in 1930, the Fike Recreation Center is a recreational building that features a 30' climbing wall, six basketball courts, and a wellness zone. The facility is also home to the McHugh Natatorium and a .1-mile indoor track.
46.3 Miles
85% 13 votes
Kayaking 26 Megan Drive, Cleveland, GA MoreLess Info
Wildwood Outfitters offers raft, canoe, and kayak rentals and guided trips on the ChattaHoochee River. They also offer guided and unguided overnight camping trips and the day trips last for 3 hours or 6 hours.
46.5 Miles
95% 22 votes
Historic Sites Fort Hill Street and Calhoun Drive, Clemson, SC MoreLess Info
The Fort Hill Plantation was owned by statesman John C. Calhoun from 1825 to 1850. Calhoun sold the plantation to the state to establish an agricultural college, and the home is furnished with artifacts belonging to his family.
46.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Art Gallery 213 Fernow St, Clemson, SC 29631 MoreLess Info
Lee Gallery promotes visual arts through exhibitions that explore contemporary issues in art, architecture, cultural diversity and collaborative approaches to art making. Final thesis juries and a final year exhibition are held in this historic gallery built in 1958.
46.6 Miles
95% 74 votes
Mini Golf 8065 South Main Street, White County, Cleveland, GA 30545 MoreLess Info
A miniature golf course designed in keeping with Helen's German mountain town theme, Bavarian Mountain Miniature Golf offers two courses with uniquely and challengingly designed holes. The course hosts private parties, and also features an arcade.
46.8 Miles
90% 20 votes
Specialty Museums 1338 Parkway, Suite 2, Sevierville, TN 37862 MoreLess Info
Artifacts, rare Bibles and Bible pages are on display at Treasuring the Word Rare Bible & Book Museum. Open year round, this museum allows visitors a glimpse into the history of the English-language Bible. Admission is free.
46.8 Miles
93% 14 votes
Cultural Centers Rocky Branch Road, Walland, TN MoreLess Info
Local musicians showcase their talent at Rocky Branch Community Center. Musicians from all over East Tennessee perform a variety of music types in this former elementary school. Admission is free.
47.3 Miles
91% 263 votes
Monuments Highway 294, Murphy, NC MoreLess Info
A biblically-inspired park, Fields of the Wood covers 220 acres overlooking the Cherokee Mountains. Highlights include Ten Commandments Mountain, the Tomb of Jesus, nature trails, a baptismal font, gift shop and cafe.
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