Things to Do in Franklin, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Franklin, North Carolina, features the top 120 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Franklin, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Franklin, NC , followed by 98 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bryson City, Cherokee, Highlands, Sylva, Clayton, Sapphire, Cashiers, Dillard, Tiger, Hayesville and Hiawassee
  • Our list of the best things to do in Franklin, North Carolina, features the top 120 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Franklin, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Franklin, NC , followed by 98 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bryson City, Cherokee, Highlands, Sylva, Clayton, Sapphire, Cashiers, Dillard, Tiger, Hayesville and Hiawassee
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22.3 Miles
90% 52 votes
Tubing 1681 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Travel the Oconaluftee River with Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals. This team offers guided float trips with added features and adventures such as rope swinging, nature watching and swimming.
22.4 Miles
88% 42 votes
Tubing 1847 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
Enjoy a relaxing trip down Oconaluftee River with Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft of Cherokee. Adventurers of all ages are welcome to participate, and each trip includes a tour guide and equipment rental.
22.4 Miles
67% 9 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 1897 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Cherokee Fun Park features two go-kart tracks and two miniature golf courses. The park also includes arcade game machines as well as a doodle bug train for children under 3 years old.
22.7 Miles
88% 76 votes
Winery/Vineyard 2592 Old Highway 441, Tiger, GA 30576 MoreLess Info
All wines made by Tiger Mountain Vineyards in Tiger, Georgia are crafted from the vineyard's own grapes. Owned by two couples, Tiger Mountain Vineyards produces small batches of excellent wines sold locally and regionally.
22.7 Miles
97% 31 votes
Winery/Vineyard 7150 Canaan Drive, Hiawassee, GA 30546 MoreLess Info
The Hightower Creek Vineyard offers wine and cheese tasting at one of theirs local vineyards. The vineyard staff educates the guests on the tour about the wine making process and how to enjoy their wine.
22.9 Miles
92% 24 votes
Horseback Riding 6420 Whitewater Road, Sapphire, NC 28774 MoreLess Info
Ride the historic Cherokee Footpath on horseback, following in Daniel Boone's footsteps at the Whitewater Equestrian Center, or stay behind and mine for gems in their family friendly barn. On the ride, trail guides discuss local folklore, history, and ecology.
23.1 Miles
83% 556 votes
Theaters Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Unto These Hills is the tragic and triumphant story of the Cherokee that traces back to the years before the heartbreak of the Trail of Tears to the present day. Millions of people have witnessed America’s most powerful drama, which rewrites the Cherokee’s place in the world. A place based on traditional Ch…
23.2 Miles
98% 1269 votes
Visitor Centers 2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US-441, Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
The information hub of Oconaluftee Islands Park is the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The center sits inside Great Smokey Mountains Natoinal Park, and is one of the first park visitor centers to be built using completely clean, ecologically responsible parts, techniques and fuels.
23.7 Miles
88% 179 votes
Family Fun Center 3026 U.S. 441, Tiger, GA 30576 MoreLess Info
Located in Tiger, Georgia, Goat on the Roof is an eclectic attraction featuring live animals, Amish food, gem panning, homemade confections and much more. It is also rife with friendly goats that visitors may feed if they wish.
23.8 Miles
92% 25 votes
Other Entertainment 2956 Hwy 441 South, Tiger, GA 30576 MoreLess Info
Tiger Drive In is a drive in movie theatre that first opened in 1954 and closed in the 1980's. Re-opened in 2004, the drive in shows a variety of movies which visitors can view from their vehicles.
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