- 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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Off Rich Mountain Road, Walhalla, SC 29691
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Visitors can hike the 1,769 ft. elevation trail towards a summit at Buzzard Roost Heritage Preserve. The trail features a variety of plant species like stoneroot. At the summit, there is a picnic area.
33.9 Miles
The Oconee County Veterans Museum contains a variety of military artifacts related to the Civil War and the first and second World Wars. The 'collection' room contains toys and military models.
34.0 Miles
The pristine home of the peregrine falcon, Looking Glass Mountain is a popular site with hikers who often use the 6.2-mile round trip path to the top. The mountain is also popular with photographers, and rock climbers.
34.0 Miles
Issaqueena Falls is a waterfall destination accessible via a gentle trail to a lookout at the top. A more challenging hike to the bottom provides an impressive scenic view.
34.2 Miles
Ripley's Moving Theater involves patrons strapping into seats that move in 8 directions and watching a movie with special effects that will simulate them being in the movie. Each movie lasts about 15 minutes.
34.4 Miles
Located next to the Soque River, Brigadoon Lodge offers a prime fly fishing spot for catching trout. The lodge is situated in the Chattahochee National Forest, with nearby trails surrounded by forests and springs for visitors to hike through.
34.7 Miles
A part of the Chattahoochee National Forest, Anna Ruby Falls are twin waterfalls formed due to the convergence of two individual streams. The falls can be reached through an upward hike on a trail which weaves through the surrounding forest.
34.8 Miles
The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
34.9 Miles
The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
35.3 Miles
Located in the mountains, Sunburst Adventures provides visitors with a range of outdoor activities to try like ATV trail rides, horseback riding, ziplines, flyboarding, and more. There are also peacocks, goats, llamas, and other animals on its property.