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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36.8 Miles
92% 499 votes
Visitor Centers 1 Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Your first stop when traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, should be a visit to Cades Cove Visitor Center. From here, you can plan your trip into the most popular area of the park, see a Ranger-led program, see the historic Grist mill, and more.
36.8 Miles
82% 61 votes
Breweries 63 E. Main Street, Brevard, NC MoreLess Info
The Brevard Brewing Company produces dunkel, IPA, pilsner, and premium lager beers. The location also sells memorabilia for visitors who wish to purchase souvenirs, including growlers, t-shirts, brewing hats, and logo glasses.
37.0 Miles
90% 10 votes
Farms & Ranches 106 Agape Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512 MoreLess Info
Visitors can interact with alpacas and learn about how they are raised at Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm. The gift shop features a variety of products made from their own alpacas.
37.1 Miles
92% 714 votes
Ziplines 125 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
Considered to be the most popular zipline adventure in the area, Gatlinburg Ziplines offers a nine zipline course. Reservations are preferred but walk-ins are welcome for the guided adventures through the trees.
37.1 Miles
88% 302 votes
Haunted Tours 404 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
Haunted Ghost Tours of Gatlinburg shows visitors the history of early settlers, loggers, and famous pioneers unlike any way they've been shown before with opportunities like meeting characters face-to-face in the cemetery.
37.1 Miles
90% 1009 votes
Winery/Vineyard 1133 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy daily tours and complimentary wine tastings from a variety of wines at Sugarland Cellars Winery. The wine selection includes dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and specialty wines and the winery is a part of the Rocky Top Wine Trail.
37.1 Miles
100% 15 votes
National & State Parks 1788 Hwy 356 Road, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 MoreLess Info
Unicoi State Park offers hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and swimming. Visitors can attend festivals and craft fairs, camp onsite, go geocaching, rent a paddle boat, and take part in ranger programs.
37.2 Miles
91% 86 votes
Farmers Markets 148 Old Smokey Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 MoreLess Info
Besides the fresh farm produce and a wide range of baked goods, Union Country Farmer's Market also offers a number of locally crafted goods and gift items such as lotions and soaps, for purchase.
37.2 Miles
88% 1111 votes
National & State Parks 1788 Highway 356 Road, Helen, GA 30545 MoreLess Info
Unicoi State Park is home to a wide range of hiking trails which include a lake loop, a trek to Anna Ruby Falls and a rugged track for bikers. Visitors can also enjoy swimming and canoeing at the lake.
37.2 Miles
84% 58 votes
Specialty Museums 4381 Town Creek School Rd, Blairsville, GA MoreLess Info
Model train enthusiasts make it a point to visit the Misty Mountain Model Railroad in Blairsville, Georgia. This gigantic O-scale layout is the largest private specimen in the United States. The model is located adjacent to the historic Misty Mountain Railroad Depot.
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