- 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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37.5 Miles
Located on the Pigeon River in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Smoky Mountain Outdoors offers charter white water rafting trips suitable and customizable for all ages and experience levels.
37.5 Miles
Visitors can enjoy guided fishing, floating, biking, hiking, and paddle trips with Appalachian Outfitters, Inc. Appalachian Outfitters also specializes in products and equipment for hiking, fly fishing, bicycling, and paddling.
37.5 Miles
Opened in 1996, Artists Common Gallery the is an art gallery featuring a large selection of works from local artists. The gallery also offers framing services and art classes in addition to selling artwork.
37.5 Miles
The Henn Theatre is a historic movie theater that also hosts musical guests every so often. The auditorium is fitted with surround-sound and the theater also offers concessions for moviegoers.
37.7 Miles
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200 Old Hendersonville Highway, Brevard, NC 28712
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Visitors can explore the oldest stand frame house in Western North Carolina at the Allison-Deaver House. The house was originally built in 1815 and now serves as a tribute to early settlers.
37.8 Miles
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains as you play a whimsical round of mini-golf at Hillbilly Golf in Gatlinburg. Hillbilly Golf features two courses that are appropriate for all ages, but challenging enough to keep players coming back for more.
37.9 Miles
Helen Tubing & Water Park organizes tubing trips on the Chattahoochee River and maintains a number of water slides, a lazy river, a climbing rock wall and a number of other attractions within the park.
37.9 Miles
97%
1782 votes
813 East Parkway (321 North), Gatlinburg, TN 37753
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The whole family can get in on the action at Rafting in the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Experience the raw beauty and power of Smoky Mountain rapids as you hurtle through the water under expert guidance.
37.9 Miles
Rather than a flat trail, Sugarland Riding Stables runs along mountainous terrain so that guests get better views of the Great Smoky Mountains. No experience is necessary to ride, meaning children are welcome.
38.0 Miles
Sweet Retreat is a family fun center which sets itself apart from other 'entertainment centers' by offering ice cream, frozen yogurt, and hand-made chocolate. Attractions include an arcade, mini golf, go carts, and laser tag.