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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37.5 Miles
96% 771 votes
Lookouts Gatlinburg By-Pass, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
Located along the Gatlinburg Bypass, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook provides excellent views and opportunities for taking photos of the surrounding mountains.
37.5 Miles
88% 344 votes
Specialty Museums Winery Square, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
The Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum is a historical and educational museum that displays over 20,000 sets of salt and pepper shakers from around the globe. The museum also has a sister museum in Spain.
37.5 Miles
86% 133 votes
Walking Trails Hiwassee St, Konehete Park, Murphy, NC 28906 MoreLess Info
Three miles of trails winding along the Valley and Hiwassee Rivers make up the Murphy River Walk. The easy walk takes visitors through several different natural environments surrounding the historic town of Murphy.
37.5 Miles
99% 4002 votes
Rafting 3299 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
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
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails 104 Tennessee Street, Murphy, NC 28906 MoreLess Info
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
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 81 Tennessee Street, Murphy, NC 28906 MoreLess Info
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
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 110 Tennessee Street, Murphy, NC 28906 MoreLess Info
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
100% 2 votes
Historic Homes 200 Old Hendersonville Highway, Brevard, NC 28712 MoreLess Info
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
87% 1674 votes
Mini Golf 340 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
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
97% 1782 votes
Rafting 813 East Parkway (321 North), Gatlinburg, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
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.
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