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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37.9 Miles
91% 635 votes
Horseback Riding 1409 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
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
100% 8 votes
Family Fun Center 510 E. Halfway Branch Rd., Walhalla, SC MoreLess Info
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.
38.0 Miles
84% 302 votes
Horseback Riding Highway 321, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
All skill levels of riders can be accommodated at the Smoky Mountain Riding Stables. The natural beauty of the horseback riding trails within the National Park allows the ride to act as a nature viewing experience as well.
38.1 Miles
85% 498 votes
Mini Golf 188 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf offers two 18 hole miniature golf courses each with its own unique theme and decorations. One of the courses features a Davy Crockett theme, the other a barnyard theme.
38.2 Miles
97% 101 votes
Art Museum Georgia Hwy 55 North, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 MoreLess Info
At Folk Pottery Museum in Northeast Georgia, visitors can explore multiple pottery artifacts including face jugs, roosters, churn pottery and a variety of other decorative pots. Following the Folk Potter's trail, they can also go and meet the local folk pottery artists.
38.2 Miles
98% 441 votes
Forests Pisgah Forest, NC MoreLess Info
The 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest was the first land purchased under the 1911 Weeks Act establishing National Forest, home to the first school of forestry, and home to two of the first designated wilderness areas in North Carolina. Visitors can hike, camp, fish, ride, hunt, and do water activities.
38.2 Miles
93% 71 votes
Gardens 53 Highway 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 MoreLess Info
The Lavender Cottage & Garden in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia is a small family-run lavender farm and vendor of products containing the purple herb. It also sells artisanal jewelry, pottery and home decorations.
38.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Arts Centers PO Box 460, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a variety of community and creative art programs with the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association. The Association is also home to the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia.
38.2 Miles
96% 26 votes
Fishing 100 Lake Shore Drive, Murphy, NC 28906 MoreLess Info
With Big Ol Fish Guiding Service, visitors can take a guided trip to nearby lakes to fish for striped bass and walleye. The boats are equipped with bait and fishing equipment, so visitors do not need to bring their own.
38.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 920 Old Hendersonville Highway, Brevard, NC 28712 MoreLess Info
Zero Gravity Skatepark is an indoor skater's delight with 12,000 square feet of ramps, half pipes, wall rides and horseshoes. The there is a pro shop and concession stand, and bikes are also allowed here.
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