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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Tubing 7219 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
River Rage Tubing offers all-day innertube rentals for visitors to float the steady natural current of the Little River. The rental rate includes a shuttle to the put-in point, as well as barbecue dinner and soft drink at day's end.
41.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Museum 2319 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 MoreLess Info
A combination museum and retail shop, the Gourd Place offers a wide variety of crafts featuring gourds. Items on offer include masks, drums, decorative planters, ornaments, dolls, toys, and a variety of other gourd crafts.
41.3 Miles
88% 59 votes
Historic Sites 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, SC MoreLess Info
A gristmill built in 1826, Hagood Mill Historic Site is open for tours on the third Saturday of every month. Visitors can take a step back in time and watch the 20-foot waterwheel in action, and explore the grounds of this quiet, simple place.
41.4 Miles
97% 502 votes
Horseback Riding 696 Mauney Circle, Blairsville, GA 30512 MoreLess Info
A Step Above Stables is an equestrian facility offering a wide range of services which include riding lessons, trail riding, boarding and more. They are also professional sellars and provide healthy and trained horses for purchases.
41.4 Miles
98% 1246 votes
Ziplines 509 Mill Creek Road, Pigeon Forge, TN MoreLess Info
Equipped with a variety of courses, Smoky Mountain Ziplines offers exhilarating, outdoor adventures. Staffed with experienced guides, the facility includes an indoor meeting space for group parties and corporate teambuilding conferences.
41.5 Miles
76% 516 votes
Farms & Ranches 909 Little Cove Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 MoreLess Info
In addition to horseback riding trails, the Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa has many other outdoor activities. Guests can enjoy ATV rides, a fishing pond, gem mining, heritage museum, petting zoo, and on site Chow Boys Cafe.
41.6 Miles
98% 89 votes
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Our Place

Bookstores Highway 321 at Cricket Hollow Road, Cosby, TN 37722 MoreLess Info
The small independent bookstore known as Our Place is very popular in the area. It specializes in new, used, and rare books in addition to organic coffees and Smoky Mountain souvenirs.
41.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Flea Markets 1449 Walhalla Hwy/Hwy 183, Pickens, SC 29671 MoreLess Info
Known as the 'Area's Largest Yard Sale', the Bargain Exchange Flea Market is a local flea market offering a wide variety of affordable items to visitors. Clothing, produce, and furniture are just a few of the items sold here.
41.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 359 E. Tugalo Street, Toccoa, GA 30577 MoreLess Info
Located in Toccoa's historic downtown, Dream Givers Gallery offers crafts, art, and other gifts for visitors to purchase. The gallery regularly hosts exhibits containing art from different local craftsmen and artists.
41.8 Miles
97% 105 votes
Military Museums 160 N. Alexander Street, Toccoa, GA 30577 MoreLess Info
Once a WWII military training camp, visitors to Currahee Military Museum can look over the historic horse stable, or enjoy the 6,000 square feet of military based museum displays. Showcasing over one hundred years of history, the museum is located in a renovated military depot.
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