- 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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160 N Alexander Street, Toccoa, GA 30577
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The Stephens County Historical Society is a group dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the local area. The society operates several museums, including an over 6,000 square-foot military historical museum.
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A part of the Chattahoochee National Forest, Vogel State Park offers beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the autumn season. The park also includes multiple hiking trails, picnic areas, campgrounds and a lake which is open for boating.
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The Bald River Falls cascades over 100 feet to the steep rocks below it. Since the rock outcropping is slopped, the falls actually flow down the rocks rather than a free fall, and guests can drive past the falls in a car or hike to the top.
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US 321, Townsend, TN
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Get a history lesson at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Formerly one of the largest commercial lumber companies in the area, the Little River Railroad Company built over 150 miles of railroads in the area. Admission is free.
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4469 Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Offering paddle board rentals on Lake Julia, White Squirrel Paddle Boards features ecologically informative tours, as well. The company provides instruction in paddle board basics, and sells boards and equipment.
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1911 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
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With some of the longest and highest lines in the region, Wears Valley Zipline Adventures is the premier action destination in the Smokies. Featuring 1.25 miles of line and guided horseback riding on 43 fully-forested acres of private land.
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2709 Walden Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
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With the help of 100 horses, many visitors are able to enjoy the Walden Creek Horseback Riding Stables. The trails run over 500 acres in the mountainous area, and there are daily trips offered throughout the year.
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Situated on 8 acres of pasture land, the North Georgia Corn Maze offers nearly three miles of paths through tall corn in the middle of a pastoral, scenic setting. Visitors can stroll through and take in scenery.
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The focal point of Caesars Head State Park in Greenville, South Carolina is a mammoth granite shelf jutting out from the surrounding land. The park has many trails, and some are prone to frequent flooding. Check the park's website for a listing of current closings.
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The Foxfire Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization that is named for bioluminescent fungi that grow on decaying wood in the wilderness. The fund puts out Foxfire Magazine, and maintains a museum.