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Franklin NC Vacation Cabin Rentals
Visitor
Guide and Information
Florida's Carolina Connection |
RESOURCE
LINKS:
FRANKLIN WEATHER
Franklin Chamber
Town of Franklin
Nearby cities:
Highlands,
Sylva |
Franklin
North
Carolina is a center of history, heritage and the mountain way of life.
Franklin celebrated its 150th Anniversary in 2005 and
continues to hold true to it's heritage while embracing the future.
Nestled in North Carolina’s southern mountains, in the
foothills of the Great Smokies, the Franklin area offers a unique
change of pace and a never-ending supply of things to do. While the area is famous for is rural beauty, it is by no means
isolated. Franklin North Carolina is situated along major highways
US 23/441 and US 64, with easy
access to major interstates
I-40, I-26 and I-85. Atlanta,
Georgia is just 127 miles to the
south, while Asheville is 65 miles to the east. |
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Franklin North Carolina Cabins, Vacation
Rentals
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Rivendell
Cabins
offer 3 Cabins, mountain views, hot tubs, fireplaces, DLS,
dishwasher, washer/dryer,
central heat/ac, satellite TV, phone, VCR & movies, porch with
seating, full kitchens, linens, everything included- just bring
your clothes & food. $100-$130 nt, $475-$675 wk
$ Specials Page
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Mountaintop Homes (3) |
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Chestnut
Creek Cabin (1) |
Colbert's
Vacation Homes (1) |
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Corrieglen
Cottages (2) |
Dave's
Place Vacation Cottage (3) |
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The
Listening Point Cabin (1) |
Longview
Cottages (2+) |
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Mill
Creek Resort & Country Club (2+) |
Mini
Niagara Falls (1) |
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Oak
Grove Cabins (4+) |
Ole
Gregory Mine House (1) |
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Primrose
Cottage (1) |
Realty
World Desoto Trail (23) |
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Rest
in the Mountains, LLC (50) |
Rivendell
Cabin (3) |
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River
Bear Cabin (1) |
River
Run Cabins (3) |
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Sit
a Spell Cabin (1) |
Sleepy
Hollow Cottages (8) |
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Smokey
Mountains Getaways (35+) |
Taylor's
Mountainside A-Frame (1) |
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The
Hideaway (5) |
Timber
Frame Rentals (2) |
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Turnstone
Cabins (4) |
Wayah
Creek Cottages & Gardens (2+) |
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Whispering
Pines Deluxe Rentals (3) |
Wilderness
Retreat (1) |
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A
Woodland Mountain Cottage (1) |
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Franklin NC Campground, RV Parks, Camping |
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Franklin Inns, Lodging, Bed and Breakfasts |
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Blaine
House Bed and Breakfast |
Buttonwood
Inn |
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The
Heritage Inn |
Oakhill
Country Inn |
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Franklin NC Restaurants, Entertainment |
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Cajun
Connection |
Fatz
Cafe of Franklin |
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Gazebo
Creekside Cafe' |
Hidden Gem
Cafe' |
| Jer's
Kitchen |
Mulligans
Bar & Grille |
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Franklin NC Shops, Services |
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 PEOPLE'S
ON THE SQUARE. Since 1957, Peoples on the Square has
provided high quality
clothing and shoes, at great prices, for men, women and children. Whether
you’re looking for winter coats, business suits or dress, casual or work
clothing, People’s can help you look your best. We carry a great
selection of athletic, dress and walking shoes, with name brands you know.
You’ll easily recognize that quality is our business when you come in
and look around. |
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| Tanner
Ladies Outlet |
Mountainside
Chocolates |
| Rose
Creek Mine and Gift Shop |
Deb's
Cats N Quilts |
| Franklin
Gemstone & Jewelry Warehouse |
A
Stitch in Time |
| The
Gem Factory |
Mason's
Ruby & Sapphire Mine |
| Franklin
Flea Market |
Cowee
Gift Shop |
| Sassy
Sisters Boutique |
Sheffield
Mine |
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Rosebud
Cottage |
RUBY CITY |
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GOLD CITY
JEWELRY AND GEM SHOP |
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Franklin Art Galleries, Artsits, Crafts |
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NORTH
CAROLINA MOUNTAIN MADE. Our retail store and website
have been created for the purpose of
marketing the products of our outstanding mountain artists and craftsmen.
This site features a wide range of art, crafts, audio and video of
mountain music and storytelling, publications (books and magazines), home
accessories, and food products. It also showcases the artist or craftsmen
of the month as well as providing a calendar of regional events and
performances. |
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 JON
HOUGLUM Houglum Fine Art Studio & Gallery.
Artist Jon Houglum captures the beauty of the
Western North Carolina Mountains in his free
lance oil paintings and commissioned work in the
traditions of the old masters. He displays a
masterful and accurate rendering of wildlife in
mountain landscapes that speak to the viewer
both emotionally and visually. |
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Off-line
Directory |
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Boone Thai Restaurant
553 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC (828) 524-1111 |
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The Boiler Room
1024 Georgia Road
Franklin, NC (828) 349-888 |
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Caffe Rel
457 East Main Street
Franklin, NC (828) 369-94 |
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Cody's Original Roadhouse
319 Carolina Mtn Dr. Franklin, NC (828)
369-8156 |
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Cash's Smokehouse BBQ
1281 Georgia Road Franklin, NC (828) 524-8386 |
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Big Mamas Pizza House
1517 Bryson City Road Franklin, NC (828)
369-6063 |
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Dooley's Deli
1256 East Main Street
Franklin, NC (828) 349-3004 |
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Frog & Owl Mountain
Bistro & Wine Bar
46 E. Main St Franklin, NC (828)
349-4112 |
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Fat Buddies
311 Westgate Plaza Franklin, NC (828)
349-4743 |
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Gazebo Creekside Cafe
44 Heritage Hollow Drive Franklin, NC (828)
524-8783
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Hot Tommy Dogs
1159 East Main Street Franklin, NC (828)
421-8552 |
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Lucio's Italian
Restaurant
313 Highlands Rd Franklin, NC (828) 369-6670
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Monte Alban, Inc.
2648 Georgia Rd Franklin, NC (828) 349-4484 |
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Motor Company Grill
86 W Main Street Franklin, NC (828) 524-0099 |
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The Pizza Factory
1024 Georgia Road Franklin, NC (828)
349-8888 |
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Peking Gourmet
4527 Hwy. 441 Holly Springs Plaza Franklin,
NC (828) 524-8879
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Peppermint Patti's Ice
Cream & Sweets
17 E. Palmer St. Franklin, NC 2(828) 524-9966 |
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The Restaurant at Mill
Creek Resort & Country Club
345 Country Club Drive Franklin, NC |
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Sprinkles Ice Cream
Parlor
236
Cunningham Rd Franklin, NC (828) 524-2371
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Stillwater Fish Camp
Whistle Stop Mall, Franklin, NC (828)
369-5445
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Sunset Restaurant & Curb
Service
498 Harrison Ave. Franklin, NC 828) 524-4842 |
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Willys Bar-B-Que
240 Cunningham Rd Franklin, NC 2(828)
524-0414
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Yati's International
Bistro
2726
Georgia Road Franklin, NC (828) 349-9284 |
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Search ALL
Homes and Land in the Franklin NC MLS
Find more North
Carolina
Land or
homes for sale |
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EVENTS IN OR NEAR FRANKLIN NC |
Aug 14
Snorkel the Little Tennessee
Aug
13-14
2nd Annual Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival
Aug 19 - 21
Smoky Mountain Quilt Show
Sept 15 - 18
56th Annual Macon County Agricultural Fair
Oct 9
"In the Wilderness" Fall Art Reception
Oct 9
2nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
Oct 15
- 17
Leaf
Lookers Gemboree
Oct 22 - 23
14th Annual Pumpkin Fest
Oct 22 - 23
18th Annual Smoky Mountain Fall Art & Craft Fest
Nov 11
Veteran's Parade
Nov 26
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov 26
- 27 5th Annual
Mistletoe Magic
Nov 28
Franklin's Christmas Parade
Dec 3, 10
Window Wonderland
Dec 31
New Year's Eve Dance
Ongoing
Events:
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
for more
events go to the
Event Calendar
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Outdoor Activities, Sports |
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FRANKLIN AREA HIKING. This is
and area rich in the variety of hiking trails.
This listing can only cover a few. The
Appalachian Trail (Georgia to Maine) passes
just a few miles West of Franklin, and can be
accessed at many places. The
Bartram Trail also passes through Franklin,
going East-West, and offers many highlights.
There is a wide variety of trails offering hikes
of different lengths in the Cowee, Fishhawk, and
Nantahala Mountains.
Short Hiking
Trails: Rufus
Morgan Trail, Shot Pouch Trail, Wayah Bald
Lookout Tower, Wasilik Poplar Trail, Laurel
Falls Trail, Mooney Falls Trail, Albert Mountain
Firetower, Whiteside Mountain.
Medium Length Hiking
Trails: Standing
Indian Mountain from Deep Gap, Whiterock
Mountain via Bartram Trail, Park Creek - Park
Ridge Loops, Wesser Bald Observation Tower,
Siler Bald. Longer Trails:
Yellow Mountain Trail, Standing Indian Mountain
Long Loops. For more information:
Forest Service, Wayah District |
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Attractions in or near Franklin NC |
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T.M.Rickman General Store
a part of the 370 acre
Cowee/West's Mill National Register Historic
District, was acquired
by the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee
in August of 2007.
Since then the
community has been active with fundraising,
making the purchase a reality.
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 SCOTTISH
TARTANS MUSEUM.
A visit to the Scottish Tartans Museum and Gift Shop in the Smoky Mountains is a stroll through the history and culture of
Scotland. Our 4800 square foot location on Main Street in
downtown Franklin NC, showcases a large Museum
area as well as an expansive Gift
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THE FRANKLIN GEM AND
MINERAL MUSEUM. Located in Franklin’s historic “Old
Jail” on Phillips Street across from the Macon County
Courthouse, the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum has thousands of
specimens on display including a local ruby weighing 2 ¼ pounds!
The museum was founded in 1974. |
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MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM.
The Macon County Historical Museum on Main
Street in downtown Franklin is housed in the
J.R. Pendergrass building which is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. The
building is an excellent and little altered
example of early twentieth century retail store
design. |
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