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Franklin North Carolina
is a center of history, heritage and the mountain way of
life. Franklin celebrated its 150th Anniversary during 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 area
offers a unique change of pace and a never-ending supply of things to do. Franklin
is large enough to offer almost everything you need, yet small enough to offer
the highest quality of life. While the area is famous for is rural beauty, it is
by no means isolated. Franklin 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 Knoxville, Tennessee is only 110 miles to
the north and Asheville, NC is 65 miles to the east. |
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RENTAL CABINS,
HOMES, CONDOS (184) |
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EVENTS
AND ATTRACTIONS |
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Beautiful
NEW Custom Home in the Mountains of Western North Carolina. 3
BD / 2,5 BA, gourmet kitchen, HUGE loft, wrap-around decks
and oversized 2-car garage in an upscale subdivision. Was $499,900
and
JUST REDUCED TO $409,000! Contact June Tassillo, Classic GMAC
Real Estate for your personal showing or more information. Toll
Free: 1-888-858-4507. TO view this and ALL my listings and VISUAL
TOURS please visit my site:
June Tassillo site.
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MOTIVATION
POINT. Huge: 5 Bedroom, 4 bath  home,
53 foot Great Room with stone fireplace, satellite TV, VHS/DVD combo
with video library, ping pong, two decks with glorious views,
Library with books, board games and daybed, private hiking trails on
9.5 acres and much, much more! Motivation
Point site.
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Twin Falls.
A little piece of heaven” is
how guests describe this delightful log cabin where peace and
privacy abound. Let the soothing sounds of the twin  waterfalls
and rushing creek lull you to sleep. Relax on the porch while gazing
at the majestic beauty of the mountains and the beautiful flowering
plants.
2BR/ 2BA $800 WK. Smoky Mountain Getaways.
Twin Falls site.
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The Rivendell
Cabins are located 4 miles from Franklin, North Carolina.
From early spring to early fall wildflowers are abundant. July
brings the ripening of wild blackberries; August the wild
elderberries; September the woodland  ginseng;
and October wild persimmons. The mountain cabin at Rivendell is
surrounded by 60 woodland acres. Rivendell
is completely furnished and supplied with enough that you only need
to bring your clothes, personal items and food. There is coffee,
soaps, paper products, seasonings and the like to get you started
for an enjoyable vacation in a lovely mountain accomodation. We have
made every effort to create an allergy free, convenient and relaxing
environment. The
Rivendell Cabins site.
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The Oakhill
Country Inn. The Oak
Hill Country Inn is a 2-storey, frame, late Victorian Regional
Queen Anne  style
house. The Inn gets its name by its location. It is situated on
top of a hill and is surrounded by century-old oak trees. A
beautiful mountain view can be seen from nearly anywhere on the
property! Today, this charming dwelling has been fully
restored to afford you every modern lodging convenience, without
distracting from the sense of gracious comfort which the original
owners created. Oakhill
Country Inn site.
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Scottish
Tartans Museums.
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
Shop .Scottish
Tartans Museum site. |
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Lookers Gemboree October 19-21. The
mountains of Western North Carolina will be alive with more than
fall color as the 18th Annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree opens its doors
to the public on Friday, October 19. This gem & mineral show is
an annual favorite of visitors to the area looking to get a head
start on holiday shopping. Dealers from across the United States
will offer everything from fine jewelery to rough and cut gems and
minerals. For additional information call 800-336-7829. |
| Pickin'
on the Square The
gazebo in downtown Franklin is the stage for live music, clogging
and more each Saturday night from Memorial Day Weekend through
October. This FREE event is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. |
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RESTAURANTS & MORE |
ARTISTS &
GALLERIES |
MERCHANTS &
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The
Chef and His Wife - An American Restaurant. Franklin's
Award-Winning Grille, located downtown in the Courthouse Plaza, across
from the gazebo.  Casual,
Fine-Dining in an intimate setting. Lunch & Dinner service, wine &
beer. Please visit website for more informaton and menus. AAA
three-diamond award winner 2003-2007. Open all year. The
Chef and His Wife site. |
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Gardenia's
Restaurant, located in Franklin's Village Plaza at 201
Highlands Road, is beginning their second year as  Franklin's
outstanding casual fine dining restaurant. Owners Dominick Sanchez and
James Moschouris, both formerly of the original Nick's Restaurant of
Highlands, have brought their great restaurant style to Franklin and have
won rave reviews from locals and travelers alike. With a varied American
continental menu, excellent, knowledgeable service, all non-smoking dining
rooms, full service bar, and outstanding wine selection, it is easy to see
why. Gardenia's
Restaurant site.
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Cajun Connection Cafe.
This
New Orleans Style Cajun Restaurant is nestled among the Smokey Mountains
in Franklin North Carolina. It is the product of twenty years of
restaurant experience in New Orleans Louisiana. Cajun
cuisine is all about being flavorful with a variety of spices, herbs and
vegetables. It is not as commonly thought, all about Cayenne Pepper. We prepare all of our seafood and New
Orleans Specialties fresh daily and use only the best of ingredients.
So COME PASS A GOOD TIME in the MARDI GRAS ATMOSPHERE and enjoy the best
NEW ORLEANS CUISINE this side of the BIG EASY. Cajun
Connection Cafe site.
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On the Veranda.
American Fusion Fine Dining in Highlands’  most
scenic setting overlooking Lake Sequoyah. Wine Spectator Award of
Excellence & Wine Enthusiast Award of Distinction recipient. Serving
dinner 7 nights a week. Wine bar & entertainment nightly. Sunday
champagne brunch 11am-2pm. ...on the Verandah is available for parties,
wedding ceremonies & receptions, rehearsal dinners, luncheons,
meetings, wedding cakes & off-premise catering.
On
the Veranda site.
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North
Carolina Mountain Made. NEW
RETAIL STORE NOW OPEN! www.NCMTNMADE.com has 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. North
Carolina Mountain Made site. |
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Peoples
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. People
on the Square site. |
Gold City Jewelry
and Gem Shop. Located at Gold City Gem Mine on highway 441, 6
miles north of Franklin, NC. Open at 9am t o
6:30 pm, 7 days a week in Season (April 1 to November 30). Bring your
rough stones in for a free inspection and cutting from our professional
team, choose from our gold and silver mounts. Our Gem Shop features a
150lb sapphire.We also have a full line of Minerals and Specimens gifts
for every age. 1-800-713-7767. Gold
City Jewelry and Gem Shop site.
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Ruby City. Seen
on the Travel Channel. One of the oldest and largest gem & mineral
shops in the Southeast, with over 50 years collecting & experience.
Approximately
5000 sq. ft. of retail & museum space. Everything from rough rock
& minerals, to fine diamonds & gemstones. One-Stop-Shopping,
cutting, sizing, and setting; custom & designer jewelry, wedding &
engagement options; gifts, home & office décor, mining, panning &
tumbling tools; books & magazines; artifacts. Ruby
City site.
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