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FRANKLIN,
NORTH
CAROLINA
Franklin was voted the “Best Small Outdoor Town” for 2015
& 2016 by readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. Miles
of trails, scenic drives, waterfalls, fly fishing, and more –
Franklin, NC is truly Mother Nature’s playground.
Looking for EXCITING ADVENTURES? Get to know your
“Mountain-side” in Franklin, NC!
Hike along the Appalachian or Bartram trails to the
tops of the Nantahala Mountains, where you can see
for miles and miles in all directions. Soar high above
the trees with a ziplining experience. Challenge your
fly fishing skills in our cold mountain rivers or visit a
trout farm, where you’re guaranteed to catch your din-
ner. Immerse yourself in the rapids on a kayak or raft
and feel the thrill of the rivers. Take a scenic drive or
hit the trails on your mountain bike, and feel the antic-
ipation of the beauty that awaits you around the next
curve. Known historically as the “Gem Capitol of the
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World,” test your skills at gem mining at any one of the
ten gem mines that are open to the public in our area.
Enjoy the cold refreshing taste of locally crafted beer
at one of our two local breweries. Walk our historic
Main Street, where you can find three museums and
experience life as it once was, while visiting unique
shops and dining all within walking distance. Franklin
should be your first stop for collecting memories and
experiences that you and your loved ones will cherish
for generations. You’ll run out of daylight before you
run out of things to do!