Franklin NC Luxury Vacation Rentals | Things To Do

Fun Things To Do

	Celebrate mountain life with one of Franklin's many festivals and hertiage events. A Taste of Scotland is held each Father's Day weekend. The Franklin Folk Festival takes place in July. Don't miss with world famous "Pumpkin Roll" during Pumpkin Fest in October. Christmases past are celebrated during Window Wonderland in December.

	Franklin's historic past includes many interesting diversions including the Gem & Mineral Museum housed in an over 100 year old jail, Scottish Tartans Museum (the only one of its kind in the U.S.) and the Macon County Historical Museum. We're also part of the Civil War Trails project.

	Main Street in Franklin, North Carolina comes alive Saturday nights from late spring through fall with Pickin' on the Square. This free event is sponsored by the Town of Franklin and provides hours of great entertainment featuring many styles of music and dance including bluegrass and clogging.

	Waterfalls dot the mountainscape around Franklin. Take a walk behind Dry Falls, see the breathtaking Cullasaja Falls or drive behind Bridal Veil Falls. Many other spectacular natural wonders are also within a short driving distance of Franklin. Numerous picnic areas abound as well.

	Hundreds of miles of hiking trails also criss cross the mountains. The famous Appalachian and Bartram Trails are easily accessible. You'll also discover many trails to take you to hidden wonders in the Nantahala National Forest. For the experienced or the novice you'll find plenty of good times in great outdoors.

	Motorcycling - With 318 curves in 11 miles, TAIL OF THE DRAGON at DEAL'S GAP is America's number one motorcycle and sports car road. The nearby CHEROHALA SKYWAY is quickly becoming number two with its remote 60 miles of scenic mountain highway. The area also has other incredible roads like the THE HELLBENDER, DEVILS TRIANGLE, THE SNAKE, and BLOOD MOUNTAIN

"Your home is beautiful - extremely well equipped. Thank you for a nice retreat from chemo & doctors, tests & hospitals. Mountains are much better medicine for the body and soul." - Laurie

EXPLORE

Your Timber Frame Rental is within just a short driving distance of great fun both indoors and outdoors.

Take in a day whitewater rafting, biking, fishing, or exploring the Nantahala National Forest via hundreds of trails including the Appalachian & Bartram Trails as well as breathtaking waterfalls. Discover Franklin's historical roots by mining for precious gems or visiting one of our four downtown museums.Take one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the country to Highlands & Cashiers, or over to Dillsboro and Sylva.

Other area attractions make great day trips including Harrah's Cherokee Casino, the Biltmore Estate, Ghost Town in the Sky, Santa's Land, Great Smoky Mountains Railway, Blue Ridge Parkwayand much more all from your home base of Franklin, NC.

2-1/2 hrs. from Atlanta, approx. 1 hr. from Asheville, 25 min. to Highlands, Sylva, Cashiers, 10 min. to Franklin.

For additional information you can visit the following sites:

Discover Franklin
Franklin Chamber
Franklin Lodging.Net
Highlands Chamber
Jackson County Chamber
AB's Fly Fishing Guide

We'll provide the details once you arrive on things to do, shopping, and dining suggestions. And, you can always plan on doing nothing, or taking a drive and a picnic.

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