WHITEWATER RAFTING - KAYAKING - TUBING -
Dillsboro River Co. – Dillsboro, NC – 866-586-3797 - www.northcarolinarafting.com
SNOW SKIING -
Boone, NC – First Tracks Skiing –828-264-7368 - www.1sttracks.com
Maggie Valley, NC – Cataloochee Ski Area – 828-928-0825 - www.cataloochee.com
HIKING-
Appalachian Trail – http://www.appalaciantrail.org
Nantahala National Forest Park - http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48634
ATTRACTIONS-
Biltmore Estate – www.biltmore.com
The Highlands - www.highlandsinfo.com/
Cherokee Native America Reservation - www.cherokeesmokies.com/
Harrah’s Casino - www.harrahscherokee.com/
Pigeon Forge/Dollywood - www.mypigeonforge.com/
The Smokey Mountain Center for the Performing Arts – www.greatmountainmusic.com
Jackson Hole Trading Post & Gem Mine – 828-524-5850 – www.jacksonholegemmine.com
Rose Creek Mine – 828-349-3774 - http://www.rosecreekmine.com/
Sheffield Mine – 828-379-8383 - http://www.sheffieldmine.com/
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine – www.coweemtnrubymine.com
Whistle Stop Antique Mall – www.whistlestopmall.com
Mill Creek Resort & Country Club – www.millcreekcountryclub.com
For a comprehensive list of things to do in the area check out the following link:
Upcoming Events-
Select the link below to see the upcoming events at the
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Select the following link to see additional upcoming events in the Franklin area
RESTAURANTS-
Caff-E Rel – Franklin – 828-369-9446
The Boiler Room - Franklin - 828-349-8888
Cupboard Café – Dillard, GA – 706-746-5700
The Jarret House (Country, family style dining) – Sylva, NC - 828-586-0265
Lucio’s Italian Restaurant – Franklin - 828-369-6670
Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant– Franklin - 828-349-4484
Willy’s Bar-B-Cue – Franklin - 828-524-0414
Dillard House (Country style dining) –Dillard, GA- 706-746-5348
Fatz Café – Franklin – 828-524-5265
Sakura Japanese and Sushi Restaurant – Franklin, NC – 828-349-8917
Also: McDonalds, Shoneys, Burger King, Wendys, Subway, Pizza Hut, etc.
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Activities and Attractions in & around Franklin N.C.
Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Waterfalls, the Biltmore Estate, the new Western Carolina Fine Arts Center, Antiques, Shopping in the Highlands , Gem Mining, Horseback Riding, Trout Fishing, Golfing, Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, Harrah’s Casino, Cherokee Native America Reservation, Camping, Picnics, Motorcycle Riding, Tennis, Boating on Lake Chatuge, Kayaking and Tubing on the Nantahala and Chattooga Rivers. Just over an hour to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge. and outlet shopping. Local fun for families and couples alike at the Fun Factory, Whistle Stop Antique Mall, Pickin’ On The Square (live bluegrass music) and movies at the Ruby Cinema. Lots of restaurants and shopping available in town. Below is a list of some of the more popular activities and restaurants in the surrounding area.
