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Discover Franklin Franklin Welcome Center 98 Hyatt Road Franklin, NC 28734 800-336-7829 DISCOVER FRANKLIN Franklin Welcome Center 98 Hyatt Road Franklin, NC 28734 800-336-7829 The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center Franklin & Nantahala Area and introduce you to some of our local officially opened the doors of our new building in June of 2017, business owners as well. After seeing all of this, you may decide beginning a new chapter in the way we are able to inform visitors that you’d like to make a change and explore the possibility of who are coming in for the first time, just passing through, or moving to the area. We’ve got you covered! Our Relocation those who have been making Franklin an annual trip. We’re here Center has contact information for local realtors, along with real to welcome you to Franklin and make sure you find what you’re estate guides for you to take. looking for! Stepping back out towards the Main Lobby, you find yourself in Our new location, at 98 Hyatt Road, offers an immersive our spacious Retail & Souvenir Area, where we offer so many experience for visitors to the area. As soon as you walk in the unique Franklin area souvenirs and merchandise. From seasonal door, you realize that you’re not in a run of the mill Welcome clothing, t-shirts, stuffed animals, walking sticks, local books and Center. As you step in, you’re greeted with a smile and so much more, it’s the perfect place to find gifts for your family immediately see our Area Attractions Hallway, where some of or for you to take a part of Franklin home with you. We’re very our many popular area attractions have come in and set up 3 proud of our local crafters and offer many locally made items for dimensional displays, highlighting their activities. From ziplining, sale as well! to gem mining, to Lake Nantahala, and the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, to name a few, the displays are Across from the retail area, we have a lovely hand crafted large fun and informative, something we’re very proud of. Just before wooden table in our snack and concession area. With drinks, you step out of the hallway, you’ll find our Hiking & Waterfalls snacks, coffee, and hot chocolate, it is the perfect place to stop displays, with free maps and guides, that will give you the keys in and refresh yourself with a snack and enjoy our Free Wi-Fi to finding the right adventure for you. access. We also have restrooms available, and a place for the kids to play while mom and dad get a much-needed break from As you walk out of the Area Attractions Hallway, you step into the road. our Information Center, where you’ll find brochures, rack cards, business cards, along with information on where to shop, eat, Whether you’re in town for a short time or you’re here for a play, stay, and so much more! Take a look at the wall posters and season, we want you to know that you’re always welcome here you’ll understand that the Area Attractions Hallway was just the at the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center! tip of the iceberg in what the area has to offer! We even have a We’re here to make your time in the area a memorable experience video kiosk that allows the viewer to sit down and learn about the that you’ll want to come back to again and again! Driving Directions to Franklin, NC From Asheville: Take I-40 West to Exit 27 (23 South/74 West). Stay on 23/74 to Exit 81 (U.S. 441/23 South). Approximately 18 miles to Franklin from this exit. Approximately 65 miles. From Atlanta: Follow I-85 North to I-985. Left on I-985 which becomes 23/365 North. 23/365 becomes 23/441 North. Follow straight into Franklin. Approximately 125 miles. From Greenville, SC: Take I-85 South to Exit 19 (Clemson). Follow 76 West to Clayton, Georgia. Take U.S. 441 North straight to Franklin. Approximately 110 miles. From Knoxville, TN: Interstate: I-40 East to Exit 20 (Hwy 276 South). Stay south on 276 until reaching 23/74 South. Follow to Exit 81 (U.S. 441/23 South). Approximately 18 miles to Franklin from this exit. Approximately 130 miles. Scenic: Take U.S. 441 South from Knoxville to Sevierville (approximately 25 miles). Remain on 441 South to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg. Take by-pass around Gatlinburg. Remain on 441 South through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Cherokee. Stay on 441 South to Franklin (35 miles from Cherokee). Approximately 110 miles. Our small mountain town and surrounding area is just full of surprises FRANKLIN waiting to be discovered. Here is just a sample of what makes Franklin, NC truly unique. sampler Gem Mining Little Tennessee River Waterfalls Gem mining is still one of the most Greenway Western North Carolina is the home popular activities in the Franklin area. For a great change of pace, take a to many beautiful waterfalls. A guide Mining for precious stones began in stoll or a bike ride along the Little to 16 scenic waterfalls is listed on the 1870. Ruby and sapphire are still the Tennessee River Greenway. This chamber’s website and on pages 20- most sought after today, Tiffany’s and four-mile, 13-foot-wide trail winds its 21 of this guide. other companies showed an interest in way through Franklin along the Little the area in the 1890’s hoping to find Tennessee River. See Greenway map The Factory & Jump the source of the rubies found in the on page 18 in this guide. corundum mines. The search ended Factory in the early part of the 20th century. Try your hand at any of the seven gem Canoeing, Tubing, Located south of Franklin on Highway mines in our area. See page 36 for 441, The Factory is Western North more info. Rafting, Kayaking Carolina’s award winning destination Canoeing, tubing, and kayaking for family friendly entertainment. on the Cullasaja, Little Tennessee Enjoy hours of fun for kids of all ages. Smoky Mountain and Nantahala Rivers offer a great The Factory features over 100 arcade way to cool off on a warm day or games, mini-golf, go-karts, laser tag, Center for the enjoy the scenic beauty of the and now a new feature, the Jump Performing Arts area from a different point of view. Factory - a trampoline park. Plus, Several canoe and tube put-ins there’s even an area with fun just for This 1,500 seat, state-of-the-art facility are located throughout the area. the little kids. Hungry? Be sure to stop presents the finest in performing arts The Nantahala River is famous for it’s by the Pizza factory. Open Monday - in our area. Performances include whitewater rafting. Several outfitters Saturday. 1024 Georgia Road. passion plays, musical productions, are available for guided trips and TheFactory.bz 828-349-8888 professional drama troupes, dance rentals in the area. and choral festivals, recitals, and See listings for rafting on page 75. various genres including country, Cycling bluegrass, gospel, pop, contemporary Hiking Enjoy all types of cycling in Christian, and more. The stunning these beautiful mountains. Visit architecture, technical facilities, and This area is rich in a variety of hiking the chamber’s website at impeccable acoustics provide the trails. The Appalachian Trail passes VisitFranklinNC.com for road bike highest professional standards for both just a few miles west of Franklin and routes and mountain bike trails, as well the audience and performers. With the can be accessed at many places. The as, suggestions for motorcycle trips. main focus on family entertainment, Bartram Trail also passes through See Bicycle Shop listing on page 69. this is a place to come and enjoy a Franklin, going east and west, and good time. offers many highlights. There is a www.GreatMountainMusic.com wide variety of trails offering hikes 828-524-1528 of different lengths listed on the chamber’s website and on page 26-27 of this guide. Discover Scottish Tartans Our History Museum The Franklin Gem & Mineral As the only one of its kind in the United States, this museum is a Museum direct extension of the Scottish Located in Franklin’s historic “Old Jail” on Phillips Street Tartans Society in Scotland. The across from the Macon County Courthouse, this museum museum not only displays Scottish has thousands of specimens on display including a local ruby Tartans, but covers various aspects weighing 2 pounds! There are six rooms dedicated to the of the Scottish experience - culture, history, dress, migration cataloging and preservation of gem and mineral specimens and military. Visitors are invited to view their family tartan, from around the world, as well as, North Carolina and of connect with their clan, and learn about the history of Highland course Macon County - home to the famous Cowee Valley dress. The gift shop is open to the public. Admission to the where rubies and sapphires have been found for over 100 Museum: $4 plus tax adults, 12 - 7 years old - $2 plus tax and years! Admission is Free. Open May - October 6 and under free. Open year round. Tuesday - Saturday 10 25 Phillips Street ♦ 828-369-7831 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.fgmm.org 86 East Main Street ♦ 828-524-7472 www.scottishtartan.org Wilderness Taxidermy Let your next adventure begin with a visit to Wilderness Taxidermy located on Highlands Road in Franklin.
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