Local guide
Things to do in Franklin & the Smokies
The waterfalls, roads and tables we send every guest to.
Hiking & Waterfalls
Dry Falls, Cullasaja Gorge and a stretch of the Appalachian Trail, all within an easy drive.
Waterfalls (Guest Favorites)
Rufus Morgan Waterfall Trail
Wayah Bald
Bartram Trail
Appalachian Trail Mile Marker 110
Restaurants, Cafes & Breweries
Where we actually eat when we're in town — plus the coffee worth the detour.
Shopping
Main Street antiques, outfitters, and the gem shops Franklin is known for.
Scenic Drives by Car & Motorcycle
The Tail of the Dragon, Wayah Bald, and the back roads worth the extra hour.
Family Friendly Attractions
Gem mining, easy trails and rainy-day options that keep everyone happy.
Gem Mining
Nantahala River Whitewater Rafting
NC River Tubing
Golf
Things To Do With Kids
Lake Chatuge
Lake Nantahala
Local Grocery Stores
Stock up on the way in — here's what's open and how far it is from each home.
On the map