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Shops, Gifts & Gear (a few of our favorites)
Forget your hiking boots? Need a postcard for Grandma or a t-shirt for your cousin who “collects craft beer merch”? Don’t worry—we’ve got you. From trail-ready outfitters to gift shops packed with local charm, here’s our list of guest-approved spots to browse, buy, and bring a little Franklin home with you.
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Outdoor 76
35 E Main St, Franklin, NC
Franklin’s go-to outfitter for hiking boots, trail gear, maps, and outdoor apparel. They carry well-known brands like Patagonia, Osprey, and Hydro Flask—and have a small taproom inside for post-hike beers. A top stop for Appalachian Trail hikers.
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Three Eagles Outfitters
1536 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC
Locally owned outdoor shop with gear for hiking, paddling, and camping. Friendly service and a great selection of Franklin/AT-themed t-shirts and hats.
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Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. – Taproom Shop
188 W Main St, Franklin, NC
In addition to craft beer, their merch shop includes Franklin souvenirs like branded shirts, hats, stickers, mugs, and trail-friendly accessories.
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Currahee Brewing Co. – Gear Corner
100 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC
Riverfront brewery with a curated corner of branded merchandise—great for gifts or a memory of your brewery visit.
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Scottish Tartans Museum & Gift Shop
86 E Main St, Franklin, NC
Perfect for Scottish heritage gifts and Franklin souvenirs with meaning. Kilts, clan merch, Highland cow items, and Celtic jewelry.
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Uptown Gallery
30 E Main St, Franklin, NC
Operated by local artists, this downtown shop is full of one-of-a-kind mountain-made gifts: pottery, prints, textiles, and woodwork.
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The Dusty Pallet
19 Iotla St, Franklin, NC
Boutique home décor and gift shop with mountain-inspired accents, seasonal items, and thoughtful souvenirs. Cozy, rustic, and well-curated.
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Books Unlimited
60 E Main St, Franklin, NC
Independent bookstore carrying regional reads, kids' books, maps, puzzles, and locally themed gift items.
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Silver Threads & Golden Needles
26 E Main St, Franklin, NC
Unique fiber arts store with artisan-made yarns, gift kits, handmade pieces, and locally crafted goods.
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The Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum Gift Shop
25 Phillips St, Franklin, NC
Affordable souvenirs, polished stones, and Franklin-themed gifts located inside the historic jailhouse-turned-museum.
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