Attractions

Art/Crafts

Dining

Asian King Buffet – 109 Commons Dr., Franklin, NC | 828-349-9800
Caffe Rel – 459 E. Main St., Franklin, NC | 828-369-9446
Domino’s Pizza – 417 E. Main St, Franklin, NC | 828-369-1919
El Charro Mexican Grill – 201 Highlands Rd., Franklin, NC | 828-369-9002
Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ – 311 Westgate Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734 | 828-349-4743
Fatz Cafe – 107 Sawmill Village Lane, Franklin, NC 28734 | 828-524-5265
Frogtown Market – 61 South Patton Ave, Franklin, NC 28734 | 828-369-0001
Gazebo Creekside Cafe – 44 Heritage Hollow, Franklin, NC 28734 | 828-524-8783
Lazy Hiker Brewing Company – 188 West Main St., Franklin, NC | 828-349-2337
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant – 788 E. Main St., Franklin, NC | 828-369-1580
Ms. Lois’ Restaurant – 145 Highlands Rd., Franklin, NC | 828-369-8628
Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Grill – 579 Depot Street, Franklin, NC | 828-349-3183
Sonic Drive-In – 77 Sawmill Village Lane, Franklin, NC | 828-369-5711
Subway – 2852 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC | 828-349-1115
Wendy’s – 1024 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC | 828-369-0881
Willy’s Bar-B-Que – 240 Cunningham Road, Franklin, NC | 828-524-0414
Yonder – 2720 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC | 828-369-6007
Zaxby’s – 1381 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC | 828-369-5255

Fine Arts

Gem Mines

Golfing

Cullasaja Club – Highlands, NC | 828-526-3531
Franklin Golf Course – Franklin, NC | 828-524-2288
Highlands Country Club – Highlands, NC | 828-526-2181
Highlands Falls Country Club – Highlands, NC | 828-526-4118
Mill Creek Golf Club – Franklin, NC | 828-524-GOLF (4653)
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club – Highlands, NC | 828-526-2165

Hiking Trails

Albert Mountain Firetower Trail
Bad Creek-Fowler Creek
Bear Pen Gap Trail
Betty Creek Gap
Big Indian Loop
Big Laurel Falls Trail
Blackwell Gap Loop
Brush Creek
Chinquapin Mountain
Clear Creek Loop
Dry Falls Trail
Ellicott Rock
Glen Falls
Hurricane Creek Loop
Iron Bridge Loop
Laurel Falls Trail
Mooney Falls Trail
Moss Gap Area
Park Creek Loop
Park Ridge Loop
Rufus Morgan Trail
Scaly Mountain Trail
Shot Pouch Trail
Standing Indian Mountain-Deep Gap Trail
Thomas Branch Loop
Wasilik Poplar Trail
Wayah Bald Lookout Tower Trail
Whiteside Mountain Loop
Yellow Mountain Trail

Directions and other information on these hiking trails can be found here.

Movie Theatre

Ruby Cinemas – 2097 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC | (828) 524-2076

Shopping

Looking for rustic furniture or antiques? Visit one of the many stores in the area such as:

Whistle Stop Furniture – Large selection of rustic furniture, mattresses, leather seating and unfinished furniture.
Whistle Stop Depot – Over 100,000 sq.ft of antiques
Three Eagles Outfitters

Waterfalls

Big Laurel Falls
Bridal Veil Falls
Cullasaja Falls
Dry Falls
Glen Falls
Gunstairs Falls
Lower Satulah Falls
Sequoyah Lake Dam Falls
Upper Buck Creek Falls

Directions and other info can be found here.

White Water Rafting

Adventures Fast River Rafting | 800-438-7238
Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting | 800-468-7238
Cool River Tubing Company | 800-224-7238
Endless River Adventure | 800-237-7238
Nantahala Outdoor Center | 800-237-7238
Rafting in the Smokies | 828-488-9203
Southern Expeditions Inc. | 800-868-7238
Tuckaseegee Outfitters | 800-593-5683
Wild Water Ltd. | 800-451-9972

Other Activities

Chunky Gal Stables – Horseback riding located at the base of the Chunky Gal Mountain | 828-389-4175
The Fun Factory – Arcade, go-carts, bowling and miniature golf just to name a few. | 828-349-8888
Macon County Historical Society and Museum
Scottish Tartans Museum | 828-524-7472