Franklin is a delight to many who visit year after year.
A small town mountain community with lots of added charm, you'll find much more than you first expected.
Wonderful Restaurants; state-of-the-art Performing Arts Theater, hours of entertainment at "The Factory" for families and kids of all ages; Tubing, zip lining, white-water-rafting and kayaking on nearby rivers and lakes; bass and trout fishing, fly fishing;
Known as the Gem Capital of the World, you'll find Mining and Gem Shows. Some of the World's most spectacular Waterfalls are here, and you'll discover lots of historical doors to unlock.
The Appalachian and Bartram Trails are world renown for serious hikers and day visitors alike.
Harrah's world-class Casino is a short drive across a mountain.
There are organized activities for bird watchers, plant identifiers and nature learning experiences of all kinds in this highly nature-diversified area of our Country.
Every Season offers its own special gifts of nature.
Extraordinary Autumn colors attract visitors from around the world. This is your opportunity to discover the simple pleasures that abound in our Carolina Smoky Mountains.