Franklin is a delight to many who visit us year after year.
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A small town mountain community with lots of added charm, you'll find much more than you at 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 are all available on nearby rivers and lakes; bass and trout fishing, fly fishing and endless adventures for the outdoor enthusiast in you.
Known as the Gem Capital of the World, you'll find Mining and Gem Shows in and surrounding Franklin. Some of the World's most spectacular Waterfalls are right here, and you'll discover lots of historical doors to unlock.
The Appalachian and Bartram Trails are world renown as a destination for serious hikers and day visitors alike.
Harrah's world-class Casino is a short 45 minute 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. We are home to numerous deer and turkeys, ground hogs, black bears and even beautiful elk.
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.