Guidebook for Franklin
Sightseeing
In addition to seeing the artistry of taxidermy, the Fuchs Family offers an incredible museum of preserved animals from around the world. Very much worth stopping by. If Bill or Linda are around, they usually share amazing stories of their hunts and trophies.
Wilderness Taxidermy
5040 Highlands RdIn addition to seeing the artistry of taxidermy, the Fuchs Family offers an incredible museum of preserved animals from around the world. Very much worth stopping by. If Bill or Linda are around, they usually share amazing stories of their hunts and trophies.
Just moments from our home! If you go back out to Rt 64, (otherwise known as the Highlands Rd), and turn right you will drive up into the mountain and enjoy 4 very different and beautiful waterfalls along the way. First is Cullasaja Falls (a quick pull off on the right side of the road), "Bust Your Butt Falls" (great for sliding!), Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls (huge!). If you enjoy gem mining, you'll pass Jackson Hole and for a day of exploring and swimming and easy hiking come on back to Cliffside Lake with a picnic lunch.
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Chutes Dry
U.S. 64Just moments from our home! If you go back out to Rt 64, (otherwise known as the Highlands Rd), and turn right you will drive up into the mountain and enjoy 4 very different and beautiful waterfalls along the way. First is Cullasaja Falls (a quick pull off on the right side of the road), "Bust Your Butt Falls" (great for sliding!), Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls (huge!). If you enjoy gem mining, you'll pass Jackson Hole and for a day of exploring and swimming and easy hiking come on back to Cliffside Lake with a picnic lunch.
Essentials
Good sales, sells wine and a liquor store is in that same shopping center. Macon County is basically a dry state as the restaurants cannot sell liquor but you can buy it and, in most cases, carry it into a restaurant. To get sale prices give them our home phone number in place of a Bi-Low card 8283692275.
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BI-LO
245 Macon Plaza DrGood sales, sells wine and a liquor store is in that same shopping center. Macon County is basically a dry state as the restaurants cannot sell liquor but you can buy it and, in most cases, carry it into a restaurant. To get sale prices give them our home phone number in place of a Bi-Low card 8283692275.
Walmart Supercenter
135 Town Center LoopGroceries and essentials.
Parks & Nature
Perfect for easy hiking, picnics, fishing and swimming. Off of the Highlands Rd on the way up the mountain.
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Cliffside Lake Recreation Area
13908 Highlands RoadPerfect for easy hiking, picnics, fishing and swimming. Off of the Highlands Rd on the way up the mountain.
The most fun you can have with a $4 tube! Take a picnic lunch and spend the day climbing the mountain and tubing down. Fun for those who are mostly 6 or older. Horseback riding and hiking also in the same area. In Bryson City which is about 50 minutes from Franklin, just past the Cherokee exit. So much fun!
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Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
1040 W Deep Creek RdThe most fun you can have with a $4 tube! Take a picnic lunch and spend the day climbing the mountain and tubing down. Fun for those who are mostly 6 or older. Horseback riding and hiking also in the same area. In Bryson City which is about 50 minutes from Franklin, just past the Cherokee exit. So much fun!
Arts & Culture
Loaded with artifacts and information on Franklin and all of Macon County.
Macon County Historical Museum
36 W Main StLoaded with artifacts and information on Franklin and all of Macon County.
History and gifts celebrating the Scottish heritage of Franklin and Highlands.
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Scottish Tartans Museum
86 E Main StHistory and gifts celebrating the Scottish heritage of Franklin and Highlands.
Shopping
Full of antiques, collectables and locally made crafts. Has now relocated very close to our home. When heading down Nickajack,(on your way out), turn left onto River Rd which is just before you cross the bridge. Follow River Rd and you'll come out right at Whistle Stop. It can also by accessed from the Highlands Rd..
Whistle Stop Furniture
3590 Georgia RdFull of antiques, collectables and locally made crafts. Has now relocated very close to our home. When heading down Nickajack,(on your way out), turn left onto River Rd which is just before you cross the bridge. Follow River Rd and you'll come out right at Whistle Stop. It can also by accessed from the Highlands Rd..
Main street in downtown Franklin is FULL of charming shops, eateries and antiques. That includes both stretches of the "one way" roads that lead both in and then out of town. Every Saturday night, from summer through the fall, is "Pickin' on the Square" with authentic local talent. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy the true heritage of the mountains!
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Franklin
Main street in downtown Franklin is FULL of charming shops, eateries and antiques. That includes both stretches of the "one way" roads that lead both in and then out of town. Every Saturday night, from summer through the fall, is "Pickin' on the Square" with authentic local talent. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy the true heritage of the mountains!
Food Scene
Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ
311 Westgate PlazaVery casual and good barbecue!
Incredible food! We keep a menu in the kitchen drawer so that you can get an idea of their offering. Oddly enough, it's attached to the "Hot Spot" gas station on Depot St. You're welcome to bring in a bottle of your own wine and they only take cash or checks. Must haves include the crab bisque and the 8 layer home made chocolate cake! Although it's extremely casual, I would recommend it as an adult eatery.
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Caffè Rel
459 E Main StIncredible food! We keep a menu in the kitchen drawer so that you can get an idea of their offering. Oddly enough, it's attached to the "Hot Spot" gas station on Depot St. You're welcome to bring in a bottle of your own wine and they only take cash or checks. Must haves include the crab bisque and the 8 layer home made chocolate cake! Although it's extremely casual, I would recommend it as an adult eatery.
Comfort food! Home style cooking and deserts. Daily specials and a really good breakfast. Cash only!
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Sunset Restaurant
498 Harrison AveComfort food! Home style cooking and deserts. Daily specials and a really good breakfast. Cash only!
Better than average pizza and other Italian dishes. Eat in or carry out and serves beer. The only place in town that's open late!
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Vito's Pizza & Indoor Patio
607 Highlands RdBetter than average pizza and other Italian dishes. Eat in or carry out and serves beer. The only place in town that's open late!
Entertainment & Activities
Franklin Golf Course
1st Fairway DriveNice course that's easy access off of the interstate.
Family entertainment park with go-carts, arcade, bowling & mini-golf, plus casual dining options.
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The Factory Franklin
1024 Georgia RdFamily entertainment park with go-carts, arcade, bowling & mini-golf, plus casual dining options.
Ruby Cinemas
2097 Georgia Rd2 movie theater with one film usually for children.