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Franklin
, the "Gem of the Smokies," is located on the banks of the Little Tennessee River near the Cullasaja River Gorge. It's surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest, and is best known for its gem mines, mountain crafts and natural beauty. Several mines in the area are open for public prospecting, including Jacobs Ruby Mine, the Cherokee Rubies and Sapphires Mine and the Old Cardinal Gem Mine. Several scenic drives, recreational areas and waterfalls are in the Franklin area, and just a short drive will take you to Asheville and the Biltmore Estate and the Smoky Mountain Railroad. Popular activities in the Franklin area, besides gem mining, include whitewater rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, horseback riding, trout fishing and golf. Approximately 600 miles of trails, including part of the Appalachian Trail, meander through the Nantahala Forest, making it a hikers' paradise. For wintertime fun, Franklin is just minutes to the Scaly Mountain ski area, which offers downhill skiing, sledding and snowboarding. You'll find a variety of accommodations and restaurants in Franklin, from fast food to fine dining, along with antique shops, art galleries and craft shops. Franklin likes to say it's "large enough to offer almost anything you need, but small enough to have the highest quality of life." One visit to this charming mountain town and you'll agree.
Surrounding areas: Alarka, North Carolina (12.4 mi), Lake Glenville, North Carolina (13.0 mi), Highlands, North Carolina (13.7 mi), Aquone, North Carolina (14.0 mi), Cullowhee, North Carolina (14.8 mi), Dillsboro, North Carolina (14.9 mi), Nantahala Gorge, North Carolina (15.9 mi)
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Franklin Vacation Rentals
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Franklin Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Days Inn | 1320 E Main St | Franklin, NC | | (828) 524-6491 | | Hampton Inn | 244 Cunningham Rd | Franklin, NC | | (828) 369-0600 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 81 Allman Dr | Franklin, NC | | (828) 349-9000 | | Snow Hill Inn | 531 Snow HL Rd | Franklin, NC | | (828) 369-2100 | | Mountain High Motel | Main St And Second St | Highlands, NC | 13.5 mi. | (828) 526-2790 | | Holiday Inn Express | 64 White Oak Ln | Dillard, GA | 13.6 mi. | (706) 746-3383 | | Knights Inn | 3 Best Inn Way | Dillard, GA | 14.6 mi. | (706) 746-5321 | | University Inn | 563 N Country CLB Dr | Cullowhee, NC | 14.8 mi. | (828) 293-5442 | | Best Western River Escape Inn And Suites | 248 Wbi Dr | Dillsboro, NC | 14.9 mi. | (828) 586-6060 | | Mountain Creek Cottages | 162 Dicks CRK Rd | Dillsboro, NC | 14.9 mi. | (704) 586-6042 | | Comfort Inn | Hwy 23/74 | Sylva, NC | 16.0 mi. | (828) 586-3315 | | Cottage Inn | Hwy 64 E | Cashiers, NC | 16.9 mi. | (828) 743-3033 | | Valley Aire Motel | Hwy 107 N | Cashiers, NC | 16.9 mi. | (828) 743-3998 | | Charleston Inn | 208 Arlington Ave | Bryson City, NC | 17.2 mi. | (828) 488-4644 | | Nantahala Village Mountain Resort | 9400 Hwy 19 West | Bryson City, NC | 17.7 mi. | (828) 488-2826 | | Sleep Inn | 500 SPG St | Bryson City, NC | 17.7 mi. | (828) 488-0326 | | Ela Motor Court | 5280 Ela Rd | Bryson City, NC | 18.4 mi. | (828) 488-2284 | | Lloyd's On The River | 5370 Ela Rd | Bryson City, NC | 18.4 mi. | (828) 488-3767 | | Comfort Suites | 35 Hwy 441 North | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-3500 | | Days Inn Smokey Mountain Inn | 660 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-2300 | | Econo Lodge | Us Hwy 19 | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-4575 | | Fairfield Inn & Suite - Cherokee | 568 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-0400 | | Hampton Inn | 185 Tsalagi Rd | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-3115 | | Holiday Inn Cherokee | Hwy 19 W | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-9181 | | Holiday Inn Expres Hotel & Suites | 376 Paint Town Rd | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-3113 | | Holiday Inn | Hwy 19 S | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-9181 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 674 Casino Trl | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-7800 | | Quality Inn-cherokee | US 441 N Byp | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-4702 | | Ramada Limited | 196 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-4231 | | Sleep Inn | Hwy 441 Pob 1956 | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-4730 | | Travelodge | Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 20.6 mi. | (828) 497-2226 | | Days Inn | Hwy 441 Box 1176 | Clayton, GA | 20.9 mi. | (706) 782-4258 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 834 Hwy 441 S | Clayton, GA | 20.9 mi. | (800) 334-2214 | | Stonebrook Inn | Hwy 441 | Clayton, GA | 20.9 mi. | (706) 782-2214 | | Hampton Inn & Suites-Cashiers/Sapphire Valley | 3245 Hwy 64 E | Sapphire, NC | 22.0 mi. | (828) 743-4545 | | Sapphire Valley | 70 Sapphire Valley Rd | Sapphire, NC | 22.0 mi. | (828) 743-3441 | | Woodlands Inn Of Sapphire | 1305 US Hwy 64 W | Sapphire, NC | 22.0 mi. | (704) 966-4709 | | Baymont Inn-Cherokee/Smoky MTNS | 1455 Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 22.1 mi. | (828) 497-2102 | | Best Western Great Smokies Inn | 1636 Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 22.1 mi. | (828) 497-2020 | | Balsam Mountain Inn | Balsam MTN Inn Rd | Balsam, NC | 23.9 mi. | (704) 456-9498 |
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| Freeze House Bed And Breakfast | 71 Sylvan Heights | Sylva, NC | 16.0 mi. | (828) 586-8161 |
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Franklin Weather & Climate
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The Mountains of North Carolina range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in the summertime. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur in the mountains. It's not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
24°F |
5.39 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
25°F |
4.89 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
32°F |
5.76 in. |
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| April |
68°F |
38°F |
4.09 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
49°F |
4.90 in. |
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| June |
81°F |
57°F |
4.49 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
61°F |
4.09 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
61°F |
4.48 in. |
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| September |
77°F |
55°F |
3.94 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
41°F |
3.29 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
32°F |
4.58 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
26°F |
4.57 in. |
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Franklin Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 50 miles east of Franklin in Asheville, North Carolina, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 55 miles northwest of Franklin in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located roughly 63 miles southeast of Franklin in Greenville, South Carolina, and finally the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located around 68 miles southeast of Franklin in Greer, South Carolina.
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Franklin Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 20.6 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 20.6 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 28.3 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 43.1 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 43.1 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 48.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 78.5 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 107.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Franklin Golf Course | Franklin | NC | | | | Mill Creek Country Club | Franklin | NC | | | | Highlands Cove | Highlands | NC | 13.4 mi. | | | Trillium Links & Lake Club | Cashiers | NC | 16.6 mi. | | | Smoky Mountain Country Club | Whittier | NC | 17.3 mi. | | | Rabun Country Golf Club | Clayton | GA | 21.5 mi. | | | Chatuge Shores Golf Course | Hayesville | NC | 26.3 mi. | | | Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club | Hayesville | NC | 26.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 12.3 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 28.3 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 64.7 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 108.6 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 108.6 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 110.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 19.4 mi. | | | Moccasin Creek State Park | | GA | 26.1 mi. | | | Oconee State Park | | SC | 27.3 mi. | | | Chatuge State Park | | GA | 28.6 mi. | | | Keowee Toxaway State Park | | SC | 33.6 mi. | | | Unicoi State Park | | GA | 37.1 mi. | | | Table Rock State Park | | SC | 39.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 43.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 56.1 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 54.9 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 60.3 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 61.8 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 109.4 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 109.4 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 114.3 mi. | |
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