Franklin North Carolina Attractions

Amusements

• Cowee Bald Fire Tower
  Cowee Creek Road
  828-524-3161
  An active fire tower used by the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources, this unique fire... more...

• Fun Factory, The
  1024 Georgia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
  Located on Highway 441
  828-349-8888
  The Factory is the place for games, mini-golf, bowling, go-carts, laser tag, big screen TV's, party... more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum
  25 Phillips Street • Franklin, NC 28734
  828-369-7831
  Located in the historic old jail on the square in Franklin, this museum features exhibits related... more...  map

• Macon County Historical Society & Museum
  36 West Main Street • Franklin, NC 28734
  828-524-9758
  Displays on education, the Civil War, early medicine, textiles, photography, and the local history... more...  map

• MCAA Uptown Gallery
  30 East Main Street • Franklin, NC 28734
  Located in Downtown Franklin
  828-349-4607
  Founded to further the pursuit, understanding, and appreciation of art in Macon County, this... more...  map

• Ruby City Gems & Minerals
  130 East Main Street • Franklin, NC 28734
  828-524-3967
  "The World's Largest Sapphire" weighing 385-pounds as well as one of the largest gem quality rubies... more...  map

• Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center
  86 East Main Street • Franklin, NC 28723
  Located in Downtown Franklin
  828-524-7472
  This museum contains the official registry of all publicly known tartans and is the American... more...  map

• Wilderness Taxidermy & Outfitters
  5040 Highland Road • Franklin, NC 28734
  828-524-3677
  An art wildlife museum, Wilderness Taxidermy is a unique 5,000 square foot facility that features a... more...  map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

• Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
  41 Cherokee Mine Road off Ruby Mine Road • Franklin, NC 28734
  828-349-2941
  At the Cherokee Mine, their gem dirt is not "salted" or "enriched" with semi-precious stones. They... more...

• Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
  6771 Sylva Road • Franklin, NC 28734
  828-369-5271
  Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine is open seven days a week March 1st until December 15th. Their 150-foot... more...  map

• Cullasaja Falls
  U.S. 64 • Franklin, NC 28734
  Located 11 Miles East of Franklin
  Part of the Mountain Water Scenic Byway, this beautiful waterfall is located on the Cullasaja River... more...  map

• Gold City Gem Mine
  9410 Sylvia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
  828-369-3905
  Gold City offers a day full of fun and excitement for the whole family. Mine in their covered flume... more...

• Mason Mountain Mine and Cowee Gift Shop
  5315 Bryson City Road • Franklin, NC 28734
  Located 5.5 Miles North on Highway 28 North
  828-524-4570
  Enjoy the experience of finding your own gemstone at this mine that offers a great selection of... more...

• Mason's Ruby & Sapphire Mine
  6961 Upper Burningtown Road • Franklin, NC 28734
  828-369-9742
  Dig your own dirt for native stones at this mine that offers assistance to beginners with all tools... more...  map

• Rose Creek Mine Rock & Gift Shop
  115 Terrace Ridge Drive • Franklin, NC 28734
  828-349-3774
  Rose Creek Mine is one of three state licensed gem mines in Macon County. Here you can find rubies,... more...  map

• Sheffield Mine
  385 Sheffield Farms Road • Franklin, NC 28734
  828-369-8383
  This mining facility offers a native mine for true rock hounds, as well as an enriched mine for... more...  map