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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

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

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