Museums
Incorporated in 1855, the town of Franklin, North Carolina has a whole lot of history! This small town has three separate museums downtown to showcase its rich heritage. The Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum focuses on native gems and minerals from the region and tells the story of how they contributed to the colonization of the area. The Scottish Tartans Museum is the only museum of its kind in the world and offers visitors insight into both the history of Scottish tartans and the story of the original Scottish emigration to Western North Carolina. And finally, the Macon County Historical Museum covers practically anything and everything else one might want to know about this beautiful and unique area.
Special Events
Franklin, North Carolina offers a variety of unique events and festivals throughout the year. The Town of Franklin sponsors some of the largest events, including Independence Day in July, PumpkinFest in October, Veterans Day in November, and Winter Wonderland in both November and December. But there are dozens of other fun experiences you won’t want to miss, including concerts, car shows, craft shows, gem expos, farmers markets, and much more! You can check out the main events on the Town of Franklin website.
Shopping & Dining
Although Franklin, North Carolina has grown in recent years, the area is still a small town at heart, and the historic downtown area boasts a variety of locally-owned shops and restaurants. You’ll find no less than four gourmet coffee shops on Main Street alone, all with other specialties like frozen yogurt, donuts, cocktails, etc. The eateries around town are also sure to impress, with cuisines including Italian, Mexican, Cuban, Asian, American, traditional sports bar fare, southern barbeque, and more. And, located both on Main Street and at various locations around town, locally-owned shops offer unique gifts, clothing, and accessories for all seasons and all fashion tastes.
Outdoor Adventures
Although we couldn’t possibly list all of the outdoor adventures you’ll find in Franklin North Carolina, we’ll name as many as we can in just a few sentences! Franklin offers an outdoor activity for everyone who wants to get outside and enjoy the mountain air. These include hiking, walking trails, bicycling, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, tennis, pickleball, waterfalls, and more. Studies have shown that physical activity and clean mountain air improve physical and mental health, and you can get a dose of both simultaneously with any of these outdoor activities in Franklin.
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Resources
https://www.franklinnc.com/things-to-do-franklin-nc.html