Did you know that over 69 million U.S. families live a dog-friendly lifestyle? If you’re one of those families, we don’t have to tell you that dogs are more like members of the family than they are pets. They’re happy to see you even when you’ve had a bad day, and somehow they always manage to lift your spirits. Some dogs even perform heroic acts to save their human families from fires, burglars, and other imminent dangers. For all of these reasons and more, we want to live the sort of lifestyle that allows our four-legged family members to join in the fun. Nestled in the beautiful mountains, the town of Franklin, NC strives to make a dog-friendly lifestyle a reality for its residents.
Dining
Franklin, NC boasts a variety of dining options where your best friend can be included! Many of the restaurants along Main Street offer dog-friendly outdoor seating. Our favorites include Gracious Plates on Main, Rathskeller Coffee Bar & Pub, and Motor Company Grill. Lazy Hiker Brewing and Currahee Brewing Company also offer outdoor accommodations so you can enjoy a craft beer while your dog lounges by your side. Slanted Window even has “barkuterie” boards that can be ordered for your dog to enjoy while you taste local wine on their outside patio.
Playing
Going out with their family is undoubtedly a dog’s favorite activity. But, it can be vastly improved upon when you make it an activity that doesn’t involve a leash. Franklin offers multiple off-leash dog areas in town. You and your furry friend can get some energy out in a safe environment. One dog park is just off Main Street along the Little Tennessee River Greenway walking trail. It offers a perfect view of the Little Tennessee River while your dog frolics in the grass. Franklin has recently added another dog park on Phillips Street, just to the south of Main Street. This park features separate activity spaces for small and large dogs to promote safe play.
Want to make sure your dog gets social play opportunities but doesn’t always have time? Just call Noah’s Playground near downtown to set up a time for your dog to enjoy supervised play. Noah’s Playground is a well-maintained facility that includes a full-size in-ground dog pool!
Living
Sanctuary Village was designed around the idea of recapturing the spirit of community that used to flourish across the country. And of course, the community is for everyone in the family, including our dog friends! The Village layout offers nine acres of small parks for your dog to enjoy. It also includes walking trails, greens, squares, and open spaces for everyone to enjoy together. All of these spaces are connected by sidewalks that meander past rocking chair front porches. It’s a wonderful setting for the entire family to enjoy walking together.
As you’ll see, Franklin is a very dog-friendly place to dine, play, and live. Thanks to the local government, businesses, and citizens that have put money and effort into ensuring that our four-legged family members can be included in our daily activities. It truly is the perfect town for dog lovers!
For more information about starting your new, dog-friendly lifestyle in the mountain town of Franklin, North Carolina, email us at ContactUs@SanctuaryVillage.com and view our beautiful Homes for Sale in Franklin NC.