Each year, as soon as the Thanksgiving turkeys have been devoured, the town of Franklin, NC launches a month-long celebration of Christmas. For two consecutive Saturdays following Thanksgiving, Main Street in downtown closes to vehicle traffic from 5:00-8:00 PM and turns into a lighted spectacle of holiday joy known as Winter Wonderland. Saturday, November 25 … Read more
While Fall is still in the air, it’s the perfect time to grab some of your favorite people, jump in the car, and explore. Check out the sights offered by the best scenic drives in and around Franklin, North Carolina! Great Smoky Mountains National Park With more than 500,000 acres of scenery nestled within this … Read more
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 … Read more
Now that October has arrived in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the Fall colors will begin to appear all across the region as the cooler weather moves in. Because the mountain elevations have such a drastic range, the leaf changes always occur at different times throughout the month depending upon the location of the … Read more
“Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.” – Seth Godin We’ve often heard folks say they dream of living somewhere they visited on vacation, but they never take the steps to make it a reality. It seems too unrealistic or too … Read more
“Country in is the air!” And the Macon County Fair is coming to Franklin in less than two weeks. Each year, Macon County welcomes the arrival of Fall with the perfect outdoor event for both locals and visitors alike. The family-friendly fun will begin on September 20 at the Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center just off … Read more
Each year, numerous events take place in downtown Franklin, North Carolina. Festivals, craft markets, local vendor strolls, seasonal celebrations, concerts, food markets, and many others delight local residents and visitors throughout the year. And we’re very excited that another fun, family-friendly event has been added to the calendar this September! On Saturday, September 9 from … Read more
One of the best parts of living in Franklin, North Carolina is that the town has managed to maintain all of its small-town charm while growing and adding numerous amenities to the area. Even though you can find chain department stores, groceries, and gas stations, the region is still rich with locally-owned places. Local residents … Read more
On Saturday, August 19, the 17th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival will bring smiles to faces of all ages. The free event will be held at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center, located in Cowee West’s Mill Historic District. Built in 1943. The school itself is a historic site in Western North Carolina. This historic … Read more
For centuries, Western North Carolina has been a mecca for gem lovers. These mountains are rich with rubies, sapphires, and other precious gems! This is truly the perfect location for folks to gather each year for the Macon County Gemboree! This famous gem show just celebrated its 56th year this past weekend, and there’s no … Read more
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