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A local’s guide: 48 hours in Franklin, NC
Dry Falls is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Franklin, NC.

1. Dry Falls

8.6
Highlands Rd/US Hwy. 64 (Nantahala National Forest), Highlands, NC
Waterfall · 14 tips and reviews

June T.June Tassillo: This is a must see if you are visiting this area. Amazing waterfalls that you can walk under. Hint: you will get wet but not bad. Worth the trip down there and up. Handicap Access/View at top. Read more.

Wayah Bald is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Franklin, NC.

2. Wayah Bald

7.7
Franklin, NC
Hiking Trail · 6 tips and reviews

June T.June Tassillo: You will not be disappointed visiting Wayah Bald. One of the most beautiful views of the mountains in this area.

Nantahala Outdoor Center is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Franklin, NC.

3. Nantahala Outdoor Center

851 Chattooga Ridge Rd, Longcreek, SC
Other Great Outdoors · 2 tips and reviews

June T.June Tassillo: Fun for the entire family and the best white water Rafting & Tubing. I also enjoy watching others come down the river having fun. Read more.

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Franklin, NC.

4. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

7.6
1024 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC
Performing Arts Venue · 4 tips and reviews

June T.June Tassillo: You want entertainment? No need to go to Atlanta anymore. Franklin, NC has its own State of the Art Performing Arts Center. Thanks to Phil and Sharon Drake for all they do for our town! Read more.

Whistle Stop Antique Mall is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Franklin, NC.

5. Whistle Stop Antique Mall

1281 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC
Antique Store · 2 tips and reviews

June T.June Tassillo: The most unique shopping under one roof in WNC. Est. in late 1999, the mall accommodates 14 Retail Stores, 60,000 sq.ft. of antiques, 17,000 sq.ft. of hand-made crafts in the Artisans & restaurants. Read more.

The Greenway in Franklin, NC is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Franklin, NC.

6. The Greenway in Franklin, NC

East Main St. (Depot St.), Franklin, NC
Other Great Outdoors · 4 tips and reviews

June T.June Tassillo: Five-mile, 13-foot wide, hiking and bicycling trail that is quiet and friendly.Bridges for pedestrian crossings, including an historic steel suspension bridge and two laminated wooden bridges,restroom Read more.

Rivendell Rental Cabins is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Franklin, NC.

7. Rivendell Rental Cabins

Henderson Road, Franklin, NC
Resort · 6 tips and reviews

June T.June Tassillo: Wonderful place for a vacation in the mountains of NC