Take a walk along the Little Tennessee River on our beautiful Greenway , A great walk for birdwatching , wildflowers and stress relief .
Franklin & Nantahala Lake , North Carolina
Franklin was voted the Best Small Outdoor Town for two consecutive years by readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine in 2015 & 2016 .
Looking for EXCITING ADVENTURES ? We ' ve got you covered !
• Soar above the trees with a Ziplining experience .
• Take a hike to the top of a mountain where you can see for miles and miles in all directions .
• Test your skills at Fly Fishing or visit a Trout Farm where you are guaranteed to catch your trout for dinner .
• Hit the rivers for the thrill of conquering the rapids in a kayak or raft .
• Take a mountain bike ride or a road trip on several mapped bike routes .
• Find your own precious or semi-precious gemstone in any of the ten gem mines that are open to the public in this area . Long known as the " Gem Capital of the World ," Franklin should be your first stop for collecting an everlasting memory that you and your loved ones can cherish for generations . Have your own special piece ( or pieces ) of jewelry made from the treasures you find while having a fun mining adventure . Caution : this can be addictive !
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Take a walk along the Little Tennessee River on our beautiful Greenway , A great walk for birdwatching , wildflowers and stress relief .
Looking for a more RELAXING vacation ? Got you covered on this one , too !
• Take a leisurely walk along the Little Tennessee River on our beautiful Greenway , a great walk for birdwatching , wild flowers and stress relief .
• See the many beautiful waterfalls in the area , including one you can walk behind and one you can drive behind ( not dangerous ).
• Rent a mountain cottage and relax by the fireplace with a book or on the porch overlooking beautiful mountain scenery .
• Photo opportunities abound ! Make memories with your own personal album .
• Enjoy quiet solitude , and peaceful sleep . Wake up refreshed and relaxed for another day of exploration and adventure .
• Have a relaxing day in a pontoon boat ( available for rent at the marina ) on pristine Lake Nantahala , the 2 nd highest lake by elevation east of the Mississippi .
Don ' t worry about bringing all your gear for any of the activities listed above . We have shops and businesses where all your needs can be met .
Start planning your next vacation now . You can find all the details at www . visitfranklinnc . com or www . visitnantahalanc . com . In case you need to speak with someone , call us at 1-888-563- 9218 , we are eager to help you !