• Historic Franklin NC; museums, shops, restaurants, markets and more
  • Scenic drives and shopping in Highlands & Cashiers NC
  • Cherokee Indian Reservation; museums, outdoor drama, shops, casino
  • Asheville NC; Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, Nature Center
  • Ruby mining in historic Cowee Valley
  • Hiking on the Appalachian Trail and in the Nantahala Forest
  • Nantahala Outdoors Center; rafting on the Nantahala River
  • Little Tennessee River Greenway
  • Lakes: Chatuge, Nantahala, Glenville, Fontana
  • John C. Campbell Folk School
  • Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountain Railway
  • Farmers Market (May-October)
  • Seasonal Craft Fairs and Festivals
  • Wayah Bald; one of our highest peaks; accessible by car
  • Historic St. John’s Episcopal Church and cemetery


Danny & Kathy Tinsley • 151 Valley Lane • Franklin, NC 28734 • (828)524-7392