Franklin is a popular destination for visitors who enjoy the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The blue cast of the mountains and the mist in the valleys and the clouds, which seem to be so close you could reach out and touch them. Look across the valley and there is a waterfall cascading down the mountain and ending in a stream, which winds its way through the valley floor. These are some of the sights which the visitor to Franklin may see. As you stand on a lookout early in the morning with the cool mountain breezes brushing your face you watch a Bald Eagle as it soars over the valley below searching for movement which will indicate its next meal, and as you continue to watch out of nowhere there appears a whitetail doe and she stops to feed her fawn. Life truly is wonderful.
There are numerous mountain streams in this area, flowing with clear and cold water, which trout thrive in, so if you enjoy the contest between man and fish you have come to one of the best places in the southeast to test your skills against this elusive fish.
If golf is more your style it really is hard to beat the Franklin area. What could be better than a challenging course and the awesome scenery of this area? Not even a hole in one.
Franklin and the surrounding area are known for the quality gems such as garnets, rubies, and sapphires which are found in this area. An interesting way to get dirt under your fingernails is to spend an afternoon sifting through a bucket of dirt provided by one of the gem mines in the area .You never know what may turn up so give it a go.
The visitor to Franklin will be treated to small town life at its finest and small town life is at its best in the spring and summer. The citizens of Franklin put on festivals, arts and crafts shows and fairs during this time of year. An enjoyable way to spend a Saturday evening is to stroll downtown and attend a pick knick on the square where musicians both amateur and professional perform and really seem to enjoy putting on a great show. A good time is had by everyone.
Franklin offers a fine downtown area for your shopping pleasure and if you are a fan of antiques, Franklin is a wonderful place to browse and find a special item you have been looking for.
Franklin offers a wide variety of restaurants with menus which will please anyone. You can find country cooking at its finest in this area.
Lodging runs the gamut from bed and breakfast to fine hotels and everything in between.

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