While there might not be top attractions in Clarks Chapel, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and The Factory.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Franklin
The Factory
8.4/10 (37 reviews)
The Factory in Franklin offers WNC's largest entertainment complex with 100+ arcade games. Race on the two-story go-kart track, challenge friends to laser tag, or let little ones explore the Foam Factory play area.
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
9.2/10 (37 reviews)
This 1,500-seat theater showcases diverse performances with impeccable acoustics in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy Broadway-style plays, concerts, and festivals in a venue where every seat offers excellent sightlines.
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
8.4/10 (9 reviews)
Dig for authentic rubies and sapphires in the natural deposits of this North Carolina mine. Sift through native soil along the shaded flume line while Caler Creek's waters reveal your gemstone treasures.
Gold City Gem Mine
8.8/10 (16 reviews)
Unearth precious gemstones at this family-friendly mine, home to a record-breaking 1,061-carat sapphire. Try both outdoor and heated indoor flumes for year-round gem hunting adventures.
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
8.6/10 (14 reviews)
Unearth rubies, sapphires, and emeralds at this family-friendly gem mine with 150 feet of covered flumes. Experienced staff provide mining instruction while you sift through native or enriched buckets rain or shine.
Sheffield Mine
8.0/10 (5 reviews)
Hunt for star rubies and sapphires in Sheffield Mine's native North Carolina soil. Friendly staff guide your search as you sift through earth at the covered flumes overlooking a serene lily pond.
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
10.0/10 (2 reviews)
You can take time to visit Old Cardinal Gem Mine during your travels to Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Franklin Golf Course
8.6/10 (14 reviews)
This historic 9-hole course from 1923 features bentgrass greens amid Western North Carolina's mountains. Enjoy the driving range before your round, then relax at the on-site snack bar afterward.
"OUTSIDE OF THE ROOM IS WWS ELEGANT!! BUT THE ROOM IT SELF WAS A COMPLETE DISASTER! REQUESTED A NON SMOKING ROOM., INSTEAD RECEIVED A HORRIBLE SMELLY SMOK ROOM!!! MISLEADING ADVERTISING WITH EXPEDIA. HAD THE 0AY $154.28 INSTEAD OF $75 PER EMAIL ADVISED. WILL NEVER USE THEM AGAIN."
"The owner was very nice. The room was excellent condition. Couldn't believe the price was so cheap. Breakfast was good. Nice quiet place to stay. Beds were very comfortable. Pool looked amazing but we didnt have time to use it. Would highly recommend this place."
"Just adequate. Room was clean, but smelled moldy. Property is dated and off the beaten path. Low volume day we were there. Skeleton staff had to wait for someone to come check us in. Was out of waffle mix. No protien offered with breakfast. Seems like they are barely hanging on, but doing bare minimum still. Not a plan for success in my opinion. "
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