Outdoor Adventures
I LOVE this trail. Mostly because it's low risk and high reward. In other words, it's a fairly easy hike with a BEAUTIFUL waterfall!
18 locals recommend
Rufus Morgan Trail and Falls
I LOVE this trail. Mostly because it's low risk and high reward. In other words, it's a fairly easy hike with a BEAUTIFUL waterfall!
Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald RdThis is definitely a local favorite!
If you're looking for a lovely park with lots of activity choices, this is the one to visit! There's a creek that you can tube in, basketball courts, lots of open fields, covered picnic areas, baseball fields, and walking/biking paths.
Parker Meadows Complex
4306 Patton RdIf you're looking for a lovely park with lots of activity choices, this is the one to visit! There's a creek that you can tube in, basketball courts, lots of open fields, covered picnic areas, baseball fields, and walking/biking paths.
This is a super easy waterfall that attracts many. I would say if you're not really wanting any kind of a hike, just a pretty waterfall, go see Dry Falls!
229 locals recommend
Dry Falls
U.S. 64This is a super easy waterfall that attracts many. I would say if you're not really wanting any kind of a hike, just a pretty waterfall, go see Dry Falls!
There are two different trails up to the overlook. The one to the left at the start is less steep, but still a good little hike.
139 locals recommend
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville DrThere are two different trails up to the overlook. The one to the left at the start is less steep, but still a good little hike.
Alarka Creek Falls Trailhead
9762-9800 Alarka RdA relatively easy hike with a little waterfall.
High Falls
This one is a little tougher of a hike, but a favorite for many!
Food Scene
One of my top favorite restaurants. Yes, this restaurant is located in the same building as a gas station, but don't let that fool you. Caffé Rel brings amazing food and a wonderful ambiance. Be sure to check days/times open and to bring cash since they do not accept cards. (ATM beside them.)
98 locals recommend
Caffè Rel
459 E Main StOne of my top favorite restaurants. Yes, this restaurant is located in the same building as a gas station, but don't let that fool you. Caffé Rel brings amazing food and a wonderful ambiance. Be sure to check days/times open and to bring cash since they do not accept cards. (ATM beside them.)
This restaurant has delicious food! 🤤 Be prepared for a good amount of wait time since they are generally busy and make everything fresh!
12 locals recommend
Thai Paradise
3078 Georgia RdThis restaurant has delicious food! 🤤 Be prepared for a good amount of wait time since they are generally busy and make everything fresh!
If you're looking for some simple Southern food, this is the place! Go in knowing that the tables are close together and it tends to be busy, but worth it! I like to order food as takeout and bring it home.
13 locals recommend
Ms Lois' Restaurant
145 Highlands RdIf you're looking for some simple Southern food, this is the place! Go in knowing that the tables are close together and it tends to be busy, but worth it! I like to order food as takeout and bring it home.
Franklin has several wonderful Mexican-American restaurants and El Charro is definitely my favorite!
11 locals recommend
El Charro Mexican Grill
201 Highlands RdFranklin has several wonderful Mexican-American restaurants and El Charro is definitely my favorite!
Rico's may not be the best place for ambiance, but it definitely has some of the yummiest and more authentic Mexican food.
Rico's Tacos
712 Highlands RdRico's may not be the best place for ambiance, but it definitely has some of the yummiest and more authentic Mexican food.
If you're in the mood for yummy BBQ, this place is SO good. It's also one of the closest restaurants to your Airbnb!
191 locals recommend
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveIf you're in the mood for yummy BBQ, this place is SO good. It's also one of the closest restaurants to your Airbnb!
If you're in the mood for some pasta or AMAZING garlic rolls, Lucio's is your place! Be sure to check their hours before promising your taste buds though!
22 locals recommend
Lucio's Restaurant
313 Highlands RdIf you're in the mood for some pasta or AMAZING garlic rolls, Lucio's is your place! Be sure to check their hours before promising your taste buds though!
Rizzo's Bakery & Bistro
91 Georgia RdYummy food and beautiful desserts!
Local Breweries
Indoor and outdoor seating with a very relaxed ambiance and locally brewed beers!
117 locals recommend
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main StIndoor and outdoor seating with a very relaxed ambiance and locally brewed beers!
Enjoy a locally brewed beer by the Little Tennessee River. Currahee has a lovely outdoor area, food truck, and usually has live music events.
66 locals recommend
Currahee Brewing Company
100 Lakeside DrEnjoy a locally brewed beer by the Little Tennessee River. Currahee has a lovely outdoor area, food truck, and usually has live music events.
Rock House Lodge
35 E Main StCoffee & Chill
I frequent this place often with friends. They offer hot and cold coffee drinks, ice cream, teas, and some snacks. In addition to the typical tables, they have two indoor seating areas with couches for more private hangouts, and rocking chairs on their porch. Plus, it's right beside the town gazebo!
7 locals recommend
Crabtree General Store
41 Iotla StI frequent this place often with friends. They offer hot and cold coffee drinks, ice cream, teas, and some snacks. In addition to the typical tables, they have two indoor seating areas with couches for more private hangouts, and rocking chairs on their porch. Plus, it's right beside the town gazebo!
Art, coffee, frozen yogurt, AND fresh pastries in one place!!! Yes, please.
Main Street also stays open later than Crabtree so it's a good go-to for later coffee drinkers.
7 locals recommend
Main Street Gazebo station
28 E Main StArt, coffee, frozen yogurt, AND fresh pastries in one place!!! Yes, please.
Main Street also stays open later than Crabtree so it's a good go-to for later coffee drinkers.
This place offers a wide range of options! Coffees, teas, beers, ciders, wines, calzones, and baked goods. They also typically have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Check their website to be sure of all the details.
27 locals recommend
Rathskeller
58 Stewart StThis place offers a wide range of options! Coffees, teas, beers, ciders, wines, calzones, and baked goods. They also typically have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Check their website to be sure of all the details.
Of course if you're just really loyal to Starbucks, there's one inside our Ingles grocery store on the Georgia Road. ☕
Starbucks
1281 Georgia RdOf course if you're just really loyal to Starbucks, there's one inside our Ingles grocery store on the Georgia Road. ☕
Entertainment
Ruby Cinemas
2097 Georgia RdI love our local cinema!
Be sure to check out the Performing Arts Center's scheduled events for your stay and if there are tickets available!
40 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia RdBe sure to check out the Performing Arts Center's scheduled events for your stay and if there are tickets available!
The Factory has a trampoline park, arcade games, bumper cars, go-carts, indoor mini-golf, virtual reality games, and an ice cream shop (Jack The Dipper). (During this time, the arcade games are not in use.)
79 locals recommend
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdThe Factory has a trampoline park, arcade games, bumper cars, go-carts, indoor mini-golf, virtual reality games, and an ice cream shop (Jack The Dipper). (During this time, the arcade games are not in use.)