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Ray & Sandy's Log Retreat

Beautiful log cabin. Sleeps 10 featuring 2

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Sheffield Mine

As seen on the Travel Channel! We're right in the heart of gem mining country, minutes from Franklin. Our mine is great fun for families ... and sometimes profitable as well. Search for native ruby and sapphire. We also have enriched dirt for kids!

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Heritage Villas

Located in downtown Franklin, these one room efficiency rentals are quiet, clean and cozy but within walking distance of downtown shopping, museums, dining etc. All have Cable, A/C &

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Things to do Pioneer History near Franklin, NC

Linville Mountain Gem Shop & Mines

Area's only custom gem cutting. Fine handmade jewelry. Jewelry repair. Gems, minerals, rocks, lapidary equipment and suppl...

Old Pressley Sapphire Mine

An original mine. Birthplace of the World's Largest Blue Star Sapphires, "The Star of the Carolinas" and "The Southern Star" ...

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

As seen on the "Learning Channel," hunt for amazing treasures. Gem mine rain or shine. Covered flume lines. Extensive emerald...

Nantahala River Gem Mines

Nantahala River Gem Mine is located in the cool scenic mountains of Western North Carolina. WNC is well known as a gem capita...

Gallery of Gems & Minerals

See our selection of gemstones and custom jewelry. We're just south of Franklin, in the Gemstone Capitol of the World....