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Smoky Mountain Host of NC Inc.

Smoky Mountain Host of NC Inc. is a private, non-profit organization promoting travel and tourism in the counties of:

Franklin, NC Businesses

Watauga Creek Home Furnishings

Unique western, southwestern and cabin furniture/accessories. Visit our retail location 2.5 miles south of Franklin on U.S. Hwy. 441. (Minor upholstry)

Franklin, NC Businesses

Nantahala National Forest

The Nantahala National Forest encompasses more than a half-million acres of pristine woodlands. Elevations from a high of 5,800 feet to a low of 1,200

Franklin, NC Parks



Things to do Pioneer History near Franklin, NC

Jackson Hole Trading Post

Cleanest gem mine around! Located on Waterfall Dr. between Franklin and Highlands on Hwy. 64. Custom jewelry, semiprecious co...

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...

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" ...

Rocky Face Gem Mine

Native & enriched gem mine. Covered, concrete flumes....

Heather Grove Gold & Gem Panning

A family-oriented recreational attraction with gold and gem panning, high banking, sluicing and dredging. Five rustic cabins ...