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Franklin Family Entertainment

Bowling Lanes, Pool Parlor, Pinball, Nursery room, Meeting room/

Franklin, NC Fun Centers

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!

Franklin, NC Pioneer History

Patterson Realty Vacation Rentals

Fully furnished cottages & homes ready for a relaxing vacation in the mountains of Western North Carolina!

Franklin, NC Businesses

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 &

Franklin, NC Businesses

Things to do Pioneer History near Franklin, NC

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" ...

Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in North Carolina. Documented by National Geographic Magizi...

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...