Things to do in Franklin

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.

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.

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.

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.

This family-run mine offers authentic gem hunting in unsalted native dirt rich with garnets, rubies, and sapphires. Sift through earth at your own pace while staff help identify your sparkling discoveries.

Unearth rubies, sapphires, and garnets at this historic gem mine operating since 1952. Experienced staff guide you through sifting native dirt in covered flumes, making discoveries possible in any weather.

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.

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.