Free & Cheap Things to Do in Franklin, NC

  • The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, North Carolina, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Fishing, Bowling and Family Fun Center.
  • From Wayah Bald Lookout Tower to Wilson Lick Ranger Station, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bryson City, Cherokee, Highlands and Sylva.
  • The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, North Carolina, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Fishing, Bowling and Family Fun Center.
  • From Wayah Bald Lookout Tower to Wilson Lick Ranger Station, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bryson City, Cherokee, Highlands and Sylva.
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32.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 8 Good Neighbor Lane, Brevard, NC 28712 MoreLess Info
As a fish farm, Morgan Mill & Balsam Grove Trout Fishing offers visitors public fishing opportunities in a regularly stocked trout pond. Visitors can get any fish caught at the pond cleaned and packed on ice by staff.
33.4 Miles
93% 105 votes
Arts & Crafts Store 9982 hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA MoreLess Info
Located in Clarksville, Georgia, Mark of the Potter is an artisanal pottery firm that sells an eclectic mix of pottery and home decorations. Most of the items are formed from clay harvested from the local countryside.
33.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Fishing 9400 Highway 197 North, Clarkesville, GA 30523 MoreLess Info
Blackhawk Fly Fishing provides guided fly fishing trips on a private two mile stretch of the Soque River. Guests can catch anglers and trout ranging from 3 pounds to 12 pounds.
33.9 Miles
80% 10 votes
Mountains Pisgah Forest, NC MoreLess Info
Part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cold Mountain sits in Asheville, North Carolina. This scenic mountain is part of the sophisticated resort experience modern Asheville offers. It is a fantastic destination for romantic getaways.
33.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 124 E Main Street, Walhalla, SC 29691 MoreLess Info
Walhalla's Art Circle Gallery is an art gallery and creative space that showcases the works of local artists. The gallery rotates the works on display on a monthly basis, and hosts special events.
33.9 Miles
100% 9 votes
History Museums 123 Browns Square Drive, Walhalla, SC 29691 MoreLess Info
Housed in a restored 1892 tobacco barn, the Oconee Heritage Center is a community operated museum. Featuring exhibits and historic information on the area from the antebellum era on through modern times, it also hosts special events throughout the year.
33.9 Miles
- 3 votes
Forests Off Rich Mountain Road, Walhalla, SC 29691 MoreLess Info
Visitors can hike the 1,769 ft. elevation trail towards a summit at Buzzard Roost Heritage Preserve. The trail features a variety of plant species like stoneroot. At the summit, there is a picnic area.
33.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Military Museums 13 Short Street, Walhalla, SC 29691 MoreLess Info
The Oconee County Veterans Museum contains a variety of military artifacts related to the Civil War and the first and second World Wars. The 'collection' room contains toys and military models.
34.0 Miles
94% 115 votes
Hiking Trails Pisgah Forest, NC MoreLess Info
The pristine home of the peregrine falcon, Looking Glass Mountain is a popular site with hikers who often use the 6.2-mile round trip path to the top. The mountain is also popular with photographers, and rock climbers.
34.0 Miles
83% 59 votes
Waterfalls Walhalla, SC MoreLess Info
Issaqueena Falls is a waterfall destination accessible via a gentle trail to a lookout at the top. A more challenging hike to the bottom provides an impressive scenic view.
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