- 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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Open since the 1940s in the downtown area, Co-Ed Cinema is a historic theater that shows the latest films and blockbuster hits. The theater has one movie playing each week.
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Located in the Pisgah National Forest, the Art Loeb Trail in Brevard, North Carolina is a popular 30.1 mile pathway that follows a number of long peaks. Descending down Cold Mountain, the trail ends at the Daniel Boone Scout Camp.
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Visitors can view a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, wood, glass, and other works and crafts at Red Wolf Gallery. The gallery features the works of a multitude of regional, national, and international craftsmen and artists.
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10018 Campground Drive, Townsend, TN 37882
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The only authorized stables in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cades Cove Riding Stables, is your best choice for horseback riding fun. Guests can enjoy the magnificent splendor of the park on guided horseback, carriage, or hay rides.
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1 Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend, TN 37882
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Your first stop when traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, should be a visit to Cades Cove Visitor Center. From here, you can plan your trip into the most popular area of the park, see a Ranger-led program, see the historic Grist mill, and more.
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The Brevard Brewing Company produces dunkel, IPA, pilsner, and premium lager beers. The location also sells memorabilia for visitors who wish to purchase souvenirs, including growlers, t-shirts, brewing hats, and logo glasses.
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Visitors can interact with alpacas and learn about how they are raised at Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm. The gift shop features a variety of products made from their own alpacas.
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Considered to be the most popular zipline adventure in the area, Gatlinburg Ziplines offers a nine zipline course. Reservations are preferred but walk-ins are welcome for the guided adventures through the trees.
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404 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN
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Haunted Ghost Tours of Gatlinburg shows visitors the history of early settlers, loggers, and famous pioneers unlike any way they've been shown before with opportunities like meeting characters face-to-face in the cemetery.
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Unicoi State Park offers hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and swimming. Visitors can attend festivals and craft fairs, camp onsite, go geocaching, rent a paddle boat, and take part in ranger programs.