- 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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Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, Pisgah Forest, NC
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Pisgah Forest, North Carolina is home to the Cradle of Forestry, the birth place of forest conservation in the United States. The Cradle contains the nation's first forestry school. Visitors should not miss the Exhibit Hall, which is packed with video clips and historic artifacts.
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Choose from one of three river routes, or ride all three, at River Rage, Townsend's most affordable tubing destination. Shuttles take riders to their entry points and meet them at the end, guests can also enjoy a meal at Little River BBQ.
39.5 Miles
Spend a day enjoying the Little River when you book a trip to Cowboy Tubing. Featuring clean amenities, friendly staff, and an all-day pass includes relaxing tube rides or a trip through Class II rapids.
39.6 Miles
Nestled within the Smoky Mountains, the attraction of Tube Junction focuses on water-based recreation through the natural creeks in the area. Visitors are able to rent inflatable tubes and life vests to take a floating tour of the Little River.
39.7 Miles
Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a rafting and kayaking experience must visit Smoky Mountain River Rat today. Your all-day pass includes unlimited trips on two separate courses, rock jumping, rope swinging and scenic mountain views.
39.7 Miles
Tuckaleechee Caverns opened in 1953 as a destination for people to explore the beauty that lies beneath the Smoky Mountains. The one mile guided tour includes stunning rock formations, underground waterfalls, and crystal clear streams.
39.8 Miles
Bowling alleys, a sports bar and pool tables are some of the entertaining things to be done at the Clarkesville Lanes. Snack-bar specialties can be served on the lanes.
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The Grant Street Music Room gives the North Georgia mountains a home for live musical entertainment. The combined restaurant, bar and nightclub features regular live music on weekends and is also available for rental.
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Dukes Creek Falls Trail is a 1.9 round trip hiking trail that culminates in the visiting of a waterfall. The area has a recorded history back to the 16th century when Spanish explores visited it.
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Smoky Mountain River Rat offers tubing trips on the river, with two different trips set in different sections. The upper section features adventure rapids and swimming holes while the lower features a rock jump, rope swing and relaxing rapids.