North Carolina Visitor & Relocation Guide - Franklin Chamber of ...

Welcome
To the Franklin & Nantahala Areas of Macon County
We extend a sincere invitation to “enjoy the
beauty and discover the life” that awaits you in
the beautiful mountains of Southwestern North
Carolina. Located in the foothills of the Great
Smoky Mountains, this area is truly Mother
Nature’s playground where the sights and sounds
of nature surround you. The Franklin and Nantahala
communities offer you a refreshing change of pace
and a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy
the simple pleasures of the tranquil mountains.
Come to a place where beautiful scenery, hiking,
fishing, history and Southern hospitality are a way
of life. Whether just for a visit or for the rest of
your life, you will find that you are welcome here
in “Nature’s Playground”.
Contributing Writers: Ralph Preston, Hank Shuler, Linda Harbuck & Cindy Cavender
Photography: Ralph Preston, Linda Mathias, Bruce Harwood, Hollis Walker,
Narelle Kirkland, iStock, Nantahala Real Estate Company, Deep Creek Arts.
Design & Layout: Lindsay Rumans, Cindy Cavender & Linda Harbuck.
Content & Proofing: Diane Baldwin, Norma Marks, Cindy Cavender,
Alex Vuillemin & Linda Harbuck.
Contents
Annual Events & Simple Pleasures .........Page 5
Waterfalls ............................................Page 8-9
Gem Mining ........................................Page 10-12
Little Tennessee Greenway ....................Page 18-19
Day Trips.............................................Page 20-21
Hiking.................................................Page 22-23
Nantahala, Nature’s Paradise .................Page 24-25
Come Outside & Play............................Page 29
Nantahala National Forest .....................Page 32-33
Explore Our Main Street & History ........Page 36-37
Macon County Schools & Library............Page 38-39
Macon County Facts & Stats .................Page 40-42
Geography & Climate ...........................Page 44
Business Directory ...............................Page 50-61
Accommodations .............................Page 50-52
Restaurants .....................................Page 60
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT;
Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce:
425 Porter Street, Franklin, NC 28734
1-888-828-6867 (toll free)
www.visitfranklinnc.com
www.visitnantahalanc.com