Sam & Shawn’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Dillsboro
Amazing train rides through the beautiful mountains 😍
306 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StAmazing train rides through the beautiful mountains 😍
Cherokee
We especially love the Giant bamboo forest along the river.
Historic Franklin is a wonderful small community, with excellent food, walking trails, gift shops, and more!
94 locals recommend
Franklin
Historic Franklin is a wonderful small community, with excellent food, walking trails, gift shops, and more!
There are more people in NC than anywhere in the world from Celtic origin. Very interesting to see and learn about the early Scottish immigrants, and how they interacted with the Cherokee people.
24 locals recommend
Scottish Tartans Museum
86 E Main StThere are more people in NC than anywhere in the world from Celtic origin. Very interesting to see and learn about the early Scottish immigrants, and how they interacted with the Cherokee people.
8 rooms Full of gems and minerals from around the globe! Beautiful items and history here.
24 locals recommend
Gem & Mineral Museum-Franklin
25 Phillips St8 rooms Full of gems and minerals from around the globe! Beautiful items and history here.
This is the #4 pick to visit- from the Intl’ Gem Society- in the United States!
14 locals recommend
Cherokee Ruby And Sapphire Mine
41 Cherokee Mine RdThis is the #4 pick to visit- from the Intl’ Gem Society- in the United States!
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley RdCatch a movie on a rainy day, or see a beautiful live Show!
40 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia RdCatch a movie on a rainy day, or see a beautiful live Show!
Dry Falls
U.S. 64Glen Falls
Bridal Veil Falls
Dillsboro River Company
18 Macktown RdDillard House Stables
768 Franklin StNantahala Gorge
Mountain Farm Museum
Smokemont Riding Stables Barn
135 Smokemont Riding Stables RdGoats On The Roof
3026 US-441Tiger Drive In Theatre
2956 Old 441 SClingmans Dome
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
62 Vintage LnQuaint movie theatre in Franklin. Good movies, yummy food, and cozy atmosphere :)
23 locals recommend
Ruby Cinemas
2097 Georgia RdQuaint movie theatre in Franklin. Good movies, yummy food, and cozy atmosphere :)
Food scene
Enjoy incredible food, concerts, music, great customer service, and have endless fun with games at the casino.
304 locals recommend
Cherokee
Enjoy incredible food, concerts, music, great customer service, and have endless fun with games at the casino.
Fun atmosphere and tasty brews offered here at one of the best local breweries in the mountains 🏔
117 locals recommend
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main StFun atmosphere and tasty brews offered here at one of the best local breweries in the mountains 🏔
Travel back in time for a great dining experience at this local restaurant 😍
20 locals recommend
Motor Company Grill
86 W Main StTravel back in time for a great dining experience at this local restaurant 😍
The Factory Franklin
1024 Georgia RdLOADS of fun for kids (and grownups) of all ages!
Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald Rd