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Rocky Face Gem Mine

Native & enriched gem mine. Covered, concrete flumes.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
260 Sanderstown Road
Phone
(828)524-3148
Email
[email protected]
Map
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While You're in Franklin

More Things to Do

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

African Violets By Fredericks, Inc.

African Violets distribution center world-wide. Raised in local greenhouses. Open year round.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Alpine Cottages

2.5 miles east of Franklin. Modern, completely furnished, balconies overlooking Nantahala Mountains, swimming pool, pool…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

An Eagle’s Landing Campground

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

A Angel Mountain Cabin

Angel Mountain Cabin with spectacular, long-range views is a quiet, 2 BR, spotless cabin on…

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Upcoming Events

Events in Franklin

Apr
17–19
Annual Mother’s Day Gemboree
May
29–31
Annual Taste of Scotland
May
30
The Braveheart 5K
Jun
26–27
Franklin Folk Festival
Jul
3
Franklin’s 4th of July Fireworks & Fun Day
Jul
9–12
Annual Macon County Gemboree
Sep
25–27
Annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree
Oct
2–3
Annual Pumpkin Fest
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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