Franklin, North Carolina Bed and Breakfast Inns - and Surrounding Area

Franklin is a mountain town. Tucked into the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, bed and breakfast visitors will be surrounded by immense natural beauty everyday of their Franklin bed and breakfast vacation. The beauty of a Franklin bed and breakfast vacation is the access to world-class amenities and activities, but with the heart, soul and slow-pace of... » show more a small southern town. Franklin is the heart of the Nantahala National Forest, which means that there are plenty of outdoor activities for bed and breakfast visitors. Waterfalls are a big natural draw for bed and breakfast visitors; Cullasaja Falls is dramatic and beautiful and accessible through a steep half-mile hike. To take it a little bit easy, bed and breakfast visitors might enjoy Dry Falls, which has a parking lot near the falls and a pathway to walk underneath the falls. Franklin is also considered the gem capital of the world. Check out this natural bounty on your bed and breakfast vacation by visiting the museum of the Gem and Mineral Society in downtown Franklin. Many gem mines are available for tours by bed and breakfast visitors as well. If you decide to spend a day in town, then you will be treated to a friendly people, unique shops and world class restaurants. While you are downtown on your Franklin bed and breakfast vacation, stop by the Macon County Historical Museum and the Scottish Tartans Museum to understand the history and culture of this charming mountain town. Franklin is beautiful and flushed with activities for even the most active bed and breakfast visitors. « show less