Franklin Attractions

The town of Franklin is a great place to base yourself when exploring the area. North Carolina's largest forest, the Nantahala National Forest, surrounds the town and as a result there are a plethora of outdoor activities available. These range from hiking, biking, fishing, and exploring wonderful waterfalls. Franklin has all the amenities that a traveler would expect including comfortable accommodation and good dining options.

Scottish Tartans Museum

It may seem strange to be visiting Franklin and see the Scottish Tartans Museum. The reason for its existence is a dedicated group of historians devoted to Scottish Tartans. Inside this unique attraction visitors will find out everything they could possibly want to know about the history and culture of Scotland. The Scottish Tartans Museum will also conduct research into your family tartan if you so desire.

Address

Scottish Tartans Museum
86 East Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734-3025
United States

Phone 1 (828) 524-7472

Fax 1 (828) 524-1092

http://www.scottishtartans.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Adult	$ 2.00
Child 10 & under	$ 1.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Facilities

Gift shop

Standing Indian Mountain

Standing Indian Mountain is located in the Nantahala National Forest and is the highest mountain in the immediate area. Standing Indian Mountain is a popular spot with hikers and fishermen with lots of trails and streams.

Wayah Bald

Wayah Bald, in Nantahala National Forest, at an elevation of 5,385 feet, is a beautiful natural area with good views of the surrounding area. There is an old stone observation tower at the top, built in 1937 as a fire tower.

Wayah Bald is a great place for a hike, particularly in the spring when the rhododendron and azaleas are in bloom.

Wayah Bald is located near the town of Franklin.