Guidebook for Muskrat Love

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Guidebook for Muskrat Love

Sightseeing

Stunning 360 views !!!! Easy hike to the Tower.
86 locals recommend
Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald Rd
86 locals recommend
Stunning 360 views !!!! Easy hike to the Tower.
Waterfall view from the Highlands Road!
109 locals recommend
Bridal Veil Falls
109 locals recommend
Waterfall view from the Highlands Road!
Dry Falls Trail is a 0.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Highlands, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
229 locals recommend
Dry Falls
U.S. 64
229 locals recommend
Dry Falls Trail is a 0.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Highlands, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Silver Run Falls is a 0.2 mile out and back trail located near Cashiers, North Carolina that features a waterfall. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
45 locals recommend
Silver Run Falls Trailhead
45 locals recommend
Silver Run Falls is a 0.2 mile out and back trail located near Cashiers, North Carolina that features a waterfall. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail is a 1.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Highlands, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
139 locals recommend
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville Dr
139 locals recommend
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail is a 1.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Highlands, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
447 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19
447 locals recommend
Great place for Fly Fishing and viewing Elks
67 locals recommend
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
1194 Newfound Gap Rd
67 locals recommend
Great place for Fly Fishing and viewing Elks
44 locals recommend
Oconaluftee Indian Village
218 Drama Rd
44 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Nantahala Gorge
30 locals recommend
Take the Mountain waters scenic drive byway loop heading west on Wayah drive to Nantahala Lake, Nantahala Gorge, Nantahala Outdoor Center, to Needmore road along the Little Tennessee River to downtown Franklin. Beautiful must see scenic drive, fishing, white water rafting, swimming, waterfalls.
65 locals recommend
Nantahala National Forest
65 locals recommend
Take the Mountain waters scenic drive byway loop heading west on Wayah drive to Nantahala Lake, Nantahala Gorge, Nantahala Outdoor Center, to Needmore road along the Little Tennessee River to downtown Franklin. Beautiful must see scenic drive, fishing, white water rafting, swimming, waterfalls.
A beautiful river great for Fly fishing, sightseeing, nature and parks.
Cullasaja River
A beautiful river great for Fly fishing, sightseeing, nature and parks.

Parks & Nature

The Pickens nose trail is a mile plus round-trip beginning is uphill with lots of rocks and roots I would call it moderate not easy but when you get to the top is smooths out very nice Lotta rhododendrons overgrowth so like being in a tunnel of Rhododendrum‘s and then there’s lots of rock cropings with lots of overlooks beautiful definitely worth the hike
24 locals recommend
Pickens Nose Trailhead
Ball Creek Road
24 locals recommend
The Pickens nose trail is a mile plus round-trip beginning is uphill with lots of rocks and roots I would call it moderate not easy but when you get to the top is smooths out very nice Lotta rhododendrons overgrowth so like being in a tunnel of Rhododendrum‘s and then there’s lots of rock cropings with lots of overlooks beautiful definitely worth the hike
Juney Whank Falls
Juney Whank Falls Trail
Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit is a 4.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
28 locals recommend
Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit
1719 Ray Cove Rd
28 locals recommend
Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit is a 4.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Toxaway, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.This short hike along the Horsepasture River features outstanding views of 4 large waterfalls and good camping. Start the trail by descending on a moderate grade downhill. After about 1/2 mile you can hear the rushing water of Turtleback Falls, before proceeding to this waterfall, go right, down a rhododendron enshrouded side trail. This side trail is a 1/4 mile
47 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
47 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Toxaway, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.This short hike along the Horsepasture River features outstanding views of 4 large waterfalls and good camping. Start the trail by descending on a moderate grade downhill. After about 1/2 mile you can hear the rushing water of Turtleback Falls, before proceeding to this waterfall, go right, down a rhododendron enshrouded side trail. This side trail is a 1/4 mile
Devil's Courthouse and Black Balsam is a 0.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Canton, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Devil's Courthouse - A moderate to strenuous 1 mile RT climb to a walled lookout above the Blue Ridge. Within the jagged mountain is a cave where the devil holds court, according to folklore. The steep cliffs provide spectacular panoramic vistas and ideal hunting grounds for peregrine falcons.
Black Balsam Knob Road
Black Balsam Knob Road
Devil's Courthouse and Black Balsam is a 0.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Canton, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Devil's Courthouse - A moderate to strenuous 1 mile RT climb to a walled lookout above the Blue Ridge. Within the jagged mountain is a cave where the devil holds court, according to folklore. The steep cliffs provide spectacular panoramic vistas and ideal hunting grounds for peregrine falcons.
Standing Indian Mountain via Deep Gap is a 5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
9 locals recommend
Standing Indian Mountain Peak
9 locals recommend
Standing Indian Mountain via Deep Gap is a 5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Standing Indian Campground Trail is a 4.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and camping and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Directions from Franklin, NC: Travel US 64 southwest for 10 - 15 miles taking a left on State Highway 1448.
15 locals recommend
Standing Indian Campground
Off Forest Development Rd 67
15 locals recommend
Standing Indian Campground Trail is a 4.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and camping and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Directions from Franklin, NC: Travel US 64 southwest for 10 - 15 miles taking a left on State Highway 1448.
The 24-mile reach of the Little Tennessee River between the town of Franklin and Fontana Reservoir is believed to contain all of the same aquatic wildlife that was present when British colonists arrived in North America. As a Native Fish Conservation Area, the Little Tennessee River is home to more than 100 species of native fish, 10 species of native mussels, and a dozen crayfish species, including 32 species considered rare at the state or federal level. Panthertown Valley, where the Tuckasegee River originates in North Carolina, is often referred to as the “Yosemite of the East” because of its granite rock formations. It’s home to dozens of waterfalls and miles of hiking and biking trails. The Nantahala River, another tributary of the Little Tennessee, is a very popular whitewater paddling destination, and was home to the IFC World Freestyle Kayaking Championships in 2013.
36 locals recommend
Little Tennessee River Greenway
573 E Main St
36 locals recommend
The 24-mile reach of the Little Tennessee River between the town of Franklin and Fontana Reservoir is believed to contain all of the same aquatic wildlife that was present when British colonists arrived in North America. As a Native Fish Conservation Area, the Little Tennessee River is home to more than 100 species of native fish, 10 species of native mussels, and a dozen crayfish species, including 32 species considered rare at the state or federal level. Panthertown Valley, where the Tuckasegee River originates in North Carolina, is often referred to as the “Yosemite of the East” because of its granite rock formations. It’s home to dozens of waterfalls and miles of hiking and biking trails. The Nantahala River, another tributary of the Little Tennessee, is a very popular whitewater paddling destination, and was home to the IFC World Freestyle Kayaking Championships in 2013.

Arts & Culture

24 locals recommend
Scottish Tartans Museum
86 E Main St
24 locals recommend
48 locals recommend
The Bascom
323 Franklin Rd
48 locals recommend

Grocery Stores

New! Opened June 2023
25 locals recommend
Ingles Market
1257 Georgia Rd
25 locals recommend
100 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
135 Town Center Loop
100 locals recommend
Food Lion
245 Macon Plaza Dr
Brand New Ingles Market, June 2023
Ingles Market
Brand New Ingles Market, June 2023

Shopping

Hiking and other supplies
23 locals recommend
Outdoor 76
35 E Main St
23 locals recommend
Hiking and other supplies
Unique gifts ans antiques
9 locals recommend
Whistle Stop Depot & RV Park
145 River Rd
9 locals recommend
Unique gifts ans antiques

Drinks & Nightlife

Our favorite local brewery! Cornhole, Bands, Trivia night, just to start. Kid friendly! 188 W Main St, Franklin, NC
117 locals recommend
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main St
117 locals recommend
Our favorite local brewery! Cornhole, Bands, Trivia night, just to start. Kid friendly! 188 W Main St, Franklin, NC
100 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC 28734 (Best Food Truck in town, say "Hi" to Casey and try the Fish N Chips, Shrimp, or Schnitzel). Nice outside seating overlooking the Little Tennessee River.
66 locals recommend
Currahee Brewing Company
100 Lakeside Dr
66 locals recommend
100 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC 28734 (Best Food Truck in town, say "Hi" to Casey and try the Fish N Chips, Shrimp, or Schnitzel). Nice outside seating overlooking the Little Tennessee River.
Great Buffet and Restaurants!
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Dr
330 locals recommend
Great Buffet and Restaurants!
27 locals recommend
Innovation Station
40 Depot St
27 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
100 Sierra Nevada Way
66 locals recommend
64 locals recommend
Whiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107
64 locals recommend
Casino, Restaurants, Spa and surrounding area learn about Cherokee Indian culture.
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Dr
330 locals recommend
Casino, Restaurants, Spa and surrounding area learn about Cherokee Indian culture.

Food scene

Great Mexican food and Margaritas
10 locals recommend
Las Barricas
2722 Georgia Rd
10 locals recommend
Great Mexican food and Margaritas
98 locals recommend
Caffè Rel
459 E Main St
98 locals recommend
A fun destination for your dining pleasure. Great Ambience, Good food, drinks and service.
J.R. Chophouse
A fun destination for your dining pleasure. Great Ambience, Good food, drinks and service.
Great pizza and pasta
Nani's Pizza and Pasta Bar
Great pizza and pasta
Great BBQ
25 locals recommend
Highlands Smokehouse
595 Franklin Rd
25 locals recommend
Great BBQ
Haywood Smokehouse
Great BBQ
Southern restaurant chain serving steaks, seafood, pastas & more in a relaxed space.
Fatz Cafe
107 Sawmill Village Ln
Southern restaurant chain serving steaks, seafood, pastas & more in a relaxed space.
Burgers all american
20 locals recommend
Motor Company Grill
86 W Main St
20 locals recommend
Burgers all american