Clarks Chapel
Franklin
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Popular places to visit

The Factory
You can take time to visit The Factory during your travels to Franklin. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Take the family on an outing to Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts during your trip to Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
You can find out about the history of Franklin when you stop by Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Sheffield Mine
Find out about the history of Franklin when you spend time at Sheffield Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Mason Mountain Mine
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mason Mountain Mine during your visit to Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
You can find out about the history of Franklin when you stop by Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Carolina Waterfalls and Highlands Private VIP Boutique Tour
Top hotels in Clarks Chapel

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Clean room Beautifu view. Love being on the river with all the patio had to offer
Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
Everything was as it should be. Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Clean room, needs some exterior finishes and retouches. Staff had her baby asleep behind the counter on the floor. Remove the neon lights out front.
Reviewed on 26 Mar, 2026

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee
Room was clean and staff was nice. Only thing that could have been better was the breakfast. If we go back we will just get breakfast at the Sonic within walking distance or Bojangles just across the street. Very convenient to WCU.
Reviewed on 29 Mar, 2026

Highlander Mountain House
I liked the atmosphere, design and restaurant dinner. Lunch and breakfast could be better
Reviewed on 21 Mar, 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
The staff were nice but the property needs attention. My bathroom was modish a towel bar, had a sagging shower curtain bar, and had no holder for the shower head - I had to hold it the entire time. There was also no light above the shower, making it very dark. I was only there for one night, or I ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2026

