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Delve into Franklin
Franklin in Macon County (North Carolina) with it's 3,940 habitants is a town located in United States about 434 mi (or 698 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Time in Franklin is now 02:21 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Franklin, of which 6 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Asheville Regional Airport in a distance of 50 mi (or 81 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 54 mi (or 87 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sylva, Bryson City, Clayton, Hiawassee and Robbinsville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F
Morning Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
Evening Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
Night Temperature | 14°C / 58 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 59% |
Air Pressure | 1024 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North |
Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 52% of sky |
General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Saturday, 2nd of November 2024
19°C (67 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Sunday, 3rd of November 2024
15°C (59 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 4th of November 2024
15°C (59 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
CAROLINA MOTEL-FRANKLIN
Sapphire Inn
COLONIAL INN FRANKLIN
MICROTEL FRANKLIN
Comfort Inn Franklin
Videos from this area
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What's Happening In Franklin NC - Video Tour of Franklin North Carolina
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In-town FARMHOUSE with View and Easy Access - 123 Lakeside Drive Franklin NC
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Severe Weather in Franklin, NC (January 30, 2013)
A video and audio montage from January 30, 2013 in Franklin, NC.
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87 Southern Trace Franklin NC
Beautiful family home in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Franklin, NC. Situated on a gorgeous lot with many shade trees. There is a community park with a fire pit, picnic area and a barn...
2012 Christmas Parade in Franklin, NC
Video of the 2012 Christmas Parade that took place in Franklin, NC. Sponsor of the parade is the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. http;//www.franklin-chamber.com.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Macon County, North Carolina
Macon County is a county located in the North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was approximately 34,000. Its county seat is Franklin. Macon County is the home of the Nantahala River. The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the nation.
Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin is a town in Franklin Township, Macon County, North Carolina, United States, within the Nantahala National Forest. The population was 3,845 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Macon County. Franklin is an official Appalachian Trail friendly destination. The Franklin, North Carolina area is rich in gems and minerals and is known locally as the "Gem Capital of The World."
Cullasaja River
The Cullasaja River is a short river located entirely in Macon County, North Carolina. It is a tributary of the Little Tennessee River, into which it flows near the county seat of Franklin. It originates to the southeast, near Highlands, the county's only other town. It flows from manmade Lake Sequoyah, which is fed by Mirror Lake and other creeks and streams originating on the western side of the Eastern Continental Divide, which runs through the east side of Highlands.
WFSC
WFSC is a radio station broadcasting an Oldies music format. Licensed to Franklin, North Carolina, USA, it serves the Franklin area. The station is currently owned by Sutton Radiocasting Corporation. The station is an affiliate of the Atlanta Braves radio network, the largest radio affiliate network in Major League Baseball.
WPFJ
WPFJ is a radio station broadcasting a Gospel format. Licensed to Franklin, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Drake Enterprises.
WNCC-FM
WNCC-FM is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Franklin, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Sutton Radiocasting Corporation and features programing from ABC Radio and Jones Radio Network.
Franklin High School (North Carolina)
Franklin High School is the largest high school in Macon County, North Carolina. Franklin High is located in the town of Franklin, next to small shops and residential areas. There has been a rapid increase in the student body in the last few years.
Macon Early College
The Macon Early College high school is part of the Early College program located next to the greenway and public library. SCC is a partner in the program. As of 2008 it has been ranked 4th in the list of Americas best community colleges. It is one of the three high schools in the Macon area, including Franklin High School and Union Academy.