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  The quaint town of Franklin is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, offering residents and visitors a wealth of activities for the entire family. Franklin is large enough to offer most everything you need, but small enough to provide the relaxing North Carolina mountain lifestyle you have been looking for. Surrounded by beautiful streams, waterfalls, mountains, hills and valleys, the real estate options are abundant and spectacular. There are mountain-top real estate communities with views that stretch to the horizon and wonderful golf communities featuring superb and challenging mountain courses. Home options range from riverfront townhomes to elegant hilltop estates with long-range mountain views.

Known for its mountain treasures and simple pleasures, Franklin is full of nature's wonders and a rich heritage making it the ideal place for a refreshing getaway. Franklin was recently honored to be named one of Retirement Lifestyles Magazine's Top 10 places to retire.

The town of Franklin boasts a year-round population of 3,600 residents with a seasonal doubling of that during warmer months. Historic Downtown Franklin hosts two major street festivals each year, the Franklin Folk Festival and a Taste of Scotland which showcase the heritage of the area through music, demonstrations of traditional mountain living and regional food.

Outdoor adventuring such as canoeing, kayaking, tubing and white water rafting are popular on the famous Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers. This area is also rich with a variety of hiking and cycling trails- the Appalachian Trail passes just a few miles west of Franklin, the Bartram Trail travels through the town and the nearby Little Tennessee River Greenway is a magnificent recreational trail.

Set your sights a little higher and experience the treasures of life in Franklin, North Carolina.