Clayton, Dillard, Franklin Area
Activities
Here are a few of our favorite family activities that we have enjoyed through the years.
Classic southern family style dining. Petting zoo and horseback riding.
73 locals recommend
The Dillard House Restaurant
768 Franklin StClassic southern family style dining. Petting zoo and horseback riding.
Southeastern Expeditions
7350 US-76Rafting Outfitters
Rafting Outfitters for the Chattooga River where the movie Deliverance was filmed.
38 locals recommend
Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Road S-37-14Rafting Outfitters for the Chattooga River where the movie Deliverance was filmed.
You can rent boats for a day on Lake Burton here and also enjoy great food at the historic LaPrade's restaurant!
34 locals recommend
LaPrade's Marina
25 Shoreline TrailYou can rent boats for a day on Lake Burton here and also enjoy great food at the historic LaPrade's restaurant!
If you have younger children- you won't want to miss this place right off 441.
85 locals recommend
Goats On The Roof
3026 US-441If you have younger children- you won't want to miss this place right off 441.
Franklin, NC has numerous gem mining places. This is just one example.Do your research to pick one that will work for your family.
8 locals recommend
Gold City Gem Mine
9410 Sylva RdFranklin, NC has numerous gem mining places. This is just one example.Do your research to pick one that will work for your family.
Hiking
At the cabin you will find several hiking books- there is no limit to the amount of hiking in the area. Here are a few of our favorites.
Check in with the ranger for information on hiking trails, bears, waterfalls and night time hikes! Make sure you see the sunset from Tennesse Rock!
126 locals recommend
Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain PkwyCheck in with the ranger for information on hiking trails, bears, waterfalls and night time hikes! Make sure you see the sunset from Tennesse Rock!
Rabun Bald
There is a great visitor center and easy access to viewing platforms if you are not interested in hiking. You can also tackle the steps to take you down to a closer view of the gorge. You can hike to the floor and traverse the bottom of the gorge and come back up the other side- but you must register at the ranger station and get their early because they only allow about 100 hikers down to the bottom each day.
41 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge
There is a great visitor center and easy access to viewing platforms if you are not interested in hiking. You can also tackle the steps to take you down to a closer view of the gorge. You can hike to the floor and traverse the bottom of the gorge and come back up the other side- but you must register at the ranger station and get their early because they only allow about 100 hikers down to the bottom each day.
Sightseeing
Awesome visitor center. Easy hiking trails. Check in with ranger early in the morning for intense hike to the floor of the gorge.
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdAwesome visitor center. Easy hiking trails. Check in with ranger early in the morning for intense hike to the floor of the gorge.
Lake Rabun
Lake burton
Highlands
Helen
Food scene
Visit Main Street Clayton and the side streets for pubs, pizza, coffee shops and ice cream. Plenty of good places to eat and great small-town atmosphere!
133 locals recommend
Clayton
Visit Main Street Clayton and the side streets for pubs, pizza, coffee shops and ice cream. Plenty of good places to eat and great small-town atmosphere!
Dillard House Lane
Dillard House LaneLaPrade's Marina
25 Shoreline Trail