Knights Inn Franklin

Close to Gem Mining and White Water Rafting

Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains on Route 23 / 441, our Knights Inn Franklin hotel offers homestyle convenience and bona fide Southern hospitality. Our Franklin, NC, hotel near the Appalachian Trail puts outdoor adventure at your doorstep. Use your microwave and refrigerator to make and store snacks for your day. Start your morning with free continental breakfast and use free Wi-Fi Internet access to look up local attractions. Handicapped-accessible and non-smoking rooms are available and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Spend a day with the family and speed around the go-kart track or play laser tag at Fun Factory, less than 10 minutes from our Franklin, NC, hotel. Go out on the town and enjoy live music and big-name entertainment at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, just 10 minutes away. For an outdoor adventure, take a day trip and hike the Appalachian Trail, go on a fishing expedition on Nantahala Lake or go extreme and take on rushing rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. Go exploring and hit the slopes at Cataloochee Ski Area or hit the gaming tables at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, less than one hour from our door.

DINING OPTIONS

For a quick bite after an exciting day out, several fast-food restaurants are within five minutes of our Franklin, NC, hotel. Just one mile away, Caff-E Rel is a hidden gem, featuring delicious soups and homestyle country cooking. If you have a hankering for down-home Carolina barbecue, grab a slab at Willy’s Ribs & BBQ, just one mile from our hotel. Get a taste of the bayou with fresh seafood and Creole classics at Cajun Connection Cafe, less than five minutes away.

BUSINESS AND EVENT FACILITIES

Our Franklin, North Carolina, hotel offers 24-hour fax and copy services.