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At many motels, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Colonial Inn Franklin: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Sapphire Inn: Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. You’ll be located within 29 minutes of Western Carolina University by car. Carolina Motel: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Rodeway Inn: You’ll be located within 28 minutes of Western Carolina University by car. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a soaking tub.

Expedia has 5 economical motels in Franklin.

Those who’ve visited Franklin have good things to say about its shops and mountain landscape. As you’re sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Nantahala River, Dry Falls, and Lake Glenville. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Ruby City Gems & Minerals, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum, and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Some historical places you might want to see include Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine, Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine, and Mason’s Ruby and Sapphire Mine.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Franklin to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Franklin is 72 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Franklin to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is located 50.7 mi (81.6 km) away from the city center. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.