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Yes,that is Franklin Rd.One of the more scenic roads in WNC.I don't find it particularly "scary"though.With all the geezers and rubberneckers you can't get above 30 mph.Don't think it would stay snow covered for more than a day.Black ice might be a concern at night.
Never knew it was called "Franklin Road". To me, it's just Highway 64.
I don't find it particularly scary either. There are lots of mountain roads that are more scary to me. There are sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway that are somewhat terrifying to me. Luckily, it's only sections.
Hendersonville, below Asheville, is to my understanding a retirement town. Does anyone know about
the roads in Hendersonville?
2008, when I visited the South for the first time, it was in Franklin,NC. The folks in Franklin and
surrounding towns made this Westerner feel right at home! As we live in a town the size of
Franklin, would prefer to be in a slightly larger town near a hospital
Funny story. Returning from a wonderful train trip based in Bryson City, got lost. Asked at a convenient store, for directions to Franklin. The TALL, Cherokee? gentleman replied "The long
way or the fast way?" The fast way I replied. After giving us directions, looked like he said a prayer!
Thanks to his prayers, we did make it back to Franklin, coming in the back way? One lane in
each direction, winding, a motorcycle shop on the left going down, does anyone know the road
I am talking about?
Thanks to this Forum, we flew to Atlanta rather than Asheville, rented a car in Atlanta. After
an hour? of driving, stopped for supper at a ---Cracker Barrel restaurant!
Happy planning. We have been NC dreaming ever since!
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we did make it back to Franklin, coming in the back way? One lane in
each direction, winding, a motorcycle shop on the left going down, does anyone know the road
I am talking about? ...
My guess is Rt 28, off the 19/74 Highway, a fun to ride, winding 2 lane through Oak Grove, into Franklin...it's also called Bryson City Road.
I've ridden it several times, but I think the m'cycle joint is closed.
GL, mD
Never knew it was called "Franklin Road". To me, it's just Highway 64.
I don't find it particularly scary either. There are lots of mountain roads that are more scary to me.
LOL. Well to someone who grew up on the wide open roads of Texas, a two lane road with a drop off on one side and a granite mountain on the other...with an 18 wheeler roaring up next to you...it's a little scary.
64 down to Brevard is enjoyable though.
As to it being called the Franklin Rd., that what I've hear it called, and as "64 down to Franklin."
Due to a combination of pension vesting and inheritances I am considering the possibility of retiring/second career/leisure time sometime in the next 5-10 years. One of the options I am considering is relocating to Highlands.
I would be curious as to thoughts for retiring to Highlands, what you need before you do so and issues I would need to be aware of.
Also, what are the winters like in Highlands- I like snow, but I am not a huge fan driving in snow. I don't mind a 2-3 snow day event but being snowed in for weeks on end is soemthing I would have to prepare for.
Hmmm - are you planning to move all your stuff or buy once you get there? Because I moved a 26 foot penske load up there last May (2010) for a place and have yet to get there. Rethinking my plans on maintaining a variety of places but wondering what to do with all my furniture 7-10 hours away from anywhere I live. LOL - i can sell you a part of your 5-10 year relocation now ! pictures on request .....
I used to work up there and those winding and twisting roads made me soooo sick. There are no good stores and few places to eat. I dont like visiting there much less choosing it as a place to live. But to each his own!
I was wondering the same thing. The Restaurant guide that the Chamber of Commerce sent was quite impressive.
Now, I read somewhere that Highlands does keep out chain restaurants (i.e. McDonalds, Wendys and the like) Is that done through zoning or another mechanism?
I understand there is a Wendys in Cashiers down the road - a super nice one with a plasma tv and an outdoor fireplace.
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pictures on request .....
Are we still talking about Highlands?
