MT Vista Lodge

08/10/2025

The secret is out… Franklin NC is know as a “Hidden Gem”! Book your November stay at the luxurious MT Vista Lodge while there are still openings and get your taste of fall weather this season 🧡🍁🪵. Reach out for rates and availability! 

With beautiful natural surroundings, a historic downtown, interesting museums, and excellent restaurants, Franklin may be small but it has a lot going for it. Keep reading for the best things to do in Franklin, North Carolina.

07/21/2025

It’s so here’s a list of some of our favorite area waterfalls that will surely take your breath away and offer some cool, mountain water to beat the heat. In no particular order:

🌊 Dry Falls

A 75-foot stunner you can walk behind! Feel the mist and hear the roar just steps from the parking area. Easy access, unforgettable experience.

🌉 Bridal Veil Falls

Drive right up to this delicate cascade just off US-64. Rainy days make it even more magical—like nature’s own bridal veil.

🏞 Cullasaja Falls

Towering 200+ feet down the Cullasaja Gorge, this roadside marvel is visible from scenic pull-offs. A dramatic and powerful stop on the Waterfall Byway.

🍃 Big Laurel Falls

Tucked in Nantahala National Forest, this 30-foot waterfall is a favorite for peaceful, dog-friendly hikes along a gentle, creekside trail.

🧗 Quarry Falls (aka “Bust‑Your‑Butt Falls”)

Adventurous spirit? Slide down the rocks into a cool swimming hole! A classic Franklin summer stop with big splash energy.

🗺️ find directions to all of these waterfalls and more on our website www.VisitFranklinNC.com
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03/28/2025

Excited to announce MT VISTA LODGE has earned the staus of Superhost! 🌟😄💛

This beautiful mountain retreat has a few slots left open for your summer getaway! 😍🏔️❤️

Check out the link below for details and contact me if you would like to book your stay 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

https://www.vrbo.com/2824476

06/22/2024

If anyone interested in booking your mountain getaway this summer I just had July 9-13 open up! 🏔️

05/11/2024

01/29/2024

The newest addition to MT Vista Lodge 🤩. Custom rustic bunk beds in the loft!

Still time to book your ski getaway this year ❄️. Contact me directly to make your reservation 😊.

11/27/2023

The Town of Franklin will kick off the holiday season with Winter Wonderland from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Dec. 2. The tree lighting ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 25. The White Sisters will perform at 6:30 p.m. prior to the tree lighting. A candlelight ceremony will follow the tree lighting ceremony.
Both nights Santa will be in town to visit with the kids, there will be carriage rides, and stores open for Christmas shopping.

11/27/2023

The best part of being in the mountains 🥩 🍷🍁 ⛰️❤️🙏🏻