Name - The Fun Factory in the Smokies

City/State - Franklin, NC

County - MACON

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - Enjoy fun & food for the entire family. Features: over 100 arcade games, batting cages, indoor & outdoor mini golf, laser tag, a ferris wheel, go-carts & more. We even have The Foam Factory, an inflatable slide & a carousel for the little tikes. Plus, there are 3 distinct dining options: The Boiler Room Steakhouse, The Burger Factory & The Pizza Factory. Contact our special events coordinator for birthday parties, meetings & company events. Smoke-free. Family-friendly. (Open Mon - Sat)

Name - Ruby City Gems and Minerals

City/State - Franklin, NC

County - MACON

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - Custom gem cutting and mounting,14kt gold jewelry and findings, cut gemstones, lapidary equipment and supplies, mineral specimens, stone carvings, gifts. Free Museum and store. Specimens from the local area and around the world local Sapphire weighing 385lbs. 14kt gold rings, earrings and pendants ready made or select your stone and have it mounted. We Stock Ruby, Sapphire, Emeralds, Diamonds Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Alexanderite. Jewelry design, ring sizing and jewelry repair are available.