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A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.

A two-story house with a covered porch and a brick column.

A dining area with round tables, wooden chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Doris

฿3,809

฿4,295 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.

A motel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a road in the background.

A swimming pool area with a fenced deck, picnic tables, and umbrellas.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling fan, a patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, a chair with a red cushion, and a painting on the wall.

2. Carolina Motel

11.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Clarence

฿2,318

฿2,545 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

3. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.2 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Peggy

฿3,483

฿3,935 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

A Hampton Inn building with a stone facade and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a fireplace.

4. Hampton Inn Franklin

7.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Habtom

฿4,906

฿5,532 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

A hotel breakfast area with a refrigerator, fruit bowls, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

5. Quality Inn Franklin

7.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Jennifer

฿3,643

฿4,108 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

19.3 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Tyana

฿4,145

฿4,684 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

A cozy interior with a wooden bench, a small table with books, and a window with a view.

A small, single-room tent with a green roof and a wooden door, set on a gravel path with grass around.

7. Gorgeous Stays

18.9 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Corey

฿3,488

฿6,720 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.

8. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

19.9 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Jahangir

฿2,617

฿2,957 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.

9. Nantahala Ridge

18.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Madison

฿5,811

฿7,876 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.

A circular building with a wooden deck and a covered outdoor area, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

A kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel sink.

10. Sky Ridge Yurts

19.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Sandra

฿4,314

฿8,617 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A fire pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with a flagpole and a building in the background.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, sugar and creamer dispensers, a toaster, and a fruit basket.

A black entertainment unit with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a DVD player.

A building with a mural of a landscape featuring mountains, trees, and bears by a river.

11. Colonial Inn Franklin

12.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Kylie

฿2,273

฿2,495 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

12. Nantahala Village

19.1 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

William

฿3,279

฿3,908 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hot tub area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A cabin with a wooden deck, a chimney, and a small porch.

A cozy cabin interior with wooden floors, a dining area, a kitchen, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

13. Nantahala Cabins

18.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Anthony

฿4,389

฿11,425 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of parked cars outside.

A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

A room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

14. Sapphire Inn

6.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

James

฿2,617

฿2,950 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A parking lot with several cars, a motel with a red roof, and a gazebo.

15. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

6.4 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

page

฿2,393

฿2,698 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Jarrett House' and a flag.

An outdoor patio with multiple tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

A bedroom with two beds, a chandelier, a painting, and a mirror.

A table set for dining with a white tablecloth, clear glassware, and a centerpiece with flowers and candles.

16. Jarrett House

18.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

฿3,577

฿4,042 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

17. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

19.3 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Joyce

฿3,069

฿3,467 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, a purple sofa, a small round table, and a TV screen.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and various appliances.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a microwave, a television, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A Microtel Inn by Wyndham building with a parking lot and a grassy area in front.

18. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

9.4 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Victor

฿2,650

฿2,988 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast	9.2 Wonderful 313 reviews	View
Carolina Motel	9.4 Exceptional 695 reviews	View
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Franklin	9.0 Wonderful 504 reviews	View
Quality Inn Franklin	8.4 Very good 730 reviews	View

Top Old Cardinal Gem Mine Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Franklin

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff was great, perfect for our quick get away to see our kid at WCU."

Sapphire Inn

8/10 Good

"Great for the price can beat it great for the price can't beat it. The owner will go out of his way to help you no matter what you need very good guy very good safe place to stay."

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfasts were fantastic! The added use of the upstairs porch added to our stay. The porch was a great place to enjoy the cool breeze, read to each other and play games. We stayed an extra night to enjoy the inn and surrounding area."

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Mason Mountain Mine

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mason Mountain Mine during your visit to Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Rose Creek Mine

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a trip to Rose Creek Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Sheffield Mine

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin when you spend time at Sheffield Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franklin when you stop by Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franklin when you stop by Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Gold City Gem Mine

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin with a stop at Gold City Gem Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Ruby City Gems & Minerals

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Ruby City Gems & Minerals during your stay in Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Scottish Tartans Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Scottish Tartans Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

Old Cardinal Gem Mine is located in a historic area of Franklin known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Old Cardinal Gem Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Cardinal Gem Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Old Cardinal Gem Mine.

What can I see and do near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Scottish Tartans Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum. Explore landmarks like Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine, Rose Creek Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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1. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

2. Carolina Motel

3. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

4. Hampton Inn Franklin

5. Quality Inn Franklin

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

7. Gorgeous Stays

8. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

9. Nantahala Ridge

10. Sky Ridge Yurts

11. Colonial Inn Franklin

12. Nantahala Village

13. Nantahala Cabins

14. Sapphire Inn

15. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

16. Jarrett House

17. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

18. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

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Top Old Cardinal Gem Mine Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Franklin

Sapphire Inn

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Other attractions near Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Mason Mountain Mine

Rose Creek Mine

Sheffield Mine

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Gold City Gem Mine

Ruby City Gems & Minerals

Scottish Tartans Museum

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