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

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

A covered porch with white wicker chairs, a dining table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

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

1. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Doris

₹10,640

₹11,997 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a marble counter, framed photographs, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

2. Hampton Inn Franklin

7.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Habtom

₹13,062

₹14,728 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

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

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

3. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.2 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Cynthia

₹9,610

₹10,859 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

4. Carolina Motel

11.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Clarence

₹9,443

₹10,364 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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 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

Nancy

₹10,492

₹11,830 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

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

Telissa

₹10,492

₹11,857 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, ottoman, and decorative wall art.

7. Sky Ridge Yurts

19.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Sandra

₹8,121

₹19,955 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

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

8. Gorgeous Stays

18.9 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Corey

₹10,044

₹19,353 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

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

9. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

9.4 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Victor

₹7,621

₹8,593 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

10. Nantahala Village

19.1 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

William

₹9,443

₹11,255 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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.

11. Colonial Inn Franklin

12.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Cecilia

₹6,963

₹7,642 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

12. Nantahala Cabins

18.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Anthony

₹10,643

₹30,560 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

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

13. Sapphire Inn

6.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

James

₹7,153

₹8,065 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 gazebo with a red roof and beige walls, located in front of a building with a red roof and beige walls.

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

14. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

6.4 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

page

₹8,108

₹9,142 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

15. Nantahala Ridge

18.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Donna

₹12,201

₹17,559 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

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

16. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

19.3 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Gene

₹8,838

₹9,986 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

19.9 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Wilson

₹7,536

₹8,515 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast	9.2 Wonderful 312 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Franklin	9.0 Wonderful 501 reviews	View
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Carolina Motel	9.4 Exceptional 691 reviews	View
Quality Inn Franklin	8.4 Very good 725 reviews	View

Top Old Cardinal Gem Mine Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Franklin

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were very clean and quiet. My grandkids enjoyed the pool and the little market in the lobby. Made our little vacation enjoyable."

Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

8/10 Good

"It was clean and it was cheap. All I need from a hotel. I will stay there again."

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."

Sapphire Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay! The owner was super nice and helpful. Rooms are cleaned upon request, wifi worked and AC was cold. Fridge and Refridgerator were working and are clean. The bathroom was also clean. Location is great, Walking distance to downtown Franklin and short drive to Ingles."

Other attractions near Old Cardinal Gem Mine

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 Mason Mountain Mine, Rose Creek Mine and Sheffield Mine. You might plan a visit to Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine or Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Old Cardinal Gem Mine hotels

1. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

2. Hampton Inn Franklin

3. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

4. Carolina Motel

5. Quality Inn Franklin

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

7. Sky Ridge Yurts

8. Gorgeous Stays

9. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

10. Nantahala Village

11. Colonial Inn Franklin

12. Nantahala Cabins

13. Sapphire Inn

14. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

15. Nantahala Ridge

16. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

Compare popular hotels close to Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Top Old Cardinal Gem Mine Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Franklin

Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Sapphire Inn

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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