Nestled along the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Franklin County boasts communities that continue to value their farms, forests, waterways and cultural heritage. Home grown music, outdoor adventure and cultural exploration are just a sampling of what Franklin County, Virginia is all about!
Experience a jam session along the Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail or discover the arts in Historic Rocky Mount, the charming county seat that embodies traditional small-town America. Venture outdoors for a hike along rugged trails, kayak more than 70 miles of blueways or reel in trophy bass along Philpott Lake and Smith Mountain Lake.
No journey to Franklin County is complete without a visit to the Booker T. Washington National Monument, which is the birthplace of famed orator Booker T. Washington, and to the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum at Ferrum College, where you will learn about life and culture in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our annual, family-friendly events include Pigg River Ramble Weekend, Southwest Virginia Antique Farm Days, the Franklin County Agricultural Fair, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, Come Home to a Franklin County Christmas and more.
Explore the many scenic corners of our community, where every side road opens up new vistas.
Visit www.visitfranklincountyva.com or call (540) 483-3040.