Located in northeastern Georgia along the Appalachian foothills, the town of Franklin Springs covers a small area of about two square miles. According to the Georgia.gov website, Franklin Springs is part of Franklin County, and both were named after Benjamin Franklin. Although there are no accommodations available within Franklin Springs, there are a few hotels approximately 10 miles away.
The Ramada Limited Royston (formerly known as the Sun Inn & Suites) is about three miles outside of Franklin Springs. The hotel offers smoking and non-smoking rooms, and pets are welcome for a per-stay fee. All children 18 and under stay free with an accompanying parent. The Ramada Limited also features free high-speed Internet access and outdoor parking for any size of vehicle.
On-site recreational activities include swimming in the hotel's outdoor pool. Within 10 miles of the hotel, you'll also find fishing, swimming and boating at nearby Lake Hartwell. Other attractions in the area include Hartwell Dam, Hart State Park, the Ty Cobb Museum and the Highland Walk Golf Course.
Continental breakfast is provided to guests from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. daily. Nearby restaurants that are within walking distance include Booty's Fish House, the Italian Garden and Rios Mexican Restaurant.
The Sleep Inn in Lavonia, Georgia, is located just off main Interstate 85, approximately 11 miles from Franklin Springs. This hotel is close to four of the area's state parks, including Lake Hartwell, Tugaloo State Park, Victoria Bryant State Park and Toccoa Falls. Shopping at the Commerce Outlet Mall and the Tanger Outlet Mall is about 20 miles away.
On-site amenities offered by the Sleep Inn include complimentary breakfast, free wireless Internet, free parking, an outdoor pool and oversized walk-in showers in all guestrooms. Whirlpool-tub rooms are available upon request. There are also handicapped-accessible rooms and facilities available, in addition to Braille-coded exits for the blind.
Nearby restaurants within walking distance include Shoney's and the Lavonia Downtown Cafe. Recreational activities, such as golfing, fishing, boating, hiking and drag-racing, are a short drive away.
Also located in Lavonia, Georgia, the Holiday Inn Express features a heated indoor swimming pool and a small-scale fitness center. Free breakfast is provided daily for all guests via the hotel's hot-breakfast bar. The hotel's on-site restaurant, the Downtown Cafe, offers free kids meals with the purchase of an adult meal. The cafe features a variety of American and Greek menu items. Room-service delivery is available to guests. The La Cabana Mexican Restaurant is also near the hotel, serving both lunch and dinner, and it has a full bar.
Nearby attractions include the Tugaloo State Park, which features a miniature golf course, canoe rentals and hiking and biking trails. At the Tanger Outlet Mall, visitors will find more than 120 outlet stores, a variety of restaurants and a multiplex movie theater. In downtown Lavonia, visitors will find a number of antique stores and vintage shops.
