Sightseers in search of a quaint little hamlet for downtown wanderings should consider making their way to Franklinton. From unique shopping at local boutiques to enjoying tasty bites, Franklinton is an ideal getaway for small-town relaxation. Though the locomotives are long gone, the historic train depot with German siding stands as a reminder of Franklinton's origins as a railroad stop. Nature fiends can spend a calm hour hiking at Beech Creek Park and be back downtown in time for dinner. Raleigh, North Carolina, is just a 45-minute drive or so away from Franklinton, while the Virginia border is about the same distance by car.