Guidebook for Murphy
Sightseeing
Cherokee Mountain Trail
Cherokee Mountain TrailAn interesting historical area and trail. Nice Walk.
Museum with historical and present day information about the Cherokee nation, as well as the Trail of Tears.
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Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdMuseum with historical and present day information about the Cherokee nation, as well as the Trail of Tears.
A lovely town with lots to do and see - makes a great day out. Ride the Railroad through the mountains, and the town has great restaurants and cute stores for shopping.
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Blue Ridge
A lovely town with lots to do and see - makes a great day out. Ride the Railroad through the mountains, and the town has great restaurants and cute stores for shopping.
A lovely town with lots to see and do - makes a great day out. Historic Court House and lots of nice restaurants and shops.
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Hayesville
A lovely town with lots to see and do - makes a great day out. Historic Court House and lots of nice restaurants and shops.
If you ride motorcycles this is a great event and lots of info on local routes - including the infamous 'Tail of the Dragon' ride.
Trail of Tears Remembrance Association Motorcycle Ride
900 Riverfront PkwyIf you ride motorcycles this is a great event and lots of info on local routes - including the infamous 'Tail of the Dragon' ride.
A nice lake for fishing, canoeing, boating.
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Hiwassee Lake
A nice lake for fishing, canoeing, boating.
Hanging Dog Creek
Good camp site and picnic barbeque area.
Murphy City Hall
5 Wofford StHistoric 'Blue Marble' City Hall - right in the center of town and worth a visit.
Interesting location in the woods with a nice café and sandwich shop. The largest outdoor display of the 10 Commandments in the US.
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Fields of the Wood
10000 NC-294Interesting location in the woods with a nice café and sandwich shop. The largest outdoor display of the 10 Commandments in the US.
This is Murphy's hidden gem - a must see and right next door to the blue marble Courthouse. Just full of interesting antiques, artifacts, Indian culture, and even a complete log cabin! Just a few dollars entry fee and loads to see!
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Cherokee Historical Museum
87 Peachtree StThis is Murphy's hidden gem - a must see and right next door to the blue marble Courthouse. Just full of interesting antiques, artifacts, Indian culture, and even a complete log cabin! Just a few dollars entry fee and loads to see!
Parks & Nature
Good parking and picnic area. The road across the Dam has great views on either side.
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Hiwassee Dam
Good parking and picnic area. The road across the Dam has great views on either side.
One hour away - and a great example of Tennessee's best of nature. Hiking trails, rafting, and swimming all along Hwy 64 - well worth a day out.
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Centro de Aguas Blancas Ocoee
4400 US-64One hour away - and a great example of Tennessee's best of nature. Hiking trails, rafting, and swimming all along Hwy 64 - well worth a day out.
Fire Creek Falls - decent hiking trails and beautiful waterfalls (although the trail to the top of the falls is a little rough and many trees have fallen into the delivery river to the falls marring the beauty slightly, imo). The drive to get to the falls is beautiful and costs nothing to park and explore the creek, beautiful foilage and woods. This is probably what I would recommend the place for - a chance to park your car and sit out by a lovely river, with a few swimming holes and enjoy a barbeque picnic. Has public toilets and several picnic benches for eating and grilling.
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Leatherwood Falls
Fire Creek Falls - decent hiking trails and beautiful waterfalls (although the trail to the top of the falls is a little rough and many trees have fallen into the delivery river to the falls marring the beauty slightly, imo). The drive to get to the falls is beautiful and costs nothing to park and explore the creek, beautiful foilage and woods. This is probably what I would recommend the place for - a chance to park your car and sit out by a lovely river, with a few swimming holes and enjoy a barbeque picnic. Has public toilets and several picnic benches for eating and grilling.
Opened in 2017 after several years of developing miles of hiking and biking trails along Piney Ridge. Visit for a gentle 2-3 mile stroll - and take the more adventurous routes for a day trek of 15 or 22 miles. Check your GPS doesn't get you to the wrong entrance - drive to the Casino and take the road opposite.
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Piney Knob Trails
Reserve DriveOpened in 2017 after several years of developing miles of hiking and biking trails along Piney Ridge. Visit for a gentle 2-3 mile stroll - and take the more adventurous routes for a day trek of 15 or 22 miles. Check your GPS doesn't get you to the wrong entrance - drive to the Casino and take the road opposite.
Food Scene
Very good Restaurant - good food, good prices and good family atmosphere. Cocktail bar upstairs and Thursday night features All-you-can-eat Crab Legs - very popular!
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ShoeBooties Cafe
25 Peachtree StVery good Restaurant - good food, good prices and good family atmosphere. Cocktail bar upstairs and Thursday night features All-you-can-eat Crab Legs - very popular!
Great family restaurant - full menu as well as set price buffet - western cowboy theme and very kid friendly. Small bar area and a great gift & souvenir shop featuring local artists.
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Brother's
1466 Andrews RdGreat family restaurant - full menu as well as set price buffet - western cowboy theme and very kid friendly. Small bar area and a great gift & souvenir shop featuring local artists.
Great local buffet restaurant with very good salads and fresh pizzas. Good for a quick meal and nice atmosphere all round.
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Downtown Pizza Co
52 Hiwassee StGreat local buffet restaurant with very good salads and fresh pizzas. Good for a quick meal and nice atmosphere all round.
Drive up window for the best ice cream, milkshakes and floats!
April 2018 - now open for the season. Well worth finding this place - the best ice cream in the County!
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Sweet Tooth
658 Andrews RdDrive up window for the best ice cream, milkshakes and floats!
April 2018 - now open for the season. Well worth finding this place - the best ice cream in the County!
Starbucks
230 U.S. 64Yes there is a Starbucks in Murphy!
Really cute coffee shop with winebar. Open all day and serves hot food, sandwiches and bakery goods. Nice wine list.
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The Daily Grind and Wine
46 Valley River AveReally cute coffee shop with winebar. Open all day and serves hot food, sandwiches and bakery goods. Nice wine list.
One of the better restaurants in Murphy, good service, great atmosphere and menu. During the summer months the outdoor patio bar area is a good choice.
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Murphy's Chophouse
130 Valley River AveOne of the better restaurants in Murphy, good service, great atmosphere and menu. During the summer months the outdoor patio bar area is a good choice.
Good Mexican restaurant - really excellent all rounder with great food, great prices, great service and great bar. Generous portions (including free salsa and chips on arrival) and a well-cooked, varied menu make this little gem the best value in Murphy!
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Monte Alban Restaurante Mexicano
865 US-64Good Mexican restaurant - really excellent all rounder with great food, great prices, great service and great bar. Generous portions (including free salsa and chips on arrival) and a well-cooked, varied menu make this little gem the best value in Murphy!
The BEST restaurant in Murphy - and anywhere nearby! Fabulous and new - Bistro 29 will not disappoint. Visit to celebrate your special day - or just to spoil yourselves! Tables, booths and seating at the bar provide plenty of choice depending on your mood. The Sushi menu is wonderful and the kitchen turns out delicious and creative choices for larger meal choices. A MUST VISIT during your stay! Open to 9pm every evening Mon - Sat.
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Bistro 29
29 Tennessee StThe BEST restaurant in Murphy - and anywhere nearby! Fabulous and new - Bistro 29 will not disappoint. Visit to celebrate your special day - or just to spoil yourselves! Tables, booths and seating at the bar provide plenty of choice depending on your mood. The Sushi menu is wonderful and the kitchen turns out delicious and creative choices for larger meal choices. A MUST VISIT during your stay! Open to 9pm every evening Mon - Sat.
Shopping
It's Walmart and it has everything - even kayaks to take on the rivers and reservoirs.
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Walmart Supercenter
2330 US-19It's Walmart and it has everything - even kayaks to take on the rivers and reservoirs.
Essentials
Ingles is the biggest supermarket in Murphy.
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Ingles Markets
2060 US-19Ingles is the biggest supermarket in Murphy.
Murphy Presbyterian Church
252 Valley River AvePresbyterian Church with regular Sunday services
UNAKA BAPTIST CHURCH
12488 Beaver Dam RdEstablished Baptist Church with regular weekly services.
Great local Library - WIFI available for guests and use of computers. DVDs, music, talking books and movies available for free loan - up to 1 week. Children's book area and special events organized.
Nantahala Regional Library
11 Blumenthal StGreat local Library - WIFI available for guests and use of computers. DVDs, music, talking books and movies available for free loan - up to 1 week. Children's book area and special events organized.
Arts & Culture
Newly opened in 2015, the Casino is managed by Harrah's Las Vegas and has entertainment & gambling machines, as well as restaurants and the hotel.
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyNewly opened in 2015, the Casino is managed by Harrah's Las Vegas and has entertainment & gambling machines, as well as restaurants and the hotel.
Well known Arts & Crafts Center and a wonderful place to visit. Free music concerts on Friday night (during the season) and a great craft shop where local artisans display and sell their goods - woodwork, iron and tapestries - a must see place.
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John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdWell known Arts & Crafts Center and a wonderful place to visit. Free music concerts on Friday night (during the season) and a great craft shop where local artisans display and sell their goods - woodwork, iron and tapestries - a must see place.
Everything Else
Unaka Community Center
14945 Joe Brown HwyLocal Community Center organizes family movie nights and barbeques.
Deals with all non-urgent medical issues. Check for opening hours as these change according to the season.
Murphy Urgent Care
183 Ledford StDeals with all non-urgent medical issues. Check for opening hours as these change according to the season.
Deals with all types of pets and animals during regular office hours.
Tricounty Animal Clinic: Dr. Jim McCleran DVM
4400 E U.S. Highway 64 AltDeals with all types of pets and animals during regular office hours.
PNC Bank
50 Peachtree Stnational bank
BB&T
1911 US-64national bank
Shook's Marina
11003 Joe Brown HwyThe closest access to Hiwassee Lake with boat ramp and parking.