River Station Apartment Guidebook
Sightseeing
This beautiful greenway follows the Valley River and the Hiwassee River surrounding the historic town center of Murphy, North Carolina. The 4-mile walking trail includes a center loop at the confluence of these two rivers on the backwaters of Lake Hiwassee. Whether you take the trail on foot or put in for an easy paddle along the canoe trails, you'll enjoy the ecology and cultural heritage along the way.
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Murphy River Walk
Murphy River WalkThis beautiful greenway follows the Valley River and the Hiwassee River surrounding the historic town center of Murphy, North Carolina. The 4-mile walking trail includes a center loop at the confluence of these two rivers on the backwaters of Lake Hiwassee. Whether you take the trail on foot or put in for an easy paddle along the canoe trails, you'll enjoy the ecology and cultural heritage along the way.
Piney Knob Trail System, 15 miles of recreational hiking and mountain biking trails on the 700+ acre Murphy Watershed property off of Piney Knob Hill Road. All trails are dirt single-track trails and built in accordance with International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) standards.
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Piney Knob Trails
Reserve DrivePiney Knob Trail System, 15 miles of recreational hiking and mountain biking trails on the 700+ acre Murphy Watershed property off of Piney Knob Hill Road. All trails are dirt single-track trails and built in accordance with International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) standards.
Konehete Park offers several facilities including:
Ballfields
Basketball Courts
Fishing Areas
BBQ Grills
Horse Shoe Pits
Open Area
Performing Stage
Pickleball Courts
Picnic tables
Playgrounds (One with a wheelchair-accessible swing)
Soccer
Tennis Courts
Walking Trails
Konehete Park, Murphy
699 Connahetta StKonehete Park offers several facilities including:
Ballfields
Basketball Courts
Fishing Areas
BBQ Grills
Horse Shoe Pits
Open Area
Performing Stage
Pickleball Courts
Picnic tables
Playgrounds (One with a wheelchair-accessible swing)
Soccer
Tennis Courts
Walking Trails
Jackrabbit Mountain trail system provides access to over 14 miles of trails with a main central loop, which is easy and nearly level, and has junctions with several more difficult side trails, traveling to some interesting destinations such as ridgetops and beaches.
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Jack Rabbit Trailhead
1203 Jack Rabbit RdJackrabbit Mountain trail system provides access to over 14 miles of trails with a main central loop, which is easy and nearly level, and has junctions with several more difficult side trails, traveling to some interesting destinations such as ridgetops and beaches.
The 25-mile Rim Trail in the Fires Creek Backcountry Area climbs the ridge around Fires Creek and makes a large loop. The trail offers vistas as it crosses several high elevation balds. From the Leatherwood Falls Picnic Area, a 0.7 mile loop goes to Leatherwood Falls.
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Fires Creek Picnic Area
1767 Fires Creek Wildlife RdThe 25-mile Rim Trail in the Fires Creek Backcountry Area climbs the ridge around Fires Creek and makes a large loop. The trail offers vistas as it crosses several high elevation balds. From the Leatherwood Falls Picnic Area, a 0.7 mile loop goes to Leatherwood Falls.
Boasting more than 20 miles of trails, this trail system has it all. This trail has tons of options from a hke with history along the 2.4 mile restored segment of the Old Copper Road Trail, or an easy 1 mile stroll around the Olympic course at the Whitewater Center to a screaming 1.5 mile mountain bike ridge on the Thunder Rock Express.
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Centro de Aguas Blancas Ocoee
4400 US-64Boasting more than 20 miles of trails, this trail system has it all. This trail has tons of options from a hke with history along the 2.4 mile restored segment of the Old Copper Road Trail, or an easy 1 mile stroll around the Olympic course at the Whitewater Center to a screaming 1.5 mile mountain bike ridge on the Thunder Rock Express.
There are two entrances to the Appalachian Trail that are easily accessible from our area and both are 40 minutes away! You can get on the AT at the Nanatahala Outdoor Center in the Nanatahala Gorge on Hwy 74 or you can get on at Winding Stair Gap on the top of Franklin Mountain on Hwy 64. There are many other short day-hike options!
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Appalachian Trail
There are two entrances to the Appalachian Trail that are easily accessible from our area and both are 40 minutes away! You can get on the AT at the Nanatahala Outdoor Center in the Nanatahala Gorge on Hwy 74 or you can get on at Winding Stair Gap on the top of Franklin Mountain on Hwy 64. There are many other short day-hike options!
How about booking a trip with an experienced fishing guide in the North Georgia and Western North Carolina area -
Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service is here for you! Our guided fishing trips/charters are conducted on Lake Nottely, Lake Chatuge, Apalachia Lake, Lake Blue Ridge and Lake Hiwassee. Equipped with all the new modern gear and new large boats, we have what it takes for you to experience the very best in striper, bass, hybrid and walleye fishing around. Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service is Murphy, NC, Blairsville, GA and Hiawassee, GA's extreme fishing charter service.
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Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service
1775 Murphy HwyHow about booking a trip with an experienced fishing guide in the North Georgia and Western North Carolina area -
Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service is here for you! Our guided fishing trips/charters are conducted on Lake Nottely, Lake Chatuge, Apalachia Lake, Lake Blue Ridge and Lake Hiwassee. Equipped with all the new modern gear and new large boats, we have what it takes for you to experience the very best in striper, bass, hybrid and walleye fishing around. Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service is Murphy, NC, Blairsville, GA and Hiawassee, GA's extreme fishing charter service.
Mountain View Marina provides boat launching, boat rentals, slip rentals, bait and tackle, gas and oil, snack bar, misc. items and other services. All available in an area of scenic remoteness on Lake Hiwassee in Bear Paw resort and residential area which is security controlled. Lake Hiwassee is surrounded by the National Forest. We welcome you.
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Mountain View Marina
200 Dean Aldrich DrMountain View Marina provides boat launching, boat rentals, slip rentals, bait and tackle, gas and oil, snack bar, misc. items and other services. All available in an area of scenic remoteness on Lake Hiwassee in Bear Paw resort and residential area which is security controlled. Lake Hiwassee is surrounded by the National Forest. We welcome you.
WagonMaster has offered affordable, memorable experiences for ALL ages since 2010. The rustic-themed, PET friendly fun park offers gold panning, gem mining, mini golf, skeet & pistol range, wagon rides, a ghost town target paintball gallery, nature trails, picnic areas, cabins, RV sites, and event center. There's no admission fee to the park and there are free activities like badminton, corn hole, horse shoes, bocce ball, and volleyball. Wagonmaster hosts Apalachia Lake Tours where you charter a boat and Captain on crystal clear Lake Apalachia with tubing, waterfall hikes, and much more. A 2100 sq. ft Wagon Wheel event center is available to host reunions, weddings, and parties. It's a ONE-Of-A-KIND destination place for day visitors, vacationing families, weddings, or group functions. Spend the day or a week having old-fashioned tech-free fun in a beautiful mountain setting. It's a ride out to the country, but it's well worth it, and you can bring your own picnic lunch or use our grills and make it here. This is the place where everyone can be a kid. And you can add a swim afterwards at nearby, crystal clear Lake Apalachia. See website for seasonal hours and rates.
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WagonMaster Adventure Ranch
359 Adventure Ranch RdWagonMaster has offered affordable, memorable experiences for ALL ages since 2010. The rustic-themed, PET friendly fun park offers gold panning, gem mining, mini golf, skeet & pistol range, wagon rides, a ghost town target paintball gallery, nature trails, picnic areas, cabins, RV sites, and event center. There's no admission fee to the park and there are free activities like badminton, corn hole, horse shoes, bocce ball, and volleyball. Wagonmaster hosts Apalachia Lake Tours where you charter a boat and Captain on crystal clear Lake Apalachia with tubing, waterfall hikes, and much more. A 2100 sq. ft Wagon Wheel event center is available to host reunions, weddings, and parties. It's a ONE-Of-A-KIND destination place for day visitors, vacationing families, weddings, or group functions. Spend the day or a week having old-fashioned tech-free fun in a beautiful mountain setting. It's a ride out to the country, but it's well worth it, and you can bring your own picnic lunch or use our grills and make it here. This is the place where everyone can be a kid. And you can add a swim afterwards at nearby, crystal clear Lake Apalachia. See website for seasonal hours and rates.
Professionally guided rafting trips on the family friendly Nantahala River and the exciting Ocoee River; inner tubing and canoeing on the gentle Toccoa River. Thrilling thousands of rafters since 1977.
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Rolling Thunder River Company
10160 Highway 19 WProfessionally guided rafting trips on the family friendly Nantahala River and the exciting Ocoee River; inner tubing and canoeing on the gentle Toccoa River. Thrilling thousands of rafters since 1977.
Nantahala Outdoor Center offers whitewater rafting on seven rivers in the southeast, with a variety of adventure offerings on their 500-acre adventure resort in the Nantahala Gorge.
Guests will find an entire selection of outdoor activities including rafting, zip lining, lake tours on Fontana Lake, mountain biking, hiking, multiple aerial activities, and even paddling instruction opportunities.
In addition, NOC offers riverside dining at multiple restaurants, live music events, shopping, and even onsite lodging! This outdoor mecca is one of North Carolina’s most popular tourist destinations, even being named “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Nantahala Outdoor Center offers whitewater rafting on seven rivers in the southeast, with a variety of adventure offerings on their 500-acre adventure resort in the Nantahala Gorge.
Guests will find an entire selection of outdoor activities including rafting, zip lining, lake tours on Fontana Lake, mountain biking, hiking, multiple aerial activities, and even paddling instruction opportunities.
In addition, NOC offers riverside dining at multiple restaurants, live music events, shopping, and even onsite lodging! This outdoor mecca is one of North Carolina’s most popular tourist destinations, even being named “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure.
The Fields of the Wood is a Christian theme park managed by the Heritage Ministries Department of the Church of God of Prophecy. The park places emphasis on prayer, the Word of God and evangelism. From Prayer Mountain to the gigantic Ten Commandments, the Word of God is declared through the use of marble and stone, preserved so that future generations are able to come to the mountain and receive the vision. Fields of the Wood is also home to the Hidden Treasures Gift Shop and the Burger Mountain Cafe. The Cafe serves breakfast and lunch and is a popular dining spot for many locals. Admission to the park is free and it is open daily from dawn to dusk.
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Fields of the Wood
10000 NC-294The Fields of the Wood is a Christian theme park managed by the Heritage Ministries Department of the Church of God of Prophecy. The park places emphasis on prayer, the Word of God and evangelism. From Prayer Mountain to the gigantic Ten Commandments, the Word of God is declared through the use of marble and stone, preserved so that future generations are able to come to the mountain and receive the vision. Fields of the Wood is also home to the Hidden Treasures Gift Shop and the Burger Mountain Cafe. The Cafe serves breakfast and lunch and is a popular dining spot for many locals. Admission to the park is free and it is open daily from dawn to dusk.
12 Line canopy tour just south of Nantahala Gorge. Soar like a bird, above the trees, flying ridge to ridge down the mountain! All our guides are trained and certified. Group Discounts Available. Call for Reservations. Walk-ins Welcome.
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RidgeRunner Ziplines
750 Wakefield Rd12 Line canopy tour just south of Nantahala Gorge. Soar like a bird, above the trees, flying ridge to ridge down the mountain! All our guides are trained and certified. Group Discounts Available. Call for Reservations. Walk-ins Welcome.
Teaching time-honored traditional and contemporary crafts since 1925. Join us for a week or weekend in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Or, visit us for a day and enjoy our craft shop, history center and self-guided tour of our studios and campus.
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John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdTeaching time-honored traditional and contemporary crafts since 1925. Join us for a week or weekend in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Or, visit us for a day and enjoy our craft shop, history center and self-guided tour of our studios and campus.
Bear Creek Adventures offers an 18 hole mini golf course and gem mining located in a beautiful mountain setting! Fun for the whole family! Come enjoy the outdoors with a round of golf or mining in our brand new facility! Afterwards come on in and enjoy some hand-dipped Mayfield ice cream, a milkshake, a snack or cold drink. We are open 6 days a week. CLOSED on Wednesdays. Prices for mini golf are $8.95 per adult $6.95 per child (5-12). Gem mining prices vary depending on the amount of mining dirt you want. We do offer group discounts and birthday party packages. Contact us for pricing and availability!
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Bear Creek Adventures Mini Golf and Gem Mining
7289 US-64Bear Creek Adventures offers an 18 hole mini golf course and gem mining located in a beautiful mountain setting! Fun for the whole family! Come enjoy the outdoors with a round of golf or mining in our brand new facility! Afterwards come on in and enjoy some hand-dipped Mayfield ice cream, a milkshake, a snack or cold drink. We are open 6 days a week. CLOSED on Wednesdays. Prices for mini golf are $8.95 per adult $6.95 per child (5-12). Gem mining prices vary depending on the amount of mining dirt you want. We do offer group discounts and birthday party packages. Contact us for pricing and availability!
Departing from Bryson City offering two 4+ hour scenic railroad excursions through WNC and the Great Smoky Mountains! Join us for a variety of seating and meal options to customize your vacation. Steam and diesel powered services available. Schedule and fares vary depending on departure date- Go to gsmr.com or call 800-872-4681 for detailed information.
Nantahala Gorge Excursion- Westbound
This 4½ hour excursion carries you 44 miles round-trip through the Nantahala Gorge and back again. Enjoy Bluegrass music and Appalachian stories while traveling along the Tennessee and Nantahala Rivers. The historic Trellis Bridge takes you across Fontana Lake and into the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Arrive at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) for a one-hour layover where you can relax by the river or enjoy sight-seeing.
The Nantahala Gorge Excursion operates April through October.
Tuckaseegee River Excursion- Eastbound
Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet country-side on your way to small town life in western North Carolina. This 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro. Experience a ride through the famous Cowee Tunnel. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford! The trip includes an hour-and-a-half layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and country Inns.
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Gran Ferrocarril de las Montañas Humeantes
18 Fry StDeparting from Bryson City offering two 4+ hour scenic railroad excursions through WNC and the Great Smoky Mountains! Join us for a variety of seating and meal options to customize your vacation. Steam and diesel powered services available. Schedule and fares vary depending on departure date- Go to gsmr.com or call 800-872-4681 for detailed information.
Nantahala Gorge Excursion- Westbound
This 4½ hour excursion carries you 44 miles round-trip through the Nantahala Gorge and back again. Enjoy Bluegrass music and Appalachian stories while traveling along the Tennessee and Nantahala Rivers. The historic Trellis Bridge takes you across Fontana Lake and into the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Arrive at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) for a one-hour layover where you can relax by the river or enjoy sight-seeing.
The Nantahala Gorge Excursion operates April through October.
Tuckaseegee River Excursion- Eastbound
Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet country-side on your way to small town life in western North Carolina. This 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro. Experience a ride through the famous Cowee Tunnel. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford! The trip includes an hour-and-a-half layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and country Inns.
Food scene
An enterprise of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, Harrah's Valley River Casino and Hotel is located near Murphy, North Carolina. The Cherokee County Facility features 50,000 square feet of gaming space with over 1,000 slots and 70 traditional table games, the Food Market and a 300 room full service hotel
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyAn enterprise of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, Harrah's Valley River Casino and Hotel is located near Murphy, North Carolina. The Cherokee County Facility features 50,000 square feet of gaming space with over 1,000 slots and 70 traditional table games, the Food Market and a 300 room full service hotel
Hoppy Trout Brewing Co. was built by a couple passionate about craft beer. Thomas (Owner/ Master Brewer) spent three years practicing his recipes every weekend. His wife Kristin (Owner/Sales) insisted the mounting kegs of beer be shared at last. Our beer is featured with Artisan brick oven pizzas. The dough is made fresh every morning, and we offer bold and unique recipes!
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Hoppy Trout Brewing Company
911 Main StHoppy Trout Brewing Co. was built by a couple passionate about craft beer. Thomas (Owner/ Master Brewer) spent three years practicing his recipes every weekend. His wife Kristin (Owner/Sales) insisted the mounting kegs of beer be shared at last. Our beer is featured with Artisan brick oven pizzas. The dough is made fresh every morning, and we offer bold and unique recipes!
The Daily Grind & Wine has become the ''Cheers'' for locals and visitors alike. Located in a historic building in quaint Downtown Murphy, NC, it is ''A Great Place To Meet Old Friends and Make New Ones!''
We are a full service coffee shop serving espresso, cappuccinos and lattes. Our delicious lunch and breakfast menu is available all day. Fresh baked goods, wraps, salads and grilled Panini sandwiches are served daily. We are the only retail wine shop in the area and includes a Celtic themed wine and beer bar specializing in regionally crafted brews.
Events include LIVE MUSIC every Wednesday and Friday (5pm-7pm) and DART TOURNAMENTS and an OPEN JAM SESSION every Thursday starting at 5pm.
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The Daily Grind and Wine
46 Valley River AveThe Daily Grind & Wine has become the ''Cheers'' for locals and visitors alike. Located in a historic building in quaint Downtown Murphy, NC, it is ''A Great Place To Meet Old Friends and Make New Ones!''
We are a full service coffee shop serving espresso, cappuccinos and lattes. Our delicious lunch and breakfast menu is available all day. Fresh baked goods, wraps, salads and grilled Panini sandwiches are served daily. We are the only retail wine shop in the area and includes a Celtic themed wine and beer bar specializing in regionally crafted brews.
Events include LIVE MUSIC every Wednesday and Friday (5pm-7pm) and DART TOURNAMENTS and an OPEN JAM SESSION every Thursday starting at 5pm.
Murphy's only craft brewery with 16 brews on tap. Wood Fired Pizza is our specialty. Burgers, salads, homemade desserts, fresh cut fries and much more!
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Valley River Brewery
71 Tennessee StMurphy's only craft brewery with 16 brews on tap. Wood Fired Pizza is our specialty. Burgers, salads, homemade desserts, fresh cut fries and much more!
Downtown Bakery specializing in eastern European style baked goods. Homemade bagels, donuts, breakfast sandwiches and gourmet coffee options.
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The BakeShop
13 Tennessee StreetDowntown Bakery specializing in eastern European style baked goods. Homemade bagels, donuts, breakfast sandwiches and gourmet coffee options.
Chevelles means Bold and Beautiful.. Chevelles is a Motor Sports Themed Restaurant and Bar with Apparel. Come enjoy Lunch and Dinner and Take-out anytime at Chevelles. Catering available for special events and parties. Open daily 11:00 a.m. - Midnight & beyond.
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Chevelle's 66
66 Hiwassee StreetChevelles means Bold and Beautiful.. Chevelles is a Motor Sports Themed Restaurant and Bar with Apparel. Come enjoy Lunch and Dinner and Take-out anytime at Chevelles. Catering available for special events and parties. Open daily 11:00 a.m. - Midnight & beyond.
Offering traditional Irish/English Pub and comfort food with a mountain twist. We offer a wonderful selection of wines and the largest bottle beer selection in the area.
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Parson's Pub
19 Tennessee StOffering traditional Irish/English Pub and comfort food with a mountain twist. We offer a wonderful selection of wines and the largest bottle beer selection in the area.
Gourmet restaurant offering the finest USDA steaks and chops, fresh seafood and fish. A full bar with an extensive international wine list. Open for lunch daily, dinner nightly, and Sunday brunch.
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Murphy's Chophouse
130 Valley River AveGourmet restaurant offering the finest USDA steaks and chops, fresh seafood and fish. A full bar with an extensive international wine list. Open for lunch daily, dinner nightly, and Sunday brunch.
Fine Dining in Historic Hayesville. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 10 pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Aged steaks, fresh seafood, full bar. Reservations recommended; call 828-389-8460.
Praised by locals and travelers as a hidden gem. The Copper Door features fine steaks, fresh seafood, a full bar, and an award winning wine list. It's the perfect place for dinner with family and friends and your special celebrations!
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The Copper Door
2 Sullivan StFine Dining in Historic Hayesville. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 10 pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Aged steaks, fresh seafood, full bar. Reservations recommended; call 828-389-8460.
Praised by locals and travelers as a hidden gem. The Copper Door features fine steaks, fresh seafood, a full bar, and an award winning wine list. It's the perfect place for dinner with family and friends and your special celebrations!