Things to Do
in Murphy & Surrounding Areas
If you are looking for things to do in Murphy and surrounding areas, you are in luck! From fishing to hiking, alpaca farms to the casino, there’s adventure for everyone!
Nature & Parks
- Good fishing nearby – Try Beaver Dam Creek or any other local fishing holes (map and NC fishing regulations).
- Hike the Appalachian Trail, Fire Creek Falls, Piney Knob Trails, the Murphy River Walk, Huckleberry Lane and more.
- Visit the many parks: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Cherokee National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest and Pisgah National Forest.
- Check out local waterfalls such as Kennedy Falls, Leatherwood Falls, North Shoal Creek Falls and Upper Falls.
- Rent a boat at Hiawassee Dam, at Mountain View Marina or Shooks Marina.
- Pack a picnic and enjoy the day at Cherokee Lake Recreation Area.
- Other outdoor activities nearby include but are not limited to: Brasstown Bald, Cade’s Cove, Cherohola Skyway, the Nantahala Outdoor Center and the Salty Dog Gem Mine.
Unique outdoor experiences include:
- Two Crows Alpaca, Shaka Alpaca Farm and the Ye Old Goat Farm
- Fields of the Wood
- Appalachian Driving experience, Premier Sports Cars
- Nottely River Valley Vineyards and Valley River Vineyards
- Mercier Orchards
- Decker’s Flea Market
- High Lonesome Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Fun indoor experiences include:
- Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino
- John C. Campbell Folks School
- Antique shops and boutiques such as Black & White Market, Marketplace Antiques, Rumors Clothing, Serenity Mountain, The Rarebird Emporium, and The Wherehouse
Experiences
Experiences
Unique outdoor experiences include:
- Two Crows Alpaca, Shaka Alpaca Farm and the Ye Old Goat Farm
- Fields of the Wood
- Appalachian Driving experience, Premier Sports Cars
- Nottely River Valley Vineyards and Valley River Vineyards
- Mercier Orchards
- Decker’s Flea Market
- High Lonesome Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Fun indoor experiences include:
- Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino
- John C. Campbell Folks School
- Antique shops and boutiques such as Black & White Market, Marketplace Antiques, Rumors Clothing, Serenity Mountain, The Rarebird Emporium, and The Wherehouse
Food & Drink
Check out some of the great eateries, breweries and restaurants in/near Murphy!
Bars & Brews
- Hoppy Trout Brewing
- Snowbird Mountain Brewery
- Valley River Breweries
- The Mason Bar
- Buck Bald Brewing
- Chevelle’s and Parson’s Irish Pub have a great selection of brews as well
Coffee
Eats
Explore nearby towns including:
- Asheville, NC – 121 miles, 2 hr 20 min
- Blairsville, GA – 32 miles, 50 min
- Blue Ridge, GA – 37 miles, 50 min
- Bryson City, NC – 58 miles, 1 hr 20 min
- Cherokee, NC – 67 miles, 1 hr 30 min
- Chattanooga, TN – 103 miles, 2 hr 10 min
- Dahlonega, GA – 67 miles, 1 hr 40 min
- Franklin, NC – 60 miles, 1 hr 20 min
- Gatlinburg, TN – 102 miles, 2 hr 30 min
- Great Smoky National Park – 64 miles, 1 hr 25 min
- Helen, GA – 56 miles, 1 hr 20 min
- Hiawassee, GA – 35 miles, 50 min
- Maggie Valley, NC – 83 miles, 1 hr 50 min
- Nantahala Gorge, NC – 52 miles, 1 hr 15 min
- Robbinsville, NC – 46 miles, 1 hr
- Stecoah, NC – 57 miles, 1 hr 15 min
- Tellico Plains, TN – 29 miles, 1 hr
Nearby Towns
Nearby Towns
Explore nearby towns including:
- Asheville, NC – 121 miles, 2 hr 20 min
- Blairsville, GA – 32 miles, 50 min
- Blue Ridge, GA – 37 miles, 50 min
- Bryson City, NC – 58 miles, 1 hr 20 min
- Cherokee, NC – 67 miles, 1 hr 30 min
- Chattanooga, TN – 103 miles, 2 hr 10 min
- Dahlonega, GA – 67 miles, 1 hr 40 min
- Franklin, NC – 60 miles, 1 hr 20 min
- Gatlinburg, TN – 102 miles, 2 hr 30 min
- Great Smoky National Park – 64 miles, 1 hr 25 min
- Helen, GA – 56 miles, 1 hr 20 min
- Hiawassee, GA – 35 miles, 50 min
- Maggie Valley, NC – 83 miles, 1 hr 50 min
- Nantahala Gorge, NC – 52 miles, 1 hr 15 min
- Robbinsville, NC – 46 miles, 1 hr
- Stecoah, NC – 57 miles, 1 hr 15 min
- Tellico Plains, TN – 29 miles, 1 hr