Downtown Murphy Travel Guide

Murphy

Aerial view Fall Landscape in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Aerial view Fall Landscape in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Hiking around Murphy, North Carolina. Lots of waterfalls and beautiful trails.
Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery is a historic Methodist chapel and cemetery at Church and Central Streets in Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina. The chapel was built about 1869, and is a vernacular Greek Revival style brick church. The surrounding Murphy Methodist Cemetery contains graves dated as early as about 1840.

Popular places to visit

Hiwassee Lake, Murphy NC

Hiwassee Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hiwassee Lake during your travels in Murphy. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

Hiwassee Lake
Fields of the Wood - Religious Park in Murphy, NC

Fields of the Wood Bible Park

You can learn about the history of Murphy with a visit to Fields of the Wood Bible Park. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Fields of the Wood Bible Park
a metal and wooden rust colored bridge over a lake surrounded by lake water, green grass and lush green trees with powerful clouds and red sky at sunset at Murphey Candler Park in Atlanta Georgia USA

Murphy River Walk

Explore the great outdoors at Murphy River Walk, a lovely green space in Murphy. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.

Murphy River Walk
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Apalachia Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Apalachia Lake during your travels in Murphy. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area.

Apalachia Lake
Overhead view of Lake Lure in western North Carolina

Mountain View Marina

Explore the waterfront in Murphy with a trip to Mountain View Marina. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area.

Mountain View Marina

Valley River Arts

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Valley River Arts during your travels in Murphy.

Valley River Arts

Top hotels in Downtown Murphy

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination

3.5 out of 5
777 Casino Parkway Murphy NC
The price is 1.548.442 ₫ per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
1.548.442 ₫
2.781.616 ₫ total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Murphy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,055 reviews)
A nice area with clean room and plenty of polite security.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
6321 U S Highway 76 Young Harris GA
The price is 1.967.438 ₫ per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
1.967.438 ₫
3.791.327 ₫ total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Young Harris. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (640 reviews)
This is a favorite tradition of ours but the last 2 years, the cleanliness of the facility is not up to the Brasstown Valley Resort standards. ALL areas need deep cleaning as there is inches of DUST on baseboards, etc. Our bathroom counter and door was very dusty and the showerhead was not clean. ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Lake Chatuge Lodge

Lake Chatuge Lodge

2 out of 5
653 Highway 76 Hiawassee GA
The price is 1.983.971 ₫ per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
1.983.971 ₫
2.373.103 ₫ total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hiawassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Perfect place to stay near Helen

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Lake Chatuge Lodge
Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals

Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals

2.5 out of 5
171 Copperhead Pkwy Blairsville GA
The price is 2.054.827 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.054.827 ₫
2.432.726 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Blairsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (280 reviews)
Grace & Mellisa great customer service beautiful place !! Enjoyed my birthday !!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals
Quality Inn Andrews

Quality Inn Andrews

2.5 out of 5
138 Country Hearth Inn Dr Andrews NC
The price is 2.229.605 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
2.229.605 ₫
2.474.863 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Andrews. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (569 reviews)
Clean rooms, friendly staff. Doesn’t have much of a breakfast selection for “breakfast included”.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Quality Inn Andrews
Hampton Inn Murphy

Hampton Inn Murphy

2.5 out of 5
1550 Andrews Rd Murphy NC
The price is 3.012.696 ₫ per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
3.012.696 ₫
3.344.092 ₫ total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Murphy. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (540 reviews)
It was perfectly clean with kind employees

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn Murphy
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Murphy

Autumn in the Appalachian Mountains Viewed Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Tarheel

While Tarheel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hiwassee River and Murphy River Walk.

Tarheel
Fern Gully Forest Pano

Upper Peachtree

You might consider checking out Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel while you're exploring Upper Peachtree and the larger Murphy area.

Upper Peachtree
Aerial mountain cabin view

Indian Rock Springs

If you're spending some time in Indian Rock Springs, Nantahala National Forest is a top sight worth visiting.

Indian Rock Springs

Downtown Murphy Travel Guide

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