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

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 romantic area.

Fields of the Wood Bible Park
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
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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
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
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 1.471.313 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.471.313 ₫
2.693.185 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Murphy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,067 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Lake Chatuge Lodge

Lake Chatuge Lodge

2 out of 5
653 Highway 76 Hiawassee GA
The price is 2.218.550 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.218.550 ₫
2.637.872 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
We love this place! Found it and now we love it’

Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 2.076.941 ₫ per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
2.076.941 ₫
2.457.451 ₫ total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (304 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay at Copperhead. We will greeted with a warm welcome by Grace, who was just wonderful. Then when we went to the cabin and opened the door, we were absolutely astonished by its beauty and its personal attention to detail. It had everything we needed and plenty that we didn’t. ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
6321 U S Highway 76 Young Harris GA
The price is 3.051.162 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
3.051.162 ₫
5.014.553 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (660 reviews)
Clean room, as always

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee by IHG

2.5 out of 5
300 Big Sky Dr Hiawassee GA
The price is 2.517.504 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
2.517.504 ₫
3.051.424 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hiawassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was very helpful and friendly

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee by IHG
Best Western Milton Inn

Best Western Milton Inn

2.5 out of 5
201 Highway 515 W Blairsville GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.307.450 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
2.307.450 ₫
2.715.495 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Blairsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (745 reviews)
Tub needs fall prevention strips in bottom and more handholds!!! Room was clean, but carpet has bad stains. Bed is extra hard and pillows are too small.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Best Western Milton Inn
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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 Valley River Arts.

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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