Tarheel Travel Guide

Murphy

Autumn in the Appalachian Mountains Viewed Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Appalachian mountains on the North Carolina and Tennessee border shows the smokiness that gives them the name Smoky.

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Top hotels in Tarheel

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
Fully refundable
The price is 882.979 ₫ per night from 28 May to 29 May
882.979 ₫
per night
28 May - 29 May
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! (1,098 reviews)
Hotel was great and the newly renovated rooms were beautiful. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 25 Apr 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 2.584.444 ₫ per night from 3 May to 4 May
2.584.444 ₫
per night
3 May - 4 May
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! (1,002 reviews)
Great Property and walking distance to a restaurant and the GA Fairgrounds… Staff was awesome and the property was very clean

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Lake Chatuge Lodge
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
6321 U S Highway 76 Young Harris GA
The price is 2.551.513 ₫ per night from 10 May to 11 May
2.551.513 ₫
per night
10 May - 11 May
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! (678 reviews)
The spa was relaxing. Clean room and friendly staff. Breakfast was good and convenient.

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
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 2.713.535 ₫ per night from 4 May to 5 May
2.713.535 ₫
per night
4 May - 5 May
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! (334 reviews)
Very comfortable bed

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals
Comfort Inn Blairsville Butternut Creek

Comfort Inn Blairsville Butternut Creek

2.5 out of 5
90 Fisher Street Blairsville GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.978.302 ₫ per night from 28 May to 29 May
2.978.302 ₫
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this golf hotel in Blairsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (934 reviews)
Room clean and bed comfortable. Breakfast was an issue-out of some options and limited supplies for other options.

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Comfort Inn Blairsville Butternut Creek
Best Western Milton Inn

Best Western Milton Inn

2.5 out of 5
201 Highway 515 W Blairsville GA
The price is 3.003.330 ₫ per night from 3 May to 4 May
3.003.330 ₫
per night
3 May - 4 May
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! (758 reviews)
Room was clean and air worked properly. The light bulbs needed changing but other than that I was very pleased. Breakfast was good but not well stocked at the time we got there but the staff quickly got what we asked for.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Best Western Milton Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Tarheel

Aerial view Fall Landscape in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

Downtown Murphy

While Downtown Murphy isn't home to many top sights, Hiwassee River and Murphy River Walk are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Murphy
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


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