What to Prioritize During Your Stay in Murphy, North Carolina

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Murphy is a town in Cherokee County, North Carolina, at the confluence of the Hiwassee and Valley rivers, in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Murphy is an old town established in the 1830s. Its historic downtown streets are lined with mature trees and well-preserved period buildings. The displays in the Cherokee County Historical Museum depict the rich history of Native Americans and pioneer settlers in the area. Nearby Hiawassee Lake is a popular destination for boating and fishing. Two Crows Farm is an alpaca farm located about nine miles from town and open to visitors. Nottely River Valley Vineyards, LLC. is a family-owned and operated winery and vineyard established in 2008.

Fields of the Wood

Fields of the Wood is a 200-acre park in Cherokee County, North Carolina, owned by the Church of God of Prophecy. The park is famous for its 300-foot-wide, mountainside depiction of the Ten Commandments.

Hiwassee Dam

Hiwassee Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Hiwassee River, near Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina. It is one of three dams on the river built in the late 1930s for flood control and providing electrical power for the region. The construction of the dam created the 6000-acre Hiwassee Lake.

Cherokee County Museum

The displays in the Cherokee County Museum in Murphy, North Carolina depict the rich history of Native Americans and pioneer settlers in the western corner of the state.

Two Crows Farm

Two Crows Farm is an alpaca farm located in the southwestern corner of North Carolina, in the Appalachian hills about nine miles from the town of Murphy. Two Crows Farm celebrates the rural lifestyle through raising alpacas for their luxurious wool.

Nottely River Valley Vineyard

Nottely River Valley Vineyard is a family-owned and operated winery and vineyard established in 2008 near the town of Murphy, North Carolina. The vineyard and winery spread over 10 acres on a 93-acre farm owned by the family since 1820.

Bistro 29

Bistro 29 is an upscale contemporary restaurant and bar in western North Carolina, in Historic Downtown Murphy.

Chevelles 66

Chevelles 66 is a sports themed restaurant and bar in Murphy, North Carolina, with homey atmosphere and the menu focused on the highest quality steaks, fresh seafood, succulent chicken, pasta, salads and desserts.

Book a Stay at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino

Designed to thrill all those who enjoy a little flirting with Lady Luck, Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino boasts more than 50,000 square feet of casino floor.

Valley River Arts Center

Located at the Murphy Art Center (aka the MAC), the Valley River Arts Guild endeavors to bring the joy of art to everyone in the community. Whether you are an observer and admirer or a hands-on artist, you can enjoy a wide variety of art and activities at the center.

Valley River Arts Center, 12 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC 28906, 828 360 3038