Cafe and shopping experiences
This unique shop has some of the best coffee and donuts in town! Be sure to swing by to say hello to local owners, Kate and Pav as you browse the cool stuff they have. Our favorite donuts are the powdered sugar ones...yum!
36 locals recommend
Rare Bird Emporium
680 Andrews RdThis unique shop has some of the best coffee and donuts in town! Be sure to swing by to say hello to local owners, Kate and Pav as you browse the cool stuff they have. Our favorite donuts are the powdered sugar ones...yum!
Have an easy day and check out historic, downtown Murphy. Chat with the local shop owners. They have some amazing stories to tell you about this area and their journey of choosing Murphy to call home. Find the Yellow Brick Road in downtown and post your picture on Instagram #foresttherapymurphync
97 locals recommend
Murphy
Have an easy day and check out historic, downtown Murphy. Chat with the local shop owners. They have some amazing stories to tell you about this area and their journey of choosing Murphy to call home. Find the Yellow Brick Road in downtown and post your picture on Instagram #foresttherapymurphync
While you're down in Blairsville, visit this cute coffee shop. They also serve food and have a few shopping options :) This is a great place to go if it's raining because they have plenty of seating and many board games to play while you wait out the rain.
38 locals recommend
Cabin Coffee Co.
44 Town SqWhile you're down in Blairsville, visit this cute coffee shop. They also serve food and have a few shopping options :) This is a great place to go if it's raining because they have plenty of seating and many board games to play while you wait out the rain.
What a pleasant surprise going into this bottle shop! They have wines from around the world, wine slushies, cider on tap, and various other beverages. You can purchase there and sit down to enjoy some cheese and crackers with your wine, or take it all home :) They also have a great tasting wine bar set up with 8 bottles carefully selected by the owner. You can then put your credit card in the machine and choose a tasting of that wine, a half glass, or a full glass. Then continue your own wine tasting journey :) I also enjoyed the cinnamon licorice :)
Fairycross Bottle Shop
What a pleasant surprise going into this bottle shop! They have wines from around the world, wine slushies, cider on tap, and various other beverages. You can purchase there and sit down to enjoy some cheese and crackers with your wine, or take it all home :) They also have a great tasting wine bar set up with 8 bottles carefully selected by the owner. You can then put your credit card in the machine and choose a tasting of that wine, a half glass, or a full glass. Then continue your own wine tasting journey :) I also enjoyed the cinnamon licorice :)
Hiking and walking trails
All my favorites are here!! I recommend using the AllTrails app for accurate maps. If you choose to pay the annual fee of $30, you can even download trail maps for offline navigation.
This is such a great, easy walk and located in historic downtown Murphy. I recommend parking at the train depot because there is always plenty of free parking there. Be sure to look for the Sasquatch sign. If you find it, tell us about it by posting your picture on Instagram with #foresttherapymurphync
52 locals recommend
Murphy River Walk
Murphy River WalkThis is such a great, easy walk and located in historic downtown Murphy. I recommend parking at the train depot because there is always plenty of free parking there. Be sure to look for the Sasquatch sign. If you find it, tell us about it by posting your picture on Instagram with #foresttherapymurphync
My good friend, Sable introduced me to this hike. I love it and must share with you. It's about an hour drive from the cabin and although I wish it were open for sunrise...the visitors center and gate does not open until 10am. It's a very small fee to get in...I think $5 per car??? Visit the site to be sure and get updated information. They also have a great visitors center/shop. There are restrooms at this facility too :) Enjoy your hike!
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurMy good friend, Sable introduced me to this hike. I love it and must share with you. It's about an hour drive from the cabin and although I wish it were open for sunrise...the visitors center and gate does not open until 10am. It's a very small fee to get in...I think $5 per car??? Visit the site to be sure and get updated information. They also have a great visitors center/shop. There are restrooms at this facility too :) Enjoy your hike!
Outstanding hike! This forest is beautiful and I went in late November when the leaves were off the trees. I can only imagine it when the leaves are fully on or in the Fall. Must be gorgeous! There is a lower loop and an upper loop that connect like a figure 8. Each loop is less than 2 miles. I recommend taking your camera and a few snacks so that you can stop for a bit and marvel at nature.
106 locals recommend
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdOutstanding hike! This forest is beautiful and I went in late November when the leaves were off the trees. I can only imagine it when the leaves are fully on or in the Fall. Must be gorgeous! There is a lower loop and an upper loop that connect like a figure 8. Each loop is less than 2 miles. I recommend taking your camera and a few snacks so that you can stop for a bit and marvel at nature.
Only 40-minute drive from the cabin :) Explore two waterfalls along a scenic creek on the Turtletown Creek Falls trail. Located in the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee, this is a must hike for any skill level.
21 locals recommend
Turtletown Creek Falls Trailhead
1239 Farner RdOnly 40-minute drive from the cabin :) Explore two waterfalls along a scenic creek on the Turtletown Creek Falls trail. Located in the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee, this is a must hike for any skill level.
There are so many hiking trails in this park and it only cost $5 to get into Vogel. 2 of my favorites are Bear Hair Gap Trail which you can find on google, or I use my All Trails app for all nearby hiking trails. 2nd fave is the trail that leads to Blood Mountain which is one of the most difficult part of the Appalachian trail in the southern most part. To say that you got to Blood Mountain is a thing!! You can access the train from the Bear Hair Gap Trail...just begin on this trail and then you'll see a sign to Blood Mountain. This is a difficult hike up so bring plenty of water and snacks :)
117 locals recommend
Vogel State Park
405 Vogel State Park RdThere are so many hiking trails in this park and it only cost $5 to get into Vogel. 2 of my favorites are Bear Hair Gap Trail which you can find on google, or I use my All Trails app for all nearby hiking trails. 2nd fave is the trail that leads to Blood Mountain which is one of the most difficult part of the Appalachian trail in the southern most part. To say that you got to Blood Mountain is a thing!! You can access the train from the Bear Hair Gap Trail...just begin on this trail and then you'll see a sign to Blood Mountain. This is a difficult hike up so bring plenty of water and snacks :)
2.3 mile hike at a moderate level...should take you about 1 hour and 20 minutes...beautiful views at the top
16 locals recommend
Panther Top Lookout
2.3 mile hike at a moderate level...should take you about 1 hour and 20 minutes...beautiful views at the top
Once you get to the trailhead, you'll see there are several trails ranging from easy to moderate. These trails are also a mountain bikers paradise!! Pack a lunch or dinner picnic because there are a couple tables you can sit and enjoy your food by the lake before or after your hike :)
25 locals recommend
Jack Rabbit Trailhead
1203 Jack Rabbit RdOnce you get to the trailhead, you'll see there are several trails ranging from easy to moderate. These trails are also a mountain bikers paradise!! Pack a lunch or dinner picnic because there are a couple tables you can sit and enjoy your food by the lake before or after your hike :)
This is an awesome place to take the family for a picnic, play in the water, see a waterfall, hike, etc. Lovely drive there too :)
54 locals recommend
Fires Creek Picnic Area
1767 Fires Creek Wildlife RdThis is an awesome place to take the family for a picnic, play in the water, see a waterfall, hike, etc. Lovely drive there too :)
Sightseeing
Ocoee River is just a 30-40 minute drive from the cabin headed west on 64. You can drive for miles following it for more gorgeous views. If you keep going you can check out Chattanooga which is a 2-hour drive from Forest Therapy.
80 locals recommend
Ocoee River
Ocoee River is just a 30-40 minute drive from the cabin headed west on 64. You can drive for miles following it for more gorgeous views. If you keep going you can check out Chattanooga which is a 2-hour drive from Forest Therapy.
Beginning at Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line is the Tail of the Dragon. It is considered by many as one of the world's foremost motorcycling and sports car touring roads. Anyone looking for an exciting highway will enjoy this 11-mile stretch of US 129.
The route skirts the southwest border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park starting at the North Carolina/Tennessee border and ending at Chilhowee Lake in Tennessee.
23 locals recommend
Tail of the Dragon - scenic lookout
Beginning at Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line is the Tail of the Dragon. It is considered by many as one of the world's foremost motorcycling and sports car touring roads. Anyone looking for an exciting highway will enjoy this 11-mile stretch of US 129.
The route skirts the southwest border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park starting at the North Carolina/Tennessee border and ending at Chilhowee Lake in Tennessee.
Stop on by our visitors center in downtown Murphy to ask about scenic driving trips that interest you most :)
Located at 20 Tennessee St, Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: (828) 557-0602
Murphy Visitor Center
20 Tennessee StreetStop on by our visitors center in downtown Murphy to ask about scenic driving trips that interest you most :)
Located at 20 Tennessee St, Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: (828) 557-0602
1 hour 30 minute drive to access the Maggie Valley entrance to this famous, scenic drive!!
You'll probably be stopping at various country shops along the way too so be sure to make this a full-day trip.
Visit this website to learn more about the Parkway https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway1 hour 30 minute drive to access the Maggie Valley entrance to this famous, scenic drive!!
You'll probably be stopping at various country shops along the way too so be sure to make this a full-day trip.
Visit this website to learn more about the Parkway https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
Food scene
Red Brick Deli is Lenny's favorite sandwich shop in town! Any sandwich with a lot of meat on it is his recommendation :) Since it's located in historic, downtown Murphy you can easily make a day of it and visit the local shops or take a walk nearby at the Murphy Riverwalk.
89 Tennessee St
89 Tennessee StreetRed Brick Deli is Lenny's favorite sandwich shop in town! Any sandwich with a lot of meat on it is his recommendation :) Since it's located in historic, downtown Murphy you can easily make a day of it and visit the local shops or take a walk nearby at the Murphy Riverwalk.
Great place for dining in the historic downtown area of Murphy. I love the location and convenience, as well as the food. Try the pan-fried local trout served with crispy brussel sprouts :)
36 locals recommend
Bistro 29
29 Tennessee StGreat place for dining in the historic downtown area of Murphy. I love the location and convenience, as well as the food. Try the pan-fried local trout served with crispy brussel sprouts :)
Love the quaint feeling of this restaurant and they are super friendly! I stopped here after hiking at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and it had good, southern cooking. The apple crisp with vanilla ice cream on top was delish!
16 locals recommend
Willow Tree Restaurant, Catering and Bakery
302 Ford StLove the quaint feeling of this restaurant and they are super friendly! I stopped here after hiking at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and it had good, southern cooking. The apple crisp with vanilla ice cream on top was delish!
Hoppy Trout Brewing Company
911 Main StGreat pizza! They even have a gluten free option :)
If you like Chinese, then this is a good place to go that actually has a dine-in option :)
16 locals recommend
So's Good Kitchen 蘇館
1221 US-64If you like Chinese, then this is a good place to go that actually has a dine-in option :)
Totally southern food made with local ingredients in a homey log cabin. Open for breakfast & lunch and has a cute shop :) Located in Blairsville, GA which is about 30 minutes away.
58 locals recommend
The Sawmill Place
1150 Pat Haralson DrTotally southern food made with local ingredients in a homey log cabin. Open for breakfast & lunch and has a cute shop :) Located in Blairsville, GA which is about 30 minutes away.
Best Mexican food in Murphy!! All the locals eat here :) Be ready for an extensive menu though...took me awhile to decide. While you are choosing though, order yourself an El Maguey dip with tortilla chips...yum!
El maguey #4 Mexican restaurant
1466 Andrews RoadBest Mexican food in Murphy!! All the locals eat here :) Be ready for an extensive menu though...took me awhile to decide. While you are choosing though, order yourself an El Maguey dip with tortilla chips...yum!
My husband and I had a delicious ribeye steak here!! Excellent service and good food :) Right in downtown Murphy.
Call for a reservation on the weekends.
18 locals recommend
Legends Steakhouse
42 Tennessee StreetMy husband and I had a delicious ribeye steak here!! Excellent service and good food :) Right in downtown Murphy.
Call for a reservation on the weekends.
This is an absolute, local favorite! Just a short drive to Blairsville GA...about 30 minutes and you'll find some great BBQ!!
42 locals recommend
Jim's Smokin' Que
4971 Gainesville HwyThis is an absolute, local favorite! Just a short drive to Blairsville GA...about 30 minutes and you'll find some great BBQ!!
I admit I'm not a beer drinker but those I know, love this place. They are known for their food though too...try the buffalo cauliflower. Yum!
If you go during peak hours, be prepared for a long wait. Try off-hours instead :)
60 locals recommend
Nocturnal Brewing
893 US-64 BUSI admit I'm not a beer drinker but those I know, love this place. They are known for their food though too...try the buffalo cauliflower. Yum!
If you go during peak hours, be prepared for a long wait. Try off-hours instead :)
Irish food :)
We went here on St. Patrick's Day!! Great food and had to make reservation for this special day but normally no ressie's needed :) Located in downtown Murphy.
41 locals recommend
Parson's Pub
19 Tennessee StIrish food :)
We went here on St. Patrick's Day!! Great food and had to make reservation for this special day but normally no ressie's needed :) Located in downtown Murphy.
In the same shopping area as The Daily Grind and The Curiosity Shop, you'll find some yummy ice cream. Just walk towards the back when you enter and you'll find it :)
7 locals recommend
Mimo's Ice Cream & Twisted Treats
46 Valley River AveIn the same shopping area as The Daily Grind and The Curiosity Shop, you'll find some yummy ice cream. Just walk towards the back when you enter and you'll find it :)
Loved this place! Right in downtown Blairsville and if you catch the right night, you'll get the buy one taco, get one free :) When my daughter and I went there recently, they had live music too which was a huge plus for me!!
28 locals recommend
Lucky's Taqueria and Cantina
17 Merchants WalkLoved this place! Right in downtown Blairsville and if you catch the right night, you'll get the buy one taco, get one free :) When my daughter and I went there recently, they had live music too which was a huge plus for me!!
What a great little place in downtown Blairsville! My daughter and I went there and had wonderful meals. The owner and staff were very friendly. Highly recommended.
10 locals recommend
Lala's Kitchen in the Mountains
53B Merchants WalkWhat a great little place in downtown Blairsville! My daughter and I went there and had wonderful meals. The owner and staff were very friendly. Highly recommended.
My husband really wanted to find some good Chinese food and we finally found this place. It has not only Chinese, but also Thai and Japanese. Only 30 minutes away :)
22 locals recommend
Asiano
1382 US-76My husband really wanted to find some good Chinese food and we finally found this place. It has not only Chinese, but also Thai and Japanese. Only 30 minutes away :)
Craft cocktails, farm to table dining experience, and music on weekends :)
*Make reservations ahead of time.
34 locals recommend
The Crown Restaurant
135 Emily LnCraft cocktails, farm to table dining experience, and music on weekends :)
*Make reservations ahead of time.
Sage offers an elevated dining experience featuring ingredients and flavors of American regional cuisine with strong influences from Southern Appalachia.
*Make a reservation.
Sage - Elevated Dining
Sage offers an elevated dining experience featuring ingredients and flavors of American regional cuisine with strong influences from Southern Appalachia.
*Make a reservation.
Harvest on Main is my favorite place to eat in historic Blue Ridge! Wait to you read the love story of how this place started which is printed on the menu :)
*Make a reservation ahead of time.
221 locals recommend
The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro
576 E Main StHarvest on Main is my favorite place to eat in historic Blue Ridge! Wait to you read the love story of how this place started which is printed on the menu :)
*Make a reservation ahead of time.
In the quaint town of Hayesville, North Carolina, The Copper Door holds a spot among the Top 100 Restaurants in America, as voted by Open Table Diners.
The cuisine at The Copper Door is influenced by classic French techniques with a good dose of south Louisiana flavors blended in.
The Copper Door features Mid-Western 100% Black Angus beef from Meats by Linz and fresh caught seafood including Diver Scallops, North Atlantic Salmon and line caught fish from the East Coast and Caribbean.
*MUST make a reservation ahead of time.
121 locals recommend
The Copper Door
2 Sullivan StIn the quaint town of Hayesville, North Carolina, The Copper Door holds a spot among the Top 100 Restaurants in America, as voted by Open Table Diners.
The cuisine at The Copper Door is influenced by classic French techniques with a good dose of south Louisiana flavors blended in.
The Copper Door features Mid-Western 100% Black Angus beef from Meats by Linz and fresh caught seafood including Diver Scallops, North Atlantic Salmon and line caught fish from the East Coast and Caribbean.
*MUST make a reservation ahead of time.
Looking for a nice dinner out with ambiance and music on weekends? This is right in the downtown area of Murphy.
*Make a reservation ahead of time.
75 locals recommend
Murphy's Chophouse
130 Valley River AveLooking for a nice dinner out with ambiance and music on weekends? This is right in the downtown area of Murphy.
*Make a reservation ahead of time.
I have not been here but hear from many that this is a great place for some comfort food :)
7 locals recommend
Comfort Grub
5722 US-64I have not been here but hear from many that this is a great place for some comfort food :)
Appalachian Rolled Ice Cream
Another great spot for ice cream in downtown Murphy :)
Food shopping
Ingles and Starbucks located together! This is the main grocery store for western North Carolina. They have more than just food though...you'll find some items that you may find at Walmart as well like household items. Bonus for the Ingles is that it does have Starbucks and of course, free WiFi :)
Story behind the dog...early on I saw this dog in this car parked at Ingles. I took a picture and posted on my Facebook page saying, "what do you think this dog is saying or thinking?" I got hundreds of likes and comments that were so funny. I decided to make him the mascot of this Ingles :)
36 locals recommend
Ingles Markets
2060 US-19Ingles and Starbucks located together! This is the main grocery store for western North Carolina. They have more than just food though...you'll find some items that you may find at Walmart as well like household items. Bonus for the Ingles is that it does have Starbucks and of course, free WiFi :)
Story behind the dog...early on I saw this dog in this car parked at Ingles. I took a picture and posted on my Facebook page saying, "what do you think this dog is saying or thinking?" I got hundreds of likes and comments that were so funny. I decided to make him the mascot of this Ingles :)
They have just about everything here and it's super convenient. Less than 5 miles from the cabin.
44 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
93 US-19They have just about everything here and it's super convenient. Less than 5 miles from the cabin.
Check their Facebook page before going to check hours and you'll see what they have available that day :)
Joe's Produce
100 Blairsville HwyCheck their Facebook page before going to check hours and you'll see what they have available that day :)
Right Choice Organics
I have not been here yet but a few others have told me about it.
Blend Superfood Cafe
3608 E 1st StCafe & Market
S&S Smoothies and Supplements
Smoothies & Health Supplements
SMM Farms
Fresh, locally grown produce.
Shopping and Art
My husband and I stopped by here to look at the furniture and were blown away! Amazing work by these artisan woodworkers. All furniture is Amish made in solid wood. I also loved the small, decorative items and artwork. This is a great place to walk around...like an art gallery.
Mountain Top Furniture
3733 Murphy HwyMy husband and I stopped by here to look at the furniture and were blown away! Amazing work by these artisan woodworkers. All furniture is Amish made in solid wood. I also loved the small, decorative items and artwork. This is a great place to walk around...like an art gallery.
We went for pizza at Hoppy Trout in downtown Andrews and then went for a little walk. When we stumbled on Dean's shop...we were amazed! I've never seen anything like this store. Dean has owned it for 28 years now and you can tell he takes great pride in his passion of books, music and art.
Dean's Consignment
982 Main StWe went for pizza at Hoppy Trout in downtown Andrews and then went for a little walk. When we stumbled on Dean's shop...we were amazed! I've never seen anything like this store. Dean has owned it for 28 years now and you can tell he takes great pride in his passion of books, music and art.
Such a cute shop! This is located right in downtown Murphy and has some great BOHO type items, along with some gemstones and other holistic vibe items. They have quite a bit of clothing too.
Serenity Mountain Gift Shop
35 Tennessee StSuch a cute shop! This is located right in downtown Murphy and has some great BOHO type items, along with some gemstones and other holistic vibe items. They have quite a bit of clothing too.
This little shop shares the same building as the Daily Grind in downtown Murphy. Small but has a good variety of books and gifts from the area.
Curiosity Shop Bookstore
46 Valley River AveThis little shop shares the same building as the Daily Grind in downtown Murphy. Small but has a good variety of books and gifts from the area.
Gorgeous crafts!! Extension books on "how-to" when it comes to all types of crafts, homesteading, etc.
Allow time afterwards to walk around the wooded, folk school campus :)
Folk School Craft shop
1 Folk School RdGorgeous crafts!! Extension books on "how-to" when it comes to all types of crafts, homesteading, etc.
Allow time afterwards to walk around the wooded, folk school campus :)
A good friend of mine LOVES this place!! Unique items and reasonably priced.
Amish furniture, jellies, birdhouses, candles, accessories, yard art, signs, vintage, and more.
New Old Stuff
93 Rockridge RdA good friend of mine LOVES this place!! Unique items and reasonably priced.
Amish furniture, jellies, birdhouses, candles, accessories, yard art, signs, vintage, and more.
Incredible artisan work here!!
Pam Silva and her husband work with 20 other artisans for this amazing collection of crafts. Felted wool, collage, jewelry, gourds, baskets, clay art, mixed media, pottery, handknit clothing, handwoven tapestries, eco dyed clothing and fiber art supplies.
10956 Old Hwy. 64 Brasstown, NC 28902
Phone: 828-835-9413
Silva Gallery
10956 Old Hwy 64 WIncredible artisan work here!!
Pam Silva and her husband work with 20 other artisans for this amazing collection of crafts. Felted wool, collage, jewelry, gourds, baskets, clay art, mixed media, pottery, handknit clothing, handwoven tapestries, eco dyed clothing and fiber art supplies.
10956 Old Hwy. 64 Brasstown, NC 28902
Phone: 828-835-9413
Love this place! I really enjoyed the explanation of how they source their olive oil along with the balsamic vinegar. Then I went to see the "pairings" board. I decided to do a tasting of the chipotle olive oil and chocolate balsamic vinegar. Wow! It was amazing and this is exactly what we bought. Love it drizzled over vegetables, salads, fish and chicken!! They also have a location in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
8 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company
104 Tennessee StLove this place! I really enjoyed the explanation of how they source their olive oil along with the balsamic vinegar. Then I went to see the "pairings" board. I decided to do a tasting of the chipotle olive oil and chocolate balsamic vinegar. Wow! It was amazing and this is exactly what we bought. Love it drizzled over vegetables, salads, fish and chicken!! They also have a location in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
LOVE this place and LOVE Hannah! You can follow her on IG @blueridgebeautybarn
She's always looking for clean ingredients in her skincare line. She also has several lines of clean makeup and various other personal care products. Every time I'm in Blue Ridge, I pop in to see her and buy a few items :)
Blue Ridge Beauty Barn
LOVE this place and LOVE Hannah! You can follow her on IG @blueridgebeautybarn
She's always looking for clean ingredients in her skincare line. She also has several lines of clean makeup and various other personal care products. Every time I'm in Blue Ridge, I pop in to see her and buy a few items :)
Blue Moon Elise
26 Valley River AveHandmade soaps, herbal products, essential oils, etc.
Herbal products and monthly workshops. Be sure to check their hours since they are not open every day.
The Herb Crib
Herbal products and monthly workshops. Be sure to check their hours since they are not open every day.
Experiences
This school offers weekend or week-long classes in traditional and present-day arts and crafts, cooking, gardening and nature studies.
A destination unto itself, the Craft Shop at the Folk School offers carvings from the renowned Brasstown Carvers and a wide variety of craft items for sale from over 300 regional and national artists. Visitors are also welcome to stop by the school’s craft studios and its History Center, which features exhibits on twentieth century Appalachian culture.
The campus features a variety of easy nature trails, including the Rivercane Walk, a quarter-mile creekside loop trail with sculptures from area artists honoring the local Cherokee heritage. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds during daylight hours, check out the Craft Shop, peek in at the classes in session, and stroll the nature trails.
Find out about the great plethora of Campbell classes taught by celebrated masters by visiting www.folkschool.org
125 locals recommend
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdThis school offers weekend or week-long classes in traditional and present-day arts and crafts, cooking, gardening and nature studies.
A destination unto itself, the Craft Shop at the Folk School offers carvings from the renowned Brasstown Carvers and a wide variety of craft items for sale from over 300 regional and national artists. Visitors are also welcome to stop by the school’s craft studios and its History Center, which features exhibits on twentieth century Appalachian culture.
The campus features a variety of easy nature trails, including the Rivercane Walk, a quarter-mile creekside loop trail with sculptures from area artists honoring the local Cherokee heritage. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds during daylight hours, check out the Craft Shop, peek in at the classes in session, and stroll the nature trails.
Find out about the great plethora of Campbell classes taught by celebrated masters by visiting www.folkschool.org
Nantahala Outdoor Center is a commercial outdoor guide service and retail store located at 13077 Highway 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713. Rafting, zip lines, instruction, outdoor gear and more!
Named "The Best Outfitter on Earth" by National Geographic.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Nantahala Outdoor Center is a commercial outdoor guide service and retail store located at 13077 Highway 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713. Rafting, zip lines, instruction, outdoor gear and more!
Named "The Best Outfitter on Earth" by National Geographic.
This is highly recommended if you're looking for snow sports in the winter. I have not been here but many friends of mine have gone here and had so much fun with their family. It will take anywhere from 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours driving from the cabin.
231 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdThis is highly recommended if you're looking for snow sports in the winter. I have not been here but many friends of mine have gone here and had so much fun with their family. It will take anywhere from 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours driving from the cabin.
I have not done this yet...but hear it's very relaxing :) Here's a bit more information on them.
At West Tubing Company, we offer an unique tubing adventure on beautiful Brasstown Creek. Having fun will be the priority as you begin your float trip at West Preserve, our put-in point, and end your experience at West Outpost. After tubing, the Outpost offers burgers and beverages, and you can relax on our covered deck overlooking Brasstown Creek. Take home a tee shirt from our gift shop, there’s so much more to West Tubing Company! We’re not your ordinary tubing company.
9 locals recommend
West Tubing Company
6175 Old Hwy 64 WI have not done this yet...but hear it's very relaxing :) Here's a bit more information on them.
At West Tubing Company, we offer an unique tubing adventure on beautiful Brasstown Creek. Having fun will be the priority as you begin your float trip at West Preserve, our put-in point, and end your experience at West Outpost. After tubing, the Outpost offers burgers and beverages, and you can relax on our covered deck overlooking Brasstown Creek. Take home a tee shirt from our gift shop, there’s so much more to West Tubing Company! We’re not your ordinary tubing company.
Luxury spa services!! You'll love this day spa located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Must book in advance...I'd recommend a couple weeks to get all of the spa services that you want. I highly recommend the Salt Cave too :)
42 locals recommend
Serenity in the Mountains Spa
59 McKinney RdLuxury spa services!! You'll love this day spa located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Must book in advance...I'd recommend a couple weeks to get all of the spa services that you want. I highly recommend the Salt Cave too :)
You can book a farm and ranch tour here for 30 minutes or 60 minutes and they have a farm store.
Walnut Hollow Ranch offers the highest quality beef with the highest animal welfare standards.
Phone: 828-389-8931
1100 Carter Cove Road, Hayesville, NC 28904
Walnut Hollow Ranch - Premium Black Angus Beef
1100 Carter Cove RdYou can book a farm and ranch tour here for 30 minutes or 60 minutes and they have a farm store.
Walnut Hollow Ranch offers the highest quality beef with the highest animal welfare standards.
Phone: 828-389-8931
1100 Carter Cove Road, Hayesville, NC 28904
Blairsville Bikes & Hikes
49 F Blue Ridge StYou can rent mountain bikes here :)
Book your trip in advance!
https://brscenic.com/
Starting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, riders take a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside. The first leg of the adventure takes riders on a one hour trip to the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee, nestled deep in the mountains on each state’s line. Passengers enjoy all the towns have to offer during a two-hour layover before taking the one-hour return trip through the scenic forest and back to the depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
381 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StBook your trip in advance!
https://brscenic.com/
Starting at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, riders take a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside. The first leg of the adventure takes riders on a one hour trip to the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee, nestled deep in the mountains on each state’s line. Passengers enjoy all the towns have to offer during a two-hour layover before taking the one-hour return trip through the scenic forest and back to the depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
This museum is located in downtown Murphy :) Make this part of your day to visit and then have some lunch at The Daily Grind or dinner at Legends Steakhouse :)
24 locals recommend
Cherokee Historical Museum
87 Peachtree StThis museum is located in downtown Murphy :) Make this part of your day to visit and then have some lunch at The Daily Grind or dinner at Legends Steakhouse :)
Cute local movie theater located in downtown Murphy :) Tickets are only $5.50 :) Be sure to check the website for showings...there are only 2 movies at one time.
http://www.thehenntheatre.com/
23 locals recommend
Henn Theatre
38 Tennessee StCute local movie theater located in downtown Murphy :) Tickets are only $5.50 :) Be sure to check the website for showings...there are only 2 movies at one time.
http://www.thehenntheatre.com/
Great place to enjoy mini golf, gem mining, and have an ice cream afterwards :) They serve Mayfield daily ice cream...yum!!
11 locals recommend
Bear Creek Adventures Mini Golf and Gem Mining
7289 US-64Great place to enjoy mini golf, gem mining, and have an ice cream afterwards :) They serve Mayfield daily ice cream...yum!!
This casino/bowling alley/billiard tables/restaurants is so nice!! I was very impressed!! It's only 3 years old and very clean. I'm not a gambler but loved bowling with my daughter:). The cleanest bowling alley I've ever seen!!
160 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyThis casino/bowling alley/billiard tables/restaurants is so nice!! I was very impressed!! It's only 3 years old and very clean. I'm not a gambler but loved bowling with my daughter:). The cleanest bowling alley I've ever seen!!
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrToccoa River Outfitters
120 Grand AveFlyfishing guide :)
I've heard this is a great place to enjoy horseback riding. Be sure to make reservations.
29 locals recommend
Chunky Gal Stables
1306 Hot House RdI've heard this is a great place to enjoy horseback riding. Be sure to make reservations.