Food Scene
Rib Country BBQ (Murphy, NC)
2121 E U.S. Highway 64 AltCasual, country style setting with good BBQ.
Great sandwiches and really friendly people. I like the Cuban Sandwich. They close pretty early, around 3:00pm.
17 locals recommend
Red Brick Deli
89 Tennessee StGreat sandwiches and really friendly people. I like the Cuban Sandwich. They close pretty early, around 3:00pm.
Fine dining but still pretty casual. A little more expensive but good quality and nice menu.
75 locals recommend
Murphy's Chophouse
130 Valley River AveFine dining but still pretty casual. A little more expensive but good quality and nice menu.
Parks & Nature
Nice loop trails of different lengths. The trails are for hiking and mountain biking. There is a pretty creek at the beginning. There is a long dirt road to the trail head. A normal car is fine but if it's been raining just take your time.
18 locals recommend
Piney Knob Trails
Reserve DriveNice loop trails of different lengths. The trails are for hiking and mountain biking. There is a pretty creek at the beginning. There is a long dirt road to the trail head. A normal car is fine but if it's been raining just take your time.
Great place for a picnic with a lake view. There are public BBQ grills and restrooms. There are some short paths to explore the woods and a boat ramp as well.
9 locals recommend
Hanging Dog Recreation Area
State Route 1447Great place for a picnic with a lake view. There are public BBQ grills and restrooms. There are some short paths to explore the woods and a boat ramp as well.
Great place for a picnic. There are public BBQ grills and restrooms. Nice big dock to fish from. There is a short hiking trail that will take you to a cool looking dam. Relaxing place. Maybe closed from Jan 1st - April 1st.
14 locals recommend
Cherokee Lake Recreation Area
Great place for a picnic. There are public BBQ grills and restrooms. Nice big dock to fish from. There is a short hiking trail that will take you to a cool looking dam. Relaxing place. Maybe closed from Jan 1st - April 1st.
Murphy River Walk is a very nice walking path that runs along the Valley River flowing through downtown Murphy. Relaxing, easy and lots to look at. There are little stations to scan QR codes with your phone and listen to historic info about the area. If you google Murphy's River Walk it does not show you the proper place to park. Google the two following places to find nice parking lots:
Riverwalk parking, Murphy, NC, USA
or
133 McClelland Street, Murphy, NC, USA
52 locals recommend
Murphy River Walk
Murphy River WalkMurphy River Walk is a very nice walking path that runs along the Valley River flowing through downtown Murphy. Relaxing, easy and lots to look at. There are little stations to scan QR codes with your phone and listen to historic info about the area. If you google Murphy's River Walk it does not show you the proper place to park. Google the two following places to find nice parking lots:
Riverwalk parking, Murphy, NC, USA
or
133 McClelland Street, Murphy, NC, USA
If you're into shooting, Panther Top Range is a public, outdoor range that is pretty quiet during the week. There is no one working there. There is an honor box that you put $3.00 in per person that is shooting. Public restroom available.
Panther Top Gun Range, Nantahala National Forest
National Forest 85 RoadIf you're into shooting, Panther Top Range is a public, outdoor range that is pretty quiet during the week. There is no one working there. There is an honor box that you put $3.00 in per person that is shooting. Public restroom available.
This is a cool spot just below the Hiwassee Dam. You can fish off the rocks and catch trout. There is also a boat ramp and picnic tables.
Lake Apalichia Boat Ramp
Powerhouse RoadThis is a cool spot just below the Hiwassee Dam. You can fish off the rocks and catch trout. There is also a boat ramp and picnic tables.
There is a parking lot just after you cross the dam. Nice views and public restrooms. I believe there is a nice walking path across the street from the parking lot, but I haven't personally checked it out yet.
12 locals recommend
Hiwassee Dam
There is a parking lot just after you cross the dam. Nice views and public restrooms. I believe there is a nice walking path across the street from the parking lot, but I haven't personally checked it out yet.
Here there is a boat ramp along with parking. You can explore and walk around the lake.
Hiwassee - Mickens Br boat ramp
Michen BranchHere there is a boat ramp along with parking. You can explore and walk around the lake.
A short hike to a pretty waterfall. I haven't personally visited this fall yet but I hear it's nice.
North Shoal Falls
1324 Prospect RdA short hike to a pretty waterfall. I haven't personally visited this fall yet but I hear it's nice.
One of my favorite places. There is a short loop trail that hosts a nice waterfall. There are other short trails to explore as well. Also, this is where you can start the Fires Creek Rim Trail which is a 24mile hike that people usually complete in 2 or 3 days. There are picnic tables, BBQ grills and a public restroom. This is one of the best places to go fly fishing for trout. Beautiful place.
54 locals recommend
Fires Creek Picnic Area
1767 Fires Creek Wildlife RdOne of my favorite places. There is a short loop trail that hosts a nice waterfall. There are other short trails to explore as well. Also, this is where you can start the Fires Creek Rim Trail which is a 24mile hike that people usually complete in 2 or 3 days. There are picnic tables, BBQ grills and a public restroom. This is one of the best places to go fly fishing for trout. Beautiful place.
This is a picnic area next to the Nantahala Gorge. Public restrooms available. There are many stops on this road along the gorge and it is beautiful. The river is popular for white water rafting and kayaking. You can catch trout here as well. great place to visit.
Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area
18100 W Hwy 19This is a picnic area next to the Nantahala Gorge. Public restrooms available. There are many stops on this road along the gorge and it is beautiful. The river is popular for white water rafting and kayaking. You can catch trout here as well. great place to visit.
Arts & Culture
If you're into history this will be a nice stop. It's not a huge place but neither is Murphy! I haven't personally visited yet but the reviews look decent.
24 locals recommend
Cherokee Historical Museum
87 Peachtree StIf you're into history this will be a nice stop. It's not a huge place but neither is Murphy! I haven't personally visited yet but the reviews look decent.
Shopping
Deckers Flea Market is a really cool place to walk around if you like antiques and bargain shopping. There's also some local produce and snacks in the same area.
21 locals recommend
Deckers Flea Market
75 Blairsville HwyDeckers Flea Market is a really cool place to walk around if you like antiques and bargain shopping. There's also some local produce and snacks in the same area.