Guidebook for Murphy
Food Scene
Joe's BBQ
47 Toccoa AveBest ribs in country!
ShoeBooties Cafe
25 Peachtree StGreat menu, exceptionally good food and even better service.
Low-key cafe with a handcrafted bar offering coffee, draft beer, wine & light fare, plus live music.
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The Daily Grind and Wine
46 Valley River AveLow-key cafe with a handcrafted bar offering coffee, draft beer, wine & light fare, plus live music.
Foods Amazing great atmosphere, friendly service AND BEER IS GOOD and COLD.
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Parson's Pub
19 Tennessee StFoods Amazing great atmosphere, friendly service AND BEER IS GOOD and COLD.
Contemporary eatery featuring steaks, seafood, wine & cocktails, plus a patio bar.
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Murphy's Chophouse
130 Valley River AveContemporary eatery featuring steaks, seafood, wine & cocktails, plus a patio bar.
Valley River Brewery
71 Tennessee StSuper friendly, tasty beers, great food.
Friendly waitress, fast service, clean and homey atmosphere. Very reasonably priced for the portion size and quality of the food.
Mama Mia's Italian Cucina
269 Valley River AvenueFriendly waitress, fast service, clean and homey atmosphere. Very reasonably priced for the portion size and quality of the food.
FAMILY FRIENDLY, LOCAL BBQ RESTAURANTS
Rib Country BBQ Restaurant’s choice cuts of meat are basted with a special sauce and Bar-B-Qued over selected hardwoods, carefully balancing heat and cooking time to seal in that special Rib Country taste.
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Rib Country BBQ (Murphy, NC)
2121 E U.S. Highway 64 AltFAMILY FRIENDLY, LOCAL BBQ RESTAURANTS
Rib Country BBQ Restaurant’s choice cuts of meat are basted with a special sauce and Bar-B-Qued over selected hardwoods, carefully balancing heat and cooking time to seal in that special Rib Country taste.
Really great Italian food in the mountains. There's a pizzeria and a regular restaurant with different hours, so check before you go. You won't be disappointed.
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La Pizzeria at Cucina Rustica
76 Forge Mill RdReally great Italian food in the mountains. There's a pizzeria and a regular restaurant with different hours, so check before you go. You won't be disappointed.
Shopping
The town of Blue Ridge offers visitors uptown shopping and amazing dining in a charming small town setting. Blue Ridge has an artsy vibe, with a vibrant arts scene, local art galleries and great community theater. The town has three craft breweries and live music on weekends. Blue Ridge was founded in 1886 as a result of the arrival of the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad. In the early years, there were five hotels and several boarding houses in downtown Blue Ridge, and the town was promoted as the "Switzerland of the South."
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Blue Ridge
The town of Blue Ridge offers visitors uptown shopping and amazing dining in a charming small town setting. Blue Ridge has an artsy vibe, with a vibrant arts scene, local art galleries and great community theater. The town has three craft breweries and live music on weekends. Blue Ridge was founded in 1886 as a result of the arrival of the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad. In the early years, there were five hotels and several boarding houses in downtown Blue Ridge, and the town was promoted as the "Switzerland of the South."
Entertainment & Activities
Mountain View Marina proudly features a wide variety of boat rentals on beautiful Lake Hiwassee in Murphy, NC. Whether your planning an afternoon of fun in the sun or an exciting family vacation, they have the watercraft and friendly staff to meet your needs.
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Mountain View Marina
200 Dean Aldrich DrMountain View Marina proudly features a wide variety of boat rentals on beautiful Lake Hiwassee in Murphy, NC. Whether your planning an afternoon of fun in the sun or an exciting family vacation, they have the watercraft and friendly staff to meet your needs.
The 18-hole "Cherokee Hills" course at the Cherokee Hills Country Club facility in Murphy, North Carolina features 6,324 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 70.0 and it has a slope rating of 113. Designed by William Wells, the Cherokee Hills golf course opened in 1969.
Cherokee Hills Golf Club
216 Club House RdThe 18-hole "Cherokee Hills" course at the Cherokee Hills Country Club facility in Murphy, North Carolina features 6,324 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 70.0 and it has a slope rating of 113. Designed by William Wells, the Cherokee Hills golf course opened in 1969.
The course is located on Hwy 64, just 3.5 miles east of Ducktown, TN. Entrance is on the west-bound lane or 17 miles west of Murphy, N.C.
Copper Basin Golf Club
5765 US-64The course is located on Hwy 64, just 3.5 miles east of Ducktown, TN. Entrance is on the west-bound lane or 17 miles west of Murphy, N.C.
The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river. Enjoy delightful mountain scenery and playful rapids in the spectacular Nantahala Gorge. Your raft will splash through bouncing waves and spin on fast currents under the guidance of a highly-trained river guide. Occasional calm spots give rafters a chance to soak in the forest, wildflowers and each other’s company. The Nantahala is an annual ritual for thousands of families.
All necessary gear and equipment are provided.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river. Enjoy delightful mountain scenery and playful rapids in the spectacular Nantahala Gorge. Your raft will splash through bouncing waves and spin on fast currents under the guidance of a highly-trained river guide. Occasional calm spots give rafters a chance to soak in the forest, wildflowers and each other’s company. The Nantahala is an annual ritual for thousands of families.
All necessary gear and equipment are provided.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale casino off US Route 19 featuring a lively casino with slots, over 100 table games and poker, an entertainment center hosting concerts and other events, and multiple dining options, including an all-you-can-eat-buffet.
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyUpscale casino off US Route 19 featuring a lively casino with slots, over 100 table games and poker, an entertainment center hosting concerts and other events, and multiple dining options, including an all-you-can-eat-buffet.
Essentials
Best grocery store in the area! Staff is always helpful and talkative. Selection is outstanding for a grocery in a small mountain town. They've got a Starbucks kiosk too!
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Ingles Markets
2060 US-19Best grocery store in the area! Staff is always helpful and talkative. Selection is outstanding for a grocery in a small mountain town. They've got a Starbucks kiosk too!
Sightseeing
Tucked into the charming mountain village of Blue Ridge, Georgia in the lush Chattahoochee National Forest. The area is known as the "antique capital" of Georgia with friendly folks and an old time atmosphere.
The relaxing ride starts at the historic depot, built in 1905 in downtown Blue Ridge, then stops for a layover in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot St Tucked into the charming mountain village of Blue Ridge, Georgia in the lush Chattahoochee National Forest. The area is known as the "antique capital" of Georgia with friendly folks and an old time atmosphere.
The relaxing ride starts at the historic depot, built in 1905 in downtown Blue Ridge, then stops for a layover in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee.
Parks & Nature
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest near Robbinsville is a living memorial to writer/poet Joyce Kilmer, best known for the poem, “Trees.” The Forest is a rare example of an old growth cove hardwood forest, an extremely diverse forest type unique to the Appalachian Mountains. Take a two-mile easy hike to see poplar, hemlock, red and white oak, basswood, beech, and sycamore.
Some are more than 400 years old and rise to heights of over 100 feet and have circumferences of up to 20 feet!
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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdJoyce Kilmer Memorial Forest near Robbinsville is a living memorial to writer/poet Joyce Kilmer, best known for the poem, “Trees.” The Forest is a rare example of an old growth cove hardwood forest, an extremely diverse forest type unique to the Appalachian Mountains. Take a two-mile easy hike to see poplar, hemlock, red and white oak, basswood, beech, and sycamore.
Some are more than 400 years old and rise to heights of over 100 feet and have circumferences of up to 20 feet!