Downtown Murphy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view Fall Landscape in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Aerial view Fall Landscape in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Hiking around Murphy, North Carolina. Lots of waterfalls and beautiful trails.
Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery is a historic Methodist chapel and cemetery at Church and Central Streets in Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina. The chapel was built about 1869, and is a vernacular Greek Revival style brick church. The surrounding Murphy Methodist Cemetery contains graves dated as early as about 1840.

Popular places to visit

Fields of the Wood - Religious Park in Murphy, NC

Fields of the Wood Bible Park

You can learn about the history of Murphy with a visit to Fields of the Wood Bible Park. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

Fields of the Wood Bible Park
Hiwassee Lake, Murphy NC

Hiwassee Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hiwassee Lake during your travels in Murphy. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

Hiwassee Lake
Hiwassee Lake, Murphy NC; Shutterstock ID 470577266; Purchase Order: -

Apalachia Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Apalachia Lake during your travels in Murphy. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area.

Apalachia Lake
a metal and wooden rust colored bridge over a lake surrounded by lake water, green grass and lush green trees with powerful clouds and red sky at sunset at Murphey Candler Park in Atlanta Georgia USA

Murphy River Walk

Explore the great outdoors at Murphy River Walk, a lovely green space in Murphy. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.

Murphy River Walk
Overhead view of Lake Lure in western North Carolina

Mountain View Marina

Explore the waterfront in Murphy with a trip to Mountain View Marina. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area.

Mountain View Marina

Valley River Arts

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Valley River Arts during your travels in Murphy.

Valley River Arts

Our pick of the best Downtown Murphy Hotel Deals

Lake Chatuge Lodge

Lake Chatuge Lodge

2 out of 5
653 Highway 76 Hiawassee GA
The price is AU$130 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$130
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
Enjoyed the stay.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Lake Chatuge Lodge
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
The price is AU$151 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$151
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,076 reviews)
Overall good experience, food choices aren’t great

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals

Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals

2.5 out of 5
171 Copperhead Pkwy Blairsville GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$134 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$134
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (303 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay at Copperhead. We will greeted with a warm welcome by Grace, who was just wonderful. Then when we went to the cabin and opened the door, we were absolutely astonished by its beauty and its personal attention to detail. It had everything we needed and plenty that we didn’t. ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
6321 U S Highway 76 Young Harris GA
The price is AU$220 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$220
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (657 reviews)
Great service

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!

Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!

Murphy NC
Stay at this cabin in Murphy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Owl Creek and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel ...
Get rates
Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!
Laurel Escape LLC - Romantic Luxury Cabin : Perfect For 2! Lodging Cert #033336

Laurel Escape LLC - Romantic Luxury Cabin : Perfect For 2! Lodging Cert #033336

Mineral Bluff GA
Stay at this cabin in Mineral Bluff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Tank Town USA is located nearby.
Get rates
Laurel Escape LLC - Romantic Luxury Cabin : Perfect For 2! Lodging Cert #033336
See all 2,042 properties in Downtown Murphy
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.

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Book now

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Murphy

Autumn in the Appalachian Mountains Viewed Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Tarheel

While Tarheel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hiwassee River and Valley River Arts.

Tarheel
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

Downtown Murphy Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: