Downtown Murphy Travel Guide

Murphy

Aerial view Fall Landscape in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Downtown Murphy
Downtown Murphy

Popular places to visit

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
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
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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
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
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

Valley River Arts

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

Valley River Arts

Top hotels in Downtown Murphy

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 ₹4,377 per night from 11 May to 12 May
₹4,377
₹8,571 total
11 May - 12 May
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! (1,095 reviews)
We booked a premium room and did not get that at check-in We waited 30 minutes to the room we reserved Seemed like a long time to sit in a room that had not reserved

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Lake Chatuge Lodge

Lake Chatuge Lodge

2 out of 5
653 Highway 76 Hiawassee GA
The price is ₹8,680 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
₹8,680
₹10,272 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
Feels like a cabin resort

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Lake Chatuge Lodge
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
6321 U S Highway 76 Young Harris GA
The price is ₹4,946 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
₹4,946
₹11,130 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (674 reviews)
Love staying here.

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals

Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals

2.5 out of 5
171 Copperhead Pkwy Blairsville GA
The price is ₹9,551 per night from 3 May to 4 May
₹9,551
₹11,161 total
3 May - 4 May
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! (321 reviews)
AMAZING!!! The only little booboo was our room was under the kitchen and there were so much stepping like if it was like a bowling alley on top, but we slept and rest very well

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee by IHG

2.5 out of 5
300 Big Sky Dr Hiawassee GA
The price is ₹9,922 per night from 11 May to 12 May
₹9,922
₹11,974 total
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hiawassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Close to groceries, restaurant, outfitters, and hikerbox in lobby

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee by IHG
Best Western Milton Inn

Best Western Milton Inn

2.5 out of 5
201 Highway 515 W Blairsville GA
The price is ₹8,592 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
₹8,592
₹10,086 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Blairsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (752 reviews)
The staff was very friendly! Check in and out was very simple.

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Best Western Milton Inn
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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 Murphy River Walk.

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