Location: Murphy
Top Things to do in Murphy
What to do and see in Murphy, North Carolina (NC): The Best Outdoor Activities
Murphy is a town in and the county seat of Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States. It is situated at the confluence of the Hiwassee and Valley rivers. It is the westernmost county seat in the state of North Carolina, approximately 360 miles (580 km) from the state capital in Raleigh. The population of Murphy was 1,627 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Murphy
1. Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 116 reviews
Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service is Murphy North Carolina and Blairsville Georgia's very own professional full-time fishing guide service. Specializing in trophy striped bass, hybrid bass and smallmouth bass fishing. Located in Murphy North Carolina, we provide guided fishing trips and charters for Blairsville, Blue Ridge and Hiawassee, GA and Hayesville and Murphy, NC. We offer guided fishing charters on Lake Nottely, Lake Hiwassee, Lake Chatuge and Lake Blue Ridge. Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service provides all the equipment you'll need and use large new modern boats with plenty of room. We also supply breakfast, snacks and beverages. Book a trip now for a fishing trip of a life-time. Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service is Western North Carolina and North Georgia's #1 rated fishing guide service.
2. Mountain View Marina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 121 reviews
Mountain View Marina proudly features a wide variety of boats, paddle boards, single and double kayaks rentals on beautiful Lake Hiwassee in Murphy, NC. Whether your planning an afternoon of fun in the sun or an exciting family vacation, we have the watercraft and friendly staff to meet your needs. Our Pontoon Boats can be configured for fishing, skiing, swimming, tubing, wake boarding or sightseeing. The Sport Pontoons feature Sylvan TriToons with more powerful Yamaha engines for skiing, wake boarding and other water sports. We have water toys for rent and if you are interested in fishing and don't have gear, we have for you to borrow with boat rental.
3. Apalachia Lake Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Open April - Oct. Ride the 28' double-decker, Apalachia Queen, along a pristine shoreline snuggled against majestic mountain views. The boat has covered and uncovered areas. Take a hike and swim in awesome waterfalls or the crystal clear lake. You plan the agenda and the Captain does the work. Max of 10 guests (more with kids). One price for the tour-not per person- $160 for 2 hours or $185 for 3 hours TOTAL PRICE. You can include tubing, swimming in the lake, enjoy the waterfall, and fish. We have the supplies for a great day in the lake. You can bring a pet, pack a picnic lunch (including beer and wine), and spend the day in paradise at Murphy's hidden gem: Lake Apalachia. Meet at WagonMaster Adventure Ranch and we will escort you to the lake. It's a hike down to the lake so it is not handicap accessible. Plan a party, and we will make the honored guest a star. We can also add theme accessories. Check out the reviews for this boat tour under WagonMaster Adventure Ranch as well.
4. Bear Creek Adventures Mini Golf and Gem Mining
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
We have a challenging 18 hole course and brand new gem mine located in a beautiful mountain setting. We have four sizes of gem mining material to choose from which include gems, fossils and sharks teeth! After you complete the course come in and enjoy a Mayfield hand dipped ice cream, milkshake, soda, nachos or a snack!
5. Piney Knob Trail System
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 593jeremiahp
Overall I was very very impressed with the trails. They are very very well marked and they're a lot of fun. It was a great workout doing the grape smugglers trail which is about two miles. I can also see where this would be a great mountain biking place. The only issue that I had was getting up to the trails themselves. Once you get onto the access road which is narrow for one car and it's one way in and out, it's a bit of a steep climb after the parking area. The path is not paved and had it rained I likely would have needed a four-wheel drive truck to get up there. not really sure you would want to take a sedan on that patch to get up to the top, there are plenty of areas they have significant bumps and lots of ups and downs, my SUV made it just fine being a two-wheel drive but again it was dry conditions. Once you get up there though, it's an absolute gem of a place. Plenty of thick canopy, I do suggest some insect repellent, but beautiful creeks and waterways, just a really great hike, and it's wonderful that there are multiple trails that you can choose from short and easy too long and medium difficulty.
6. Murphy River Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By R6062POjohnm - Murphy, United States
This is a beautiful walk along the Hiawasse river and runs from Konaheeta park to the the western side of downtown Murphy at the former train depot.
7. Shook's Marina
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Shook's Marina is located on Lake Hiwassee in the Nantahala National Forest with 165 miles of beautiful shoreline. We rent pontoons, kayaks, canoes, fishing boats, john boats, pedal boats and fishing poles. We have a 100+ covered storage facility for your pontoon, jetski or fishingboat. At Shook's you could see turkeys, eagles, bear, deer or otters. We have all your boating needs.
8. Hanging Dog Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 323pattyo
We took a hike called Ramsy Bend here, was very beautiful but some spots were hard to walk but worth it. Not crowded at all, were able to let the dogs off leash.
9. Durhamtown Tellico
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Duke's Hideaway Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
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