Location: North Carolina Mountains < North Carolina < USA
Nearest Airport:
Atlanta at 90
Miles
Car: necessary
Enjoy a peaceful walk thru the quaint town of Murphy, with its shops, street corner parks, diners & restaurants, old time theater & flea markets. Trout & fly fishing is right around the corner as well as the John Campbell Folk School with it's crafts. Pack a lunch & rent a boat on Lake Nottley which is only 10 min. away. If you want more excitement, take a white water ride down the Natahala river which is only approx. 45 min. away. Also within approx. 1 hrs. drive, is the Great Smoky Mtn. Railway in Bryson City, & visit Cherokee, NC with it's Indian theme, & see 'Unto These Hills' - an outdoor play. Also you can visit Santa's family park & zoo or Harrah's Casino with over 2000 games , 3 restaurants, 24 hrs. a day. A drive to Biltmore Mansion won't disappoint you either. In winter months, skiing is only 1 hr. away in Maggie Valley or snow tubing at Seeley Mtn. Murphy is a great place to spend your vacation, anytime of year!