Lazy Goat Guidebook
Food scene
ShoeBooties Cafe
25 Peachtree StMurphy's Chophouse
130 Valley River AveChevelle's 66
66 Hiwassee StPerrones Neighborhood Grill
269 Valley River AveBurger Boy
649 Andrews RoadBistro 29
29 Tennessee StLegends Steakhouse
42 Tennessee StreetDowntown Pizza Co
52 Hiwassee StSmoky Mountain BBQ Company -Downtown Murphy Restaurant Location
104 Tennessee StreetLocal Brewery
Valley River Brewery
71 Tennessee StHiking
Murphy River Walk
Murphy River WalkFrom Murphy, at NC junction Hwy 64 & Hwy 19/74, take Hwy 64 East which heads towards Hayesville, NC. Fires Creek Road is on the left after a lone gas station (8.6 miles). Travel a few miles to Fires Creek Wilderness Road (There is a sign) on the left (road before a bridge). Follow this road till it splits, stay left (National Forest road) to park at the picnic area (National Forest sign) . The Forest road is a little rutty approaching the Fire Creek bridge. The falls is directly across the river from the picnic tables. In the summer, you must wade (wear something you don't mind getting wet) the stream to get a very nice view of the falls. There is a trail across the foot bridge to the left that goes to top of falls. There are other trails ,too. I love this area. Great for hiking or swimming; but yes the water is chilly, which is why there is so much aquatic life and a good place to cool off in the Summer! Also there is a bathroom.
1767 Fires Creek Wildlife Rd
1767 Fires Creek Wildlife RoadFrom Murphy, at NC junction Hwy 64 & Hwy 19/74, take Hwy 64 East which heads towards Hayesville, NC. Fires Creek Road is on the left after a lone gas station (8.6 miles). Travel a few miles to Fires Creek Wilderness Road (There is a sign) on the left (road before a bridge). Follow this road till it splits, stay left (National Forest road) to park at the picnic area (National Forest sign) . The Forest road is a little rutty approaching the Fire Creek bridge. The falls is directly across the river from the picnic tables. In the summer, you must wade (wear something you don't mind getting wet) the stream to get a very nice view of the falls. There is a trail across the foot bridge to the left that goes to top of falls. There are other trails ,too. I love this area. Great for hiking or swimming; but yes the water is chilly, which is why there is so much aquatic life and a good place to cool off in the Summer! Also there is a bathroom.
Panther Top Lookout
Sightseeing
Fields of the Wood
Two Crows Farm Alpacas
1495 Boiling Springs RdOther Activities
Other than the casino, they offer bowling, arcade and restaurants.
160 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyOther than the casino, they offer bowling, arcade and restaurants.
Appalachian Driving Experience
66 Tennessee StLocal historic movie theater. Usually playing twice a day, 2 different new release films.
23 locals recommend
Henn Theatre
38 Tennessee StLocal historic movie theater. Usually playing twice a day, 2 different new release films.
Local Shops
Local artists have great paintings and photos here for sale along with classes that can be attended by adults and children to. Class must be signed up for in advance.
12 locals recommend
Valley River Arts
12 Valley River AveLocal artists have great paintings and photos here for sale along with classes that can be attended by adults and children to. Class must be signed up for in advance.
Black & White Market
40 Valley River AveBlue Ridge Olive Oil Company
104 Tennessee St