Murphy, NC -
Things To Do In Our Town

In Murphy, NC, there are many things to do, but I'm going to admit that you will not find big-city excitement and all the other activities you may enjoy.

In fact, that's one of the main reasons that many of us like it here so much. We love the peace and quiet, the lack of crowds, no traffic jams, and scenic views at the twist and turn of every road. We're not looking for what the big cities offer, and you may be disappointed if you come here expecting any of that.

However, all is not lost. If you'd like to live or visit an area where the air is clean, the people are friendly, the history and traditions run deep, and still want big-city excitement now and then, Murphy may be what you're looking for.

After all, we're about two hours from anywhere, and that includes four cities and all they offer. It's an easy day trip to Atlanta, Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Asheville, North Carolina. There are other, smaller towns and cities nearby, as well.

Things to do in Murphy

I'll be telling you some of the things I enjoy doing in and around Murphy and Cherokee County, but I bet you don't want to listen to only me.

What do other people enjoy doing in our charming little town?

I asked that question on Murphy Connections: What are your favorite things to do in Murphy and the surrounding area?

I'll be passing along some excerpts of their answers along with links to their full comments.

Enjoy the beauty of nature

Douglas Johnson and his wife enjoy riding the back roads and "exploring the beautiful handiwork God has created." He goes on to say, "Hiwassee Lake is always beautiful at sunrise and sunset as well. There is just something about Murphy that kinda tugs at us."

Outdoor Recreation at Konehete Park

Konehete Park features several ballgrounds, tennis courts, a kids playground, lots of open area, and improved trails along the River Walk, where you can stroll or run next to the Valley River.

Jennifer Smoot replied, "I also love running down at Konehete Park along the paved trails."

Shopping

Jennifer Smoot enjoys the flea markets in the Ranger community (several miles west of downtown Murphy) and the flea market near downtown that is open on Tuesdays. This Tuesday-only flea market has been a gathering point for the people of Murphy for many years.

Jennifer goes on to say, "Shopping downtown Murphy is great, there are plenty of great thrift and antique shops as well as a top notch bakery. I loved the Reubens [sandwich] there!"

Everyone loves to do different things.

What do you love doing in Murphy and the surrounding area of western North Carolina?

Click below to see stories that other visitors shared about their favorite things to do in Murphy, NC. Residents of our charming little town are invited to share their stories, too!

Photography 
I LOVE photography! There are so many gorgeous places to photograph. Lakes, Mountains, Rivers, Waterfalls ... We have them all here in Cherokee County....

Katie enjoys playing in the snow  Not rated yet
We had our first snow for 2010 on January 7th and Katie Howard took this opportunity to play in the snow with her brother's dog, Carmel.

She said, "Carmel ...

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