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tep back in time to a place with beautiful tree lined streets and many historic buildings restored to their original state. Murphy, North Carolina is an old town with its origin dating back to 1830’s and preservation of the historic sites are a must see when visiting. The Cherokee County Courthouse was built in 1927 in Classical Revival Style and features a oriented portico faced with blue marble. The building is considered one of North Carolina’s finest Beaux Arts courthouses and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located next door is the Cherokee County Historical Museum that displays a rich history of Native Americans and pioneers that helped settle the area. In addition to spotlighting the history of Cherokee County, the museum also reflects the life of the Cherokee Indian with more than 2,000
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authentic Cherokee artifacts. Mineral collection and more than 800 dolls are also displayed dating back to 1865. The Historic Henn Theatre on Tennessee street was built in 1934 and still operates today showing movies. The family owned over 23 theaters at one time operated by P.J. Henn and this is the only one of two that survived the Great Depression. Since it’s remodel in 2009 they have added all new surround sound to the theater and have expanded the facilities for concessions. Murphy has restaurants, many unique shops, galleries, wineries, pubs, coffee shops and other interesting establishments all within walking distance in the heart of town. Enjoy the Murphy Art Walk, held every May through November in downtown on the first Friday of every month. This wonderful event displays work of local artists, www.mtnvacationguide.com | Fall 2019
musicians, and culinary fine foods to the public in the evenings. Located in the heart of Murphy was once the historical Grand Station for the railway. Today all that remains is the freight area that is now the L & N Depot located on Hiwassee Street. Today the Depot is visited by many who come to the Farmer’s Market and walk the trail of the Murphy River Walk and Canoe Trails that follows the Hiwassee and Valley River through the outskirts of town to Konehete Park. Stay and Play at one of the many variety of accommodations for guests including numerous cabin rentals, campgrounds, RV Parks, Hotels, or Resorts. Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino offers 50,000 ft. of gaming facilities. Entertainment complex offers bowling, billards, arcade, dining, and fun for the whole family. Fall 2019 | www.mtnvacationguide.com
During the season many visitors and residents participate in many of the numerous recreational activities in Murphy that include golfing, horseback riding, camping, back packing, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, and white water rafting. Canopy Tours have Ziplines, or pan for gold, explore gem mines, paintball, skeet shoot, mini golf, or join in for an old fashioned wagon ride. Recreational activities are unlimited from local trout streams to mountain biking. Hiwassee Lake is considered one of the most beautiful in the state. Visitors can hike the trails, picnic overlooking the lake, or camp to view the natural wildlife. Wether you enjoy natures beauty or the small town friendliness, Murphy is the town to stay and play for your “Best Getaway in the North Carolina Mountains”! VACATION GUIDE in the Mountains | 5
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Fall calendar of Events (828) 835-9100 1466 Andrews Rd. Murphy, NC 28906
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October 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
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Calaboose Cellars
October 12
Blue Eyed Girl
John Campbell Folk School
Live Music
English Country Dance
October 11, 18, 25
John Campbell Folk School
Game Night
Dine In • Take Out
October 16, 23, 30
Hoppy Trout
Brasstown Farmers Market
October 16, 23, 30
Come see our expanded salad bar! See our website for menu & hours of operation.
BrothersRestaurantInMurphy.com
Trivia Night 030
Brasstown
Hoppy Trout
October 19-20
October 17, 24, 31
Punkin Chunkin Festival
Ladies Night
811 Settawig Road, Brasstown
Calaboose Cellars
October 25-26
October 20
Harvest Festival & Costume Contest
Djoukil Jazz & Swing Ensemble
Andrews Public Library
828-837-8050
John Campbell Folk School
October 31
October 25
Downtown Andrews
John Campbell Folk School
Contra & Square Dance
Downtown Trick or Treat
Saturday & Sunday Year Round! Decker’s 75 Blairsville Hwy, 056 Murphy, NC 28906
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 2
Hoppy Trout
John Campbell Folk School
Blacksmith & Fine Craft Auction
Game Night
November 8,9,10
November 6, 13, 20, 27
Arts Tour
Trivia Night
WagonMaster Ranch Resort Adventure Park GEM MINE
Various Art Galleries
Hoppy Trout
November 9
November 7, 14, 21, 28
Contra & Square Dance with Kyle Johnston w/ Windmill
Ladies Night
Calaboose Cellars
November 8, 9, 15, 29
John Campbell Folk School
November 23
Live Music
Calaboose Cellars
November 22, 23, 25, 26
Bob Dalsemer and Charlotte Crittenden with Ed & Elsie
Valleytown Cultural Arts
John Campbell Folk School
Elf, Jr. The Play
November 23
6th Annual Christmas on Main Street
Rain or shine, pets ok!
Downtown Andrews
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GOLD PANNING * MINI GOLF PAINTBALL ARCADES BOAT TOURS * WAGON RIDES CABINS * RV SITES LARGE EVENT CENTER
Donnie & the Dry Heavers Andrews Brewing Company
December 4, 11 Trivia Night
20 miles West of Downtown Murphy, NC off Hwy 294
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December 5, 12 Ladies Night
Calaboose Cellars
December 6, 13
828-494-9521
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Hoppy Trout
Fireside Sale
John C. Campbell Folk School
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Autumn Leaves Craft Show
Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center
October 12
Hoppy Trout
MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS FOR SALE
November 30
Pickin’ on the Square Downtown Franklin
October 12
Tim Hawkins
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
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Murphy Boating & Fishing on 3.5 acre pond Unlimited Wi-Fi, Free Local & US Long Distance Calling, Satellite TV, Pet Friendly, Washer/Dryer in All Cabins
20 Minutes from Casino
Reasonable Rates: stay for a few days, a week or long term. 828.644.5518 www.fishpondcabins.com
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Nantahala River
The Nantahala River is a river in western North Carolina in the United States, within the Nantahala National Forest, and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Two-lane U.S. Highway 19/74, once part of the Trail of Tears, runs along the river, picnic areas dotting the route.
The River rises near the border of Georgia and North Carolina, close to the Southern Nantahala Wilderness and the Appalachian Trail. It empties into the Little Tennessee River at Fontana Lake.
The word Nantahala is Cherokee and means “Land of the Noonday Sun”. The river runs through a narrow and steep gorge where in some areas the sun reaches the ground only when it is directly overhead during the middle of the day.
This river is popular with whitewater rafters, canoeists, and kayakers. Commercial rafting began in 1972 when the Nantahala Outdoor Center opened, leading to thousands of paddlers annually running the river. Today there are ten different outfitters operating on the Nantahala river. Each outfitter has a permit issued by the Forest Service which allows them to commercially raft the river. The Nantahala is one of the most popular rivers in the southeastern United States for paddlers of all skill levels. The Nantahala is also a popular destination for fly fishing. Trout Unlimited has named the river one of the 100 Best Trout Streams in America, and it is widely regarded as one of the premier destinations for trout fishing in the Eastern United States. The river is frequently used for competitions, clinics, and practices held by the US Men’s and US Youth National Fly Fishing teams.
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Free Weights ~ Cardio Exercise Classes Racquetball ~ Pickleball “Personal Trainer Available” Precor Equipment Open Monday - Friday 6am - 8pm Saturday 8am - 3pm 333 Ball Park Drive, Hayesville, N.C. 28904
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Hayesville Food • Crafts • Entertainment • Games
11th Annual Punkin’ Chunkin’
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811 Settawig Road • Brasstown, NC Parking $3 • General Admission $5 Children (5-10) $3 • Under 5 FREE Sorry! No pets allowed on premises. Food * Arts & Crafts * Beer & Wine Tent * Activities * Exhibits & Games for All Ages * Airplane Rides * Zipline * AND MORE!
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November 8, 9, 15, 16
October 13
Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts
Steven Curtis Chapman Acoustic Christmas
November 22
Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts
Hometown Gospel Celebration Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts
October 19 Departure: The Journey Tribute Band Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts
October 19
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Reborn, The Christmas Story Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts
November 30 Winter Wonderland Nights Downtown Franklin
23rd Annual PumpkinFest
December 1
Downtown Franklin
Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade
October 19
Main Street Franklin
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road Historic Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center
October 25-27 Leaf Lookers Gemboree Robert C. Carpenter Community Building
October 26 The National Dance Company of Siberia Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts
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December 5 Andrew Peterson: Behold the Lamb of God Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts
December 7 Winter Wonderland Nights Downtown Franklin
December 8 Betsy’s School of Dance Presents: Santa’s Sleight Ride Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts
December 10
December 13
LeAnn Rimes: You & Me Christmas Tour Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts
HAYESVILLE October 11-20
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Peacock Performing Arts Center
October 12
Wine Under the Stars Eagle Fork Winery
October 18
Open Mic Night The Corner Coffee & Wine Shop
October 18
Chili Cook-Off & Anything Pumpkin Hayesville Square
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November 9 Veterans Day Parade & Country Fair Konehete Park
December 7 A Very Murphy Christmas Downtown Historic Murphy
NANTAHALA October 26 NOCtoberfest Nantahala Outdoor Center
ROBBINSVILLE October 12 Classic Hondas on the Dragon 4 Tail of the Dragon
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October 19-20 Fall Rennsport Dragon Rally
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Fontana Village
October 31 Robbinsville Trunk or Treat
Hayesville
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October 11
The Return
Steel Creek Band
Peacock Performing Arts Center
Chevelle’s 66 Restaurant & Bar
November 8,9,10
October 12, 19, 26
Arts Tour
Murphy’s Farmer’s Market
Various Art Galleries
L&N Depot, Downtown Murphy
November 29-30
November 9th - 10th
October 12, 18
Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour
Candy Cane Market
Music Night
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Chevelle’s 66 Restaurant & Bar
November 22
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Open Mic Night
Variety Show
December 7
The Corner Coffee & Wine Shop
Chevelle’s 66 Restaurant & Bar
Breakfast with Santa
November 30th
October 19
Stecoah Valley Center
Shop Local/Shop Small
Sexy Beasts Rock
Downtown Hayesville
Chevelle’s 66 Restaurant & Bar
December 7
November 1
Lighting of the Square
Murphy Art Walk
Hayesville Square
Downtown Historic Murphy
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Graham County Courthouse
November 9 Cheoah River Release Santeetlah Lake
November 11 Veteran Celebration Robbinsville
Stecoah Valley Center
November 30 Robbinsville Christmas Parade Robbinsville
December 7 Christmas in the Mountains Stecoah Valley Center
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AREA DIRECTORY Dining
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Shopping
Hayesville
Appalachian Land Company 5510 West Hwy 64 W 800-837-9199
Brasstown
Chevelles 983 NC Hwy. 69
828-389-6069
Chevelles is not only a Sports Themed Restaurant & Bar, but also carries apparel. Come enjoy Lunch, Dinner and Take-Out or shop anytime at Chevelles. chevellerestaurants.com
Copper Door 2 Sullivan Street
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828-389-8460
Fine dining in historic Hayesville. Aged steaks, fresh seafood, full bar, award winning wine list, wine dinners, cooking classes. thecopperdoor.com
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Murphy Brother’s Restaurant 1466 Andrews Rd
Murphy, North Carolina Mountain Cabin Rentals appalachianland.com
Fish Pond Cabins Fish Pond Lane
828-644-5518
Cute and cozy cabins on pond. Fishing, Boating & pet friendly. Close to casino. fishpondcabins.com
Rocking M Retreat Murphy, NC
See pg 7
404-432-8107
Our guests will reconnect with nature, unplug from the hustle and bustle of city life, and reconnnect with self and family and friends in a well appointed log cabin style home. rockingmretreat.com
828-835-9100
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Highlander Gallery 10079 Old Hwy. 64
Fine Arts & Crafts featuring Local & Regional Artists HighlanderGallery.com
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Murphy Black & White Market 828-516-1634 40 Valley River Avenue Antiques, vintage furnishings, gifts, farmhouse decor, and local goods. black-and-white-market.com
See pg 3
Blue Moon Elise 828-837-2727 26 Valley River Avenue Dedicated to natural BodyCare, Yoga, & Massage. All-natural bodycare made in the mountains of Western NC. bluemoonelise.com
Decker Flea Market 75 Blairsville Hwy
Recreation
828-835-9982
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828-837-8050
Open for Lunch & Dinner. Mon - Sun, Breakfast on Sat & Sun. Come try our fresh mozzarella sticks, fried green tomatoes, and so much more.
Hayesville Clay County Recreation Center 333 Ball Park Dr 828-389-0368
Large flea-market, open Sat & Sun. year round. Antiques, produce, funnel cakes, silk flowers, socks, wood mantles, & natural and Cultured stone.
brothersrestaurantinmurphy.com
Free Weights, Cardio, Exercise Classes, Raquetball & Pickleball. Open Mon. - Friday.
Diamond Center 560 West HWY 64
The area’s only full service jewelry store, locally owned and operated with locations in Murphy, NC and Blue Ridge, Ga. The Diamond Center family has been servicing the Tri-State area for over 40 years!
Chevelles 983 NC Hwy. 69
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828-389-6069
is not only a Sports Themed Restaurant & Bar, but also carries apparel. Come enjoy Lunch, Dinner and TakeOut or shop anytime at Chevelles. chevellerestaurants.com
The Parson’s Pub 19 Tennessee Street
See pg 3
828-837-4151
Traditional Irish Food with a Mountain Twist. Over 70 Different Varieties of Craft Beer “Look at our Live Beer List”. Open Monday - Saturday 11am - 10pm. theparsonspub.com
See pg 7
Lodging Hayesville This 13 acre, quaint RV/Park Model Village is nestled under a grove of majestic oaks catering to the adult camper (55+) as a haven for peace, quiet and tranquility. sundownerrvvillage.net
Murphy Blue Moon Elise 828-837-2727 26 Valley River Avenue Dedicated to natural BodyCare, Yoga, & Massage. All-natural bodycare made in the mountains of Western NC. bluemoonelise.com
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Ultra Star Multi Entertainment 777 Casino Pkwy 828-422-5301 State of the art entertainment complex at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino. Bowling, Billards, & the hottest new Arcade games. Food & Fun for the whole Family. valleyriver.ultrastarnc.com
Sundowner RV Village 828-389-3241 42 Sundowner Circle
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WagonMaster Adventure Ranch 828-494-9521 359 Adventure Ranch Road Gem mining, gold panning, mini golf, skeet & pistol range, wagon rides, paintball gallery, cabins, wedding & event venue, pet friendly. wagonmasterranch.com
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828-837-1999
blueridgediamondcenter.com
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Tourism Hayesville Clay County Chamber of Commerce 828-389-3704 388 Business Highway 64
Clay County offers a variety of excellent opportunities, from camping and fishing to shopping and the arts. Annual Punkin Chunkin Festival October 15-16, Settawig Rd in Brasstown,. Annual Candy Cane Market November 12-13 at the Ridges of Mountain Harbour. ncmtnchamber.com
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Murphy Andrews & Murphy Visitor Centers 20 Tennessee Street 828-557-0602 Find your balance of rest and adventure in Cherokee County, NC visitcherokeecountync.com
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