Nestled at the most western tip of North Carolina, just 1-2 hours drive from Atlanta, Chattanooga and Asheville is Cherokee County. Murphy, NC is a charming small town with lush mountains, deep blue lakes and rushing rivers. Come and experience the tranquility of mother natures bounty, in our charming little mountain community!
John C. Campbell Folk School
The Historical John C. Campbell Folk School. Located on 380 acres in Cherokee County featuring a journey through time from the original photographs of world renown Doris Ulman to bluegrass and Folk music, Appalachia folk crafters and many more attractions.
The Fall festival features many unique crafters, wagon rides, folk music and winding wood trails with friendly folks at every turn. Experience the inspiration of this wonderful place.
Cherokee Hills Golf Course
Enjoy a pleasurable day of Golfing at the full service Cherokee Hill Golf Course featuring 18 hole course, driving range, club house, restaurant, pool, tennis courts and snack bar.
Cherokee Hills Golf Course is located in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, 3 miles outside the town of Murphy, NC. Our amenities include a par 72 championship course, driving range, pool, tennis courts, practice green, pro shop, snack bar and restaurant. Golf packages are available. Come to the Hills.
Historic Downtown Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, the county seat features many attractions from Antique shops, craft shows, flea markets and festivals to its regal blue marble Courthouse to the Cherokee County Historical Museum.
The Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River & Casino Opened in 2015
Video gaming at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel offers Las Vegas-style slots with more than 1,000 games, ranging in denominations from 1¢ up to $100 with the most popular video gaming themes! When you want casino action, try one of our Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River video gaming favorites. Experience the thrills of video poker at a table for one with this fast-paced version of the classic five-card draw game.
Harrah’s is now offering traditional table games! Just sit down at any table and you’ll find the friendliest dealers around! Offering live games like Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and more you’ll see why we were so happy to shuffle the deck and deal out some fun!
The casino offers a wonderful 300 bed hotel, restaurants and even bowling & arcade for the family. Visit Website
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