Things to do in Murphy
Cherokee County Historical Museum
Features a collection of over 2000 Cherokee Indian artifacts, assembled over a span of seventy years by local resident Arthur Palmer (1889-1972) Call (828) 837-6792 for more information.
87 Peachtree St., Murphy, NC
Historic downtown Murphy
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. Call (828) 837-5527 for more information.
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. Call (828) 837-2775 for more information.
One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC
Lake Hiawassee
Lake Hiawassee which has 163 miles of shoreline and whose dam is the highest overspill dam in the world at 307 feet. Appalachia Lake is surrounded by US Forest Service land and public access is limited. Call (828) 837-5527 for more information.