Mountain Town
Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy and surrounding Cherokee County, North Carolina
Murphy’s downtown includes restaurants, bars, shops and the Cherokee County Historical Museum. The riverwalk follows the town’s rivers. Vineyards, Fields of the Wood and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel are separate outings in the wider Murphy area. The casino property is distinct from Harrah’s resort in Cherokee, North Carolina.
Local guide
Find your next stop.
Choose food, drinks, activities, or practical stops. Each listing shows its actual location, including nearby places outside town. Open directions for the exact destination and check the venue's website before setting out.
A few places to start
30 of 30 places
Murphy, North Carolina
Buck Bald Brewing — Murphy
110 Valley River Avenue
The Murphy branch of Buck Bald Brewing.
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Murphy, North Carolina
Valley River Brewery & Eatery
71 Tennessee Street
A brewery and restaurant in downtown Murphy.
- Food & Dining
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Murphy area, North Carolina
Valley River Vineyards
4689 Martin’s Creek Road
A vineyard and tasting destination outside downtown Murphy.
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Murphy area, North Carolina
Nottely River Valley Vineyards
1150 Old Culberson Road
A vineyard in the countryside near Murphy. Check the operator’s seasonal visiting information.
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Murphy, North Carolina
Chevelles 66 Restaurant & Bar
66 Hiwassee Street
Dining and live music at the Murphy location.
- Food & Dining
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Murphy, North Carolina
Poor Parson’s Pub
19 Tennessee Street
A pub in downtown Murphy.
- Food & Dining
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Murphy, North Carolina
Yogi’s Neighborhood Grill
269 Valley River Avenue
A neighborhood grill in Murphy.
- Food & Dining
Peachtree / Murphy area, North Carolina
Julie’s Place
30 NC Highway 141
A restaurant in the Peachtree area outside downtown Murphy.
- Food & Dining
Murphy, North Carolina
The Mason Bar
46 Valley River Avenue
A downtown Murphy bar.
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Murphy area, North Carolina
Ramsay’s Kitchen
777 Casino Parkway
Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel near Murphy.
- Food & Dining
Murphy, North Carolina
Mariolino’s Italian Cuisine — Murphy
1164 US Highway 64
Italian dining at the Murphy location.
- Food & Dining
Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy’s Chophouse
130 Valley River Avenue
A steakhouse on Valley River Avenue.
- Food & Dining
Murphy, North Carolina
Legends Steakhouse
42 Tennessee Street
A steakhouse in downtown Murphy.
- Food & Dining
Murphy, North Carolina
ShoeBooties Cafe
25 Peachtree Street
A cafe in downtown Murphy.
- Food & Dining
Murphy area, North Carolina
Brew Brothers
777 Casino Parkway
Dining at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel. Check the property’s current dining access policies.
- Food & Dining
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Murphy area, North Carolina
Comfort Grub
5722 US Highway 64 West
A restaurant west of downtown Murphy.
- Food & Dining
Murphy, North Carolina
Rib Country BBQ — Murphy
Barbecue at Rib Country’s Murphy location.
- Food & Dining
Murphy, North Carolina
Red Brick Deli 2
89 Tennessee Street
A deli in downtown Murphy.
- Food & Dining
Western Cherokee County, North Carolina
Fields of the Wood
10000 Highway 294, Murphy
A Bible-themed park in western Cherokee County with a Murphy postal address.
- Attractions & Activities
- Outdoors & Trails
Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy Riverwalk
A greenway along the Valley and Hiwassee rivers near the historic town center.
- Outdoors & Trails
Murphy area, North Carolina
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino Parkway
A casino and hotel near Murphy with restaurants, bowling, arcade entertainment and a spa in the resort complex. Each venue has its own access rules.
- Attractions & Activities
Murphy area, North Carolina
UltraStar Multi-tainment Center
777 Casino Parkway
Bowling and arcade entertainment within the Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River complex.
- Attractions & Activities
Murphy area, North Carolina
Valley River Spa by Mandara
777 Casino Parkway
Spa services at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel. Check treatment availability with the spa.
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Murphy, North Carolina
Piney Knob Trail System
A network of trails reached from Piney Knob Hill Road. Consult the town’s trail information to choose a route.
- Outdoors & Trails
Murphy, North Carolina
Mountain Vale Lodge
66 Tennessee Street
A cocktail bar in downtown Murphy.
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Murphy, North Carolina
FairyCross Bottle Shop
33 Peachtree Street
A wine shop and bar with beer, cider, cocktails and snacks.
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Murphy, North Carolina
Walmart Supercenter — Murphy
93 Rick Ramsey Street
Groceries and general merchandise at the Murphy store.
- Groceries & Essentials
Murphy, North Carolina
Ingles — Murphy
2060 Highway 19
Groceries at the Murphy store.
- Groceries & Essentials
Murphy, North Carolina
Lowe’s — Murphy
198 Bulldog Drive
Home improvement supplies at the Murphy store.
- Groceries & Essentials
Murphy, North Carolina
Cherokee County Historical Museum
87 Peachtree Street
A museum of Cherokee County history and Cherokee heritage in downtown Murphy.
- Attractions & Activities
Plan your visit
Make a day of it.
Choose downtown dining and a riverwalk, or plan a separate visit around a vineyard, spa or entertainment reservation.
Murphy combines a meal or river walk with grocery shopping, while its outlying vineyards and resort venues offer longer outings.
Known for
- Downtown restaurants and bars
- Murphy Riverwalk
- Cherokee County history
- Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River
Good for
- Downtown dining and a river walk
- A vineyard, spa or bowling outing
Places and scenery
A closer look.
Explore another destination.
Lake
Lake Hiwassee
A mountain reservoir for boating, paddling and fishing outings in western North Carolina.
Mountain Town
Copperhill / McCaysville
Two neighboring towns on the state line, with riverfront dining, shops, breweries and tubing.
Outdoor Recreation
Hiking, Fishing & Trails
Trails, waterfalls, horseback riding and river activities for an outdoor day in the region.
Eagle's Nest Retreat
Make the property part of your visit.
Tour the homesites, see the views, and get to know your Turtletown home base.