Explore Murphy
Nature
a 700+ acre watershed property, with many great trails for hiking and biking.
Enjoy nature at its finest with so many natural foot bridges and creeks, the cool mountain area, it's an amazing area and so close to downtown.
All the paths are very clearly marked for new-comers, as well.
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Piney Knob Trails
Reserve Drivea 700+ acre watershed property, with many great trails for hiking and biking.
Enjoy nature at its finest with so many natural foot bridges and creeks, the cool mountain area, it's an amazing area and so close to downtown.
All the paths are very clearly marked for new-comers, as well.
It's a 4-mile greenway around downtown.
It loops in and out of the Konehete Park, 2 rivers, Lake Hiwassee and the old train tracks.
There are many trailheads, the closest to access from the Loft is the McClelland St Trail Head.
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Murphy River Walk
Murphy River WalkIt's a 4-mile greenway around downtown.
It loops in and out of the Konehete Park, 2 rivers, Lake Hiwassee and the old train tracks.
There are many trailheads, the closest to access from the Loft is the McClelland St Trail Head.
It's a large lake that is surrounded by 90% forest service, so the traffic is minimal and you really get to just enjoy nature.
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Hiwassee Lake
It's a large lake that is surrounded by 90% forest service, so the traffic is minimal and you really get to just enjoy nature.
Enjoy this clean and spacious river running right below Downtown Murphy.
Enter at the boat ramp on Hiwassee St.
Rent kayaks and standup paddleboards locally.
Hiwassee River
Enjoy this clean and spacious river running right below Downtown Murphy.
Enter at the boat ramp on Hiwassee St.
Rent kayaks and standup paddleboards locally.
Shopping
The best, most unique store full of new and old goodies, Murphy souvenirs and beyond!
The best part? It is literally on the main level under the Lofts!
Shortest travel distance ever! ;-)
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Black & White Market
40 Valley River AveThe best, most unique store full of new and old goodies, Murphy souvenirs and beyond!
The best part? It is literally on the main level under the Lofts!
Shortest travel distance ever! ;-)
Fun unique boho gift shop.
From apparel to crystals and so many gifts and goodies in between.
Small shop with a big heart!
Serenity Mountain Gift Shop
35 Tennessee StFun unique boho gift shop.
From apparel to crystals and so many gifts and goodies in between.
Small shop with a big heart!
THE MAC aka The Murphy Art Center - THE place for local art, including pottery, paintings, and so much more.
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Valley River Arts
12 Valley River AveTHE MAC aka The Murphy Art Center - THE place for local art, including pottery, paintings, and so much more.
Simply Sweet Baby Boutique
Super cute spot for shopping for littles and mamas!
Food scene
LOCAL brewery! The only one in town!
Super family-friendly, open-to-the-outdoors space.
You can bring your own food in and your pet, too!
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Buck Bald Brewing
104 Tennessee StreetLOCAL brewery! The only one in town!
Super family-friendly, open-to-the-outdoors space.
You can bring your own food in and your pet, too!
The best restaurant in Murphy.
(RENAMED The Neighborhood Grill)
Authentic Italian cuisine plus American food.
Keep in mind they are only open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday.
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Perrones Neighborhood Grill
269 Valley River AveThe best restaurant in Murphy.
(RENAMED The Neighborhood Grill)
Authentic Italian cuisine plus American food.
Keep in mind they are only open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday.
Got kids in tow? This is the place to go!
Really great pizza and salad bar, even without the kids in tow. But, they also have a decent little game room for the kids to play with real coins and tickets and a small prize center.
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Downtown Pizza Co
52 Hiwassee StGot kids in tow? This is the place to go!
Really great pizza and salad bar, even without the kids in tow. But, they also have a decent little game room for the kids to play with real coins and tickets and a small prize center.
Go here for oversized lunch sandwiches and made-fresh-daily desserts!
Under GREAT new ownership.
It's always been a good place, but the new owners have made it outstanding.
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Red Brick Deli
89 Tennessee StGo here for oversized lunch sandwiches and made-fresh-daily desserts!
Under GREAT new ownership.
It's always been a good place, but the new owners have made it outstanding.
Crafted Dough
Opens at 7am for coffee and donuts. (Typically closed Sun-Tues.)
Appalachian Rolled Ice Cream
It's rolled ice cream, need I say more?! ;-)
NEWLY renovated with new menu and a nice upscale bar.
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Bistro 29
29 Tennessee StNEWLY renovated with new menu and a nice upscale bar.
City/town information
Murphy a charming little town. It has the best of both worlds; It's relatively quiet with minimal traffic yet its downtown is boosting with businesses, and each are one-of-a-kind single businesses.
From the coffee house, Buzzed Brew Coffee, on the corner to precious shops like Black & White Market. 11 restaurants are located right in the downtown, as well.
Nature is robust here. The downtown is literally between 2 rivers, the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers that pour into Hiwassee Lake at the end of town.
And all of this can be seen on the awesome 4-mile greenway which is The Murphy River Walk!
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Murphy
Murphy a charming little town. It has the best of both worlds; It's relatively quiet with minimal traffic yet its downtown is boosting with businesses, and each are one-of-a-kind single businesses.
From the coffee house, Buzzed Brew Coffee, on the corner to precious shops like Black & White Market. 11 restaurants are located right in the downtown, as well.
Nature is robust here. The downtown is literally between 2 rivers, the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers that pour into Hiwassee Lake at the end of town.
And all of this can be seen on the awesome 4-mile greenway which is The Murphy River Walk!
Activities
A cute step into the past in this cute local movie theater.
The outside has been left original, but the inside has some of the comfiest theater seats ever.
We DO suggest you only watch movies in the 'downstairs' theater. The 'upstairs' theater is MUCH smaller, maybe 5-6 rows of seats and a smaller screen. It's just not as cozy as the main downstairs theater.
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Henn Theatre
38 Tennessee StA cute step into the past in this cute local movie theater.
The outside has been left original, but the inside has some of the comfiest theater seats ever.
We DO suggest you only watch movies in the 'downstairs' theater. The 'upstairs' theater is MUCH smaller, maybe 5-6 rows of seats and a smaller screen. It's just not as cozy as the main downstairs theater.
This area is FULL of Native American history. The Trail of Tears went right through Murphy. This quaint museum is worth the stop!
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Cherokee Historical Museum
87 Peachtree StThis area is FULL of Native American history. The Trail of Tears went right through Murphy. This quaint museum is worth the stop!
Not only can you shop here, you can take classes, too! It's part of The John C Campbell Folk School!
Olive's Porch
Not only can you shop here, you can take classes, too! It's part of The John C Campbell Folk School!
The best bar and venue in town, plus it neighbors Murphy Lofts.... literally feet away! :-)
The Mason Bar
The best bar and venue in town, plus it neighbors Murphy Lofts.... literally feet away! :-)
Want to rent an e-bike for the day?? Then check this place out! Appalachian Bikes is RIGHT ON the downtown Murphy square now!
Appalachian Electric Bikes and Frameworks
Want to rent an e-bike for the day?? Then check this place out! Appalachian Bikes is RIGHT ON the downtown Murphy square now!
Consejos para la ciudad
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Don't Miss The Saturday Farmer's Market
Located on Hiawassee St at the L&N Depot
Every Saturday April-October
Just a short walk from the Loft
Frases útiles
It's pronounced App-Uh-Latch-Un
Not App-a-Lashe-Un
hahahahaha
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Located between 2 River Gorges
Make sure and check out The Ocoee & Nantahala Gorges, one being directly east and the other west. Each take right at 1 hour in the car.
Both places offer whitewater rafting!
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First Friday Art Walk
This happens around downtown Murphy the first Friday of each month (May - December) in the evening hours 5-8pm.
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Fain Alley Music Series
This happens right outside your windows in the Fain Alley below!
The Last Saturday of each month May - October.