Title: Tarheel Travel Guide: Best of Tarheel, Murphy Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tarheel](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarheel-Hotels.d553248635976471264.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Tarheel Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tarheel.d553248635976471264.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tarheel Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarheel.d553248635976471264.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tarheel Travel Guide ## Murphy ![Autumn in the Appalachian Mountains Viewed Along the Blue Ridge Parkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471264/dd11eaa1-736e-40ec-a46f-0dc5408f6125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Autumn in the Appalachian Mountains Viewed Along the Blue Ridge Parkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471264/dd11eaa1-736e-40ec-a46f-0dc5408f6125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Appalachian mountains on the North Carolina and Tennessee border shows the smokiness that gives them the name Smoky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471264/07c31563-4796-4271-a050-1c0346594983.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tarheel Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Murphy travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy.dx8683) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Hiwassee Lake, Murphy NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197254/2ddea79b-515e-47e1-ae80-5b8a5ad05e98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hiwassee Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hiwassee Lake during your travels in Murphy. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiwassee-Lake-Murphy.d553248635976197254.Attraction) ![Fields of the Wood - Religious Park in Murphy, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621551385120/b5177379-d9bb-4c01-b5ef-548b8a43f46c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fields of the Wood Bible Park You can learn about the history of Murphy with a visit to Fields of the Wood Bible Park. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fields-Of-The-Wood-Bible-Park-Murphy.d553248621551385120.Attraction) ![a metal and wooden rust colored bridge over a lake surrounded by lake water, green grass and lush green trees with powerful clouds and red sky at sunset at Murphey Candler Park in Atlanta Georgia USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6283375/ef831d7a-55c5-453e-8b7f-c7c06a06b279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murphy River Walk Explore the great outdoors at Murphy River Walk, a lovely green space in Murphy. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-River-Walk-Murphy.d6283375.Attraction) ![Hiwassee Lake, Murphy NC; Shutterstock ID 470577266; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976193475/4b0af7c4-dc4c-4a80-9494-201be54c5d53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Apalachia Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Apalachia Lake during your travels in Murphy. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Apalachia-Lake-Murphy.d553248635976193475.Attraction) ![Overhead view of Lake Lure in western North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621551385138/6437b2c9-f43a-4b62-876f-1009e09c1156.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mountain View Marina Explore the waterfront in Murphy with a trip to Mountain View Marina. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mountain-View-Marina-Murphy.d553248621551385138.Attraction) #### Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel Why not roll the dice with a visit to Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel during your visit to Murphy? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrahs-Cherokee-Valley-River-Casino-Hotel-Marble.d553248635997933769.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Tarheel ![Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13330000/13321100/13321053/806c28cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination 777 Casino Parkway Murphy NC Fully refundable £78 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Murphy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,058 reviews) Clean room, speedy check in, and lots of entertainment. Couldn’t ask for a better time. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=13321053&PinnedHotelID=13321053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471264) ![Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/907500/907492/66bbd9c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa 6321 U S Highway 76 Young Harris GA £127 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Young Harris. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (645 reviews) Great place to stay for a weekend! Pretty surroundings and lots to do. Rooms comfortable and staff helpful. Huge beautiful fireplace to sit by in the lobby and have a glass of wine. Near many different fun places for day trip adventures and make sure to eat at the Copper Door for dinner one night ... Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=907492&PinnedHotelID=907492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471264) ![Romantic Getaway, King Bed, privateHOT TUB,Outdoor Fireplace, 1Min to downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36350000/36342700/36342613/9953bb8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Romantic Getaway, King Bed, privateHOT TUB,Outdoor Fireplace, 1Min to downtown Blue Ridge GA Stay at this cabin in Blue Ridge. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Blue Ridge Lake and Blue Ridge Lake Marina are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (416 reviews) Heated floors, hot tub, and projector were the highlights of our stay. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=36342613&PinnedHotelID=36342613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471264) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=36342613&PinnedHotelID=36342613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471264) ![Lake Chatuge Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1280000/1273600/1273557/2fbcad72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Chatuge Lodge 653 Highway 76 Hiawassee GA £69 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Hiawassee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Perfect place to stay near Helen Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=1273557&PinnedHotelID=1273557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471264) ![Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83580000/83579100/83579012/79f52a0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Copperhead Lodge and Resort Cabin Rentals 171 Copperhead Pkwy Blairsville GA £68 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Blairsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews) The room was super clean. Everything smelled amazing. Only hiccup we had was ran putta hot water. It said it was a point of interest hw heater but i showered then wofe jumped in. She was half way and it went cold. For about 2 hours we kept checking. Finally at 1am it came back and all was right again ... Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=83579012&PinnedHotelID=83579012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471264) ![Romantic Couples' Hide-Away- Remodel & Refurbishment w/ WiFi on Toccoa River](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19190000/19185900/19185802/39e10d3d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Romantic Couples' Hide-Away- Remodel & Refurbishment w/ WiFi on Toccoa River Mineral Bluff GA Stay at this cabin in Mineral Bluff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rolling Thunder River Company and McCaysville City ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (348 reviews) Great cabin, location! We really enjoyed the towns of Copper Hill/McCaysville near by. Hot tub was perfect too. We will be back! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-Downtown-Murphy.dx946151996466270208) ![Fern Gully Forest Pano](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481231/21260d5e-6ddb-43a0-b304-0cdf62292289.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upper Peachtree You might consider checking out Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel while you're exploring Upper Peachtree and the larger Murphy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-Upper-Peachtree.dx553248635976481231) ![Aerial mountain cabin view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473360/5faf470d-128c-4c4c-a42f-a92756b24178.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Indian Rock Springs If you're spending some time in Indian Rock Springs, Nantahala National Forest is a top sight worth visiting. 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