Title: Murphy Travel Guide: Best of Murphy, North Carolina Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Murphy](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-Hotels.d8683.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Murphy](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-Holiday-Rentals.d8683.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Murphy Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Murphy.d8683.Car-Hire-Guide)[Murphy Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy.d8683.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Murphy Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Murphy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9c979ca930054f026ddc95e1237541cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Wanderer/Wonderer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f569ddcd943d18e9e88dd1897b7beda5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Wanderer/Wonderer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f569ddcd943d18e9e88dd1897b7beda5.jpg) ![Photo by Kat Davidson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/89abc5486a512fc69db504b342620a39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kat Davidson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/89abc5486a512fc69db504b342620a39.jpg) ![Photo by Doug Omedeo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b9664fa88676c3e882f075f3589000d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Doug Omedeo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b9664fa88676c3e882f075f3589000d8.jpg) ![Photo by Doug Omedeo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5e33938ba240495db5794d191a041242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Doug Omedeo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5e33938ba240495db5794d191a041242.jpg) ## Visit Murphy Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Murphy ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tarheel While Tarheel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hiwassee River and Murphy River Walk. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-Tarheel.dx553248635976471264) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.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) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-Indian-Rock-Springs.dx553248635976473360) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5e33938ba240495db5794d191a041242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Murphy While Downtown Murphy isn't home to many top sights, Hiwassee River and Murphy River Walk are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-Downtown-Murphy.dx946151996466270208) - Top hotels in Murphy - Top Holiday Rentals in Murphy ![Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13330000/13321100/13321053/806c28cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel 777 Casino Parkway, Murphy, NC £73 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) "The variety of games available." Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=13321053&PinnedHotelID=13321053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8683) ![Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99700000/99694900/99694856/2864b3e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream! Murphy, NC Stay at this cabin in Murphy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Owl Creek and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) "Excellent location. Home just as shown in listing. Very nicely stocked kitchen. River side stay was wonderfully quiet." Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F10%2F2025&endDate=03%2F10%2F2025&selected=99694856&PinnedHotelID=99694856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8683) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F10%2F2025&endDate=03%2F10%2F2025&selected=99694856&PinnedHotelID=99694856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8683) ![Sunset Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16810000/16806100/16806023/0f839f79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunset Motel 199 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC £89 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Murphy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (640 reviews) "Fabulous little spot!! Quite,clean…. Just what I needed! Thank you Sunset Motel!" Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=16806023&PinnedHotelID=16806023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8683) [See all 472 properties in Murphy](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025®ionId=8683) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Romantic Mountain Chalet with Stream & Gazebo ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766200/18766117/92b6f8b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Romantic Mountain Chalet with Stream & Gazebo Murphy, NC Stay at this chalet in Murphy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Hanging Dog Recreation Area is located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews) "The cabin was in a great location - peaceful neighborhood. Cabin was pretty much clean other then some spider webs. We had a great time and enjoyed our get away. The negatives:I will say the bed mattress’s need to be replaced as they were not comfortable at all. Neither was the couch in the living ..." Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murphy-Hotels-Romatic-Mountain-Chalet-With-Stream.h18766117.Hotel-Information) ![Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99700000/99694900/99694856/2864b3e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream! Murphy, NC Stay at this cabin in Murphy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Owl Creek and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) "Excellent location. Home just as shown in listing. Very nicely stocked kitchen. River side stay was wonderfully quiet." 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrahs-Cherokee-Valley-River-Casino-Hotel-Marble.d553248635997933769.Attraction) #### 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) #### 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) #### Hanging Dog Recreation Area Explore the great outdoors at Hanging Dog Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Murphy. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area. 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