Amber’s guidebook
Food scene
Less than a mile from space. Great variety on menu and great southern food. Steaks, chicken, seafood, burgers, meatloaf, great salads, sandwiches and wraps. They have something for everyone.
12 locals recommend
Julie's Place
30 NC-141Less than a mile from space. Great variety on menu and great southern food. Steaks, chicken, seafood, burgers, meatloaf, great salads, sandwiches and wraps. They have something for everyone.
Great Italian and American food. Very good atmosphere and one of the most popular local eateries.
39 locals recommend
Perrones Neighborhood Grill
269 Valley River AveGreat Italian and American food. Very good atmosphere and one of the most popular local eateries.
The Crown Restaurant
135 Emily LnGreat farm to table restaurant.
Red Brick Deli
89 Tennessee StGreat sandwiches!
Parson's Pub
19 Tennessee StIrish pub with good food.
Reservations suggested. Voted one of the top 100 restaurants in the nation. Prime steaks and wonderful food. My favorite restaurant in the area.
121 locals recommend
The Copper Door
2 Sullivan StReservations suggested. Voted one of the top 100 restaurants in the nation. Prime steaks and wonderful food. My favorite restaurant in the area.
Bistro 29
29 Tennessee StGood sushi, steaks, and american cuisine.
Sweet Tooth
658 Andrews RdHundreds of ice cream options and a local favorite.
Nocturnal Brewing
893 US-64 BUSEntertainment
Casino, family friendly bowling/arcade and several eating options.
160 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyCasino, family friendly bowling/arcade and several eating options.
World known one-of-a kind folk art school. Great shops of area artists (pottery, baskets, paintings, iron work, and more).
125 locals recommend
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdWorld known one-of-a kind folk art school. Great shops of area artists (pottery, baskets, paintings, iron work, and more).
Good entertainment for bowling, food, music and bar.
9 locals recommend
UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Harrah's Cherokee
777 Casino DrGood entertainment for bowling, food, music and bar.
Appalachian Driving Experience
66 Tennessee StSightseeing
Fires Creek Picnic Area
1767 Fires Creek Wildlife RdGreat trails and waterfalls.
Nantahala Gorge
Whitewater rafting, ziplining, trails, waterfalls and eating.
Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag RdA short drive to a spectacular view on top of Bell Mountain.
Very unique park with wonderful story. Religious destination. Good hiking opportunities.
39 locals recommend
Fields of the Wood
10000 NC-294Very unique park with wonderful story. Religious destination. Good hiking opportunities.
Vogel State Park
405 Vogel State Park RdAn evening walk on the dam and trails around the lake have breathtaking views.
16 locals recommend
Chatuge Dam
An evening walk on the dam and trails around the lake have breathtaking views.
Coffee Bar
Best coffee in Murphy and outstanding atmosphere. They also have agreat shop with local goods.
Best coffee in Murphy and outstanding atmosphere. They also have pastries, local goods and the neatest drive thru.
37 locals recommend
Rare Bird Emporium
680 Andrews RdBest coffee in Murphy and outstanding atmosphere. They also have pastries, local goods and the neatest drive thru.
Local Wineries
A beautiful and relaxing place to eat and drink wine. Outstanding views and outdoor dining.
148 locals recommend
Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek RdA beautiful and relaxing place to eat and drink wine. Outstanding views and outdoor dining.
Hightower Creek Vineyards
7150 Canaan Dr