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Murphy
is the county seat of Cherokee County, located within the Nantahala National Forest southwest of Asheville. In Murphy, visitors find a peaceful, small town filled with history and Native American folklore. The county has seven sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places, which includes Fort Butler, a 19th century frontier fort and stockade for the Cherokee Indians, the Cherokee County Court House in Murphy, the Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery and the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. Murphy is also the site of a Bible based theme park, which features the world's largest set of the Ten Commandments and other Biblical monuments. The Hiawassee Lake, near Murphy, covers over 6,000 acres with almost 180 miles of shoreline. Lake Hiawassee feeds into Appalachia Lake, and along with Lake Chatuge, these three lakes are often referred to as the Chain of Lakes. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, water-skiing, rafting or tubing against a picturesque mountain backdrop. In Murphy, there is easy access to the Hiawassee River, which is a Class I and II whitewater rafting river, with a 3-mile stretch designated as a Trophy Trout Stream. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are also available on the Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers. Appalachia Lake has no developed recreation areas, and makes an excellent choice for those seeking the solitude and tranquility of a quiet mountain lake.
Surrounding areas: Lake Hiwassee, North Carolina (3.7 mi), Brasstown, North Carolina (5.5 mi), Marble, North Carolina (8.7 mi), Warne, North Carolina (10.3 mi), Hayesville, North Carolina (12.6 mi), Andrews, North Carolina (14.3 mi), Lake Chatuge Village, North Carolina (16.4 mi)
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Murphy Vacation Rentals
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Murphy Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Murphy | 1522 Andrews Rd | Murphy, NC | | (828) 837-3060 | | Days Inn | 754 Hwy 64 W | Murphy, NC | | (828) 837-8030 | | Econo Lodge | 100 Ter St | Murphy, NC | | (828) 837-8880 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 130 Holiday Dr | Murphy, NC | | (828) 837-1111 | | Andrews Valley Inn | Beavercreek Rd | Andrews, NC | 14.3 mi. | (888) 777-7901 | | Holiday Inn Express | 333 Fisher St | Blairsville, GA | 15.2 mi. | (706) 745-6844 | | Seasons Inn | Box 10 On The SQ | Blairsville, GA | 15.2 mi. | (706) 745-1631 | | Trails End Cabins | Rt 1 Box 253 | Turtletown, TN | 18.2 mi. | (704) 494-4610 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 300 Big Sky Dr | Hiawassee, GA | 18.4 mi. | (706) 896-8884 | | Ramada Inn Lake Chatuge Lodge | 653 Hwy 76 | Hiawassee, GA | 18.4 mi. | (706) 896-5253 | | Days Inn | 1100 Burkemont | Morganton, GA | 19.3 mi. | (828) 430-8778 | | Best Western Copper Inn | US Hwy 64 | Ducktown, TN | 20.0 mi. | (423) 496-5541 | | Microtel Inn & Suites Robbinsville | 107 Rodney Orr By-Pass | Robbinsville, NC | 20.7 mi. | (828) 479-6772 | | San-ran Motel | | Robbinsville, NC | 20.7 mi. | (828) 479-3256 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 83 Blue Rdg Overlook | Blue Ridge, GA | 22.5 mi. | (706) 946-3333 | | Douglas Inn & Suites | 1192 Windy RDG Rd | Blue Ridge, GA | 22.5 mi. | (706) 258-3600 | | Ramada Ltd-blue Ridge | 30 Overview Dr | Blue Ridge, GA | 22.5 mi. | (706) 632-4444 |
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| Angels Landing Inn | 94 Campbell St | Murphy, NC | | (828) 835-8877 |
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Murphy Weather & Climate
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The Mountains, due to their mild summer temperatures, have always been a welcome escape from the heat at the lower elevations. Midsummer afternoon temperatures average only around 80 degrees at elevations of 3,000 feet or higher. Nights are crisp and cool, but seldom too cold for outdoor activities or camping. In winter, snowfall is likely most years, but ski resorts use snowmaking equipment to ensure a reliable supply. Large amounts of snow and extreme low temperatures are rare except at the highest peaks. Rainfall is common in spring and summer. In spring, storm systems that bring cold weather southward reach North Carolina less often and less forcefully than in other parts of the country. Occasional invasions of cool dry air from the north continue during the summer, but are of short duration. Fall has warm days and cool nights and is the driest period.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
48°F |
25°F |
5.81 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
27°F |
5.07 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
33°F |
5.86 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
40°F |
4.58 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
49°F |
4.85 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
58°F |
4.76 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
62°F |
4.94 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
62°F |
4.66 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
56°F |
3.92 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
42°F |
3.13 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
34°F |
4.57 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
27°F |
4.91 in. |
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Murphy Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Andrews Murphy airport (RHP) located about 12 miles northeast of Murphy in Andrews, North Carolina, the Mc Minn County airport (MMI) located approximately 36 miles northwest of Murphy in Athens, Tennessee, the Pickens County airport (JZP) located roughly 49 miles southwest of Murphy in Jasper, Georgia, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located around 50 miles north of Murphy in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Dalton Municipal airport (DNN) located about 53 miles west of Murphy in Dalton, Georgia, the Lee Gilmer Memorial airport (GVL) located approximately 57 miles south of Murphy in Gainesville, Georgia, the Mark Anton airport (2A0) located roughly 57 miles northwest of Murphy in Dayton, Tennessee, the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located around 60 miles northeast of Murphy in Sevierville, Tennessee, Lovell Field (CHA) located about 66 miles west of Murphy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Tom B David Field (CZL) located approximately 67 miles southwest of Murphy in Calhoun, Georgia, and finally the Rockwood Municipal airport (RKW) located roughly 68 miles northwest of Murphy in Rockwood, Tennessee.
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Murphy Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 48.6 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 48.6 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 55.5 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 55.5 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 60.1 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 60.6 mi. | | | Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 71.2 mi. | | | American Adventures | Marietta | GA | 83.7 mi. | | | Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | GA | 88.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 62.8 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 83.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cherokee Hills Golf & Country Club | Murphy | NC | | | | Chatuge Shores Golf Course | Hayesville | NC | 12.6 mi. | | | Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club | Hayesville | NC | 12.6 mi. | | | Butternut Creek Golf Course | Blairsville | GA | 15.2 mi. | | | Copper Basin Golf Club | Copperhill | TN | 20.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 41.0 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 60.6 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 98.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Chatuge State Park | | GA | 15.5 mi. | | | Vogel State Park | | GA | 25.7 mi. | | | Moccasin Creek State Park | | GA | 30.9 mi. | | | Unicoi State Park | | GA | 31.0 mi. | | | Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 37.7 mi. | | | Amicalola Falls State Park | | GA | 38.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 36.6 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 55.5 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 60.7 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 72.2 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 72.2 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 90.7 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 94.3 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 94.7 mi. | |
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