things to do in murphy nc: Come to the 2016 Cherokee County Fair in Murphy NC
- 10/21/16 12:06 AM
The 2016 Cherokee County Fair starts today! Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 21 - 23 Gate opens at 10am Tractor Exhibits - Great Food - Petting Zoo - Live Music - Exciting Games Carnival Rides - School Exhibits - Local Entertainment - Pony Rides Demonstrations - Rock Climbing Wall - Alan Kay Presentations Come and Enjoy the Fair! www.cherokeecountyfair.com 9275 US 64 West, Murphy NC Fair Office: 828-835-4556 FREE ADMISSION EVERYDAY for children 12 and under
This year's Fall Festival, set for Saturday October 4th and Sunday, October 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will draw 12,000 to 14,000 regional attendees. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for ages 12-17, and free for children under 12. Fine crafts, craft-making demonstrations, music and dance performances, kids' activities and pony rides, tasty food, … (4 comments)
You’ve got so many choices... Mini Golf, Paintball Gallery, Target Airsoft, Mini Car Track, Skeet shooting, Gold Panning, or Gem Mining. The little ones can bring a bathing suit and play in the bounce castle with sprinkler. They always have some great combo discount package rates too. Fun for all ages and many activities are covered for rain or shine. Plus it’s a … (0 comments)
things to do in murphy nc: Cherokee Tribal Council to build new Casino in Murphy NC!
- 04/26/13 03:03 AM
Cherokee Tribal Council to build new Casino in Murphy NC! It’s official - Cherokee Tribal Council to build new Casino in Murphy NC! Cherokee County, NC should soon see a much-needed economic boost to the area. Tribal Council voted 11-1 to build a casino on a tract of trust land in Murphy NC.
The Mountain Living Team let you know about the Cherokee Casino in Murphy NC and now it is official! With a construction budget of around $110 million, the casino will be around 50,000 square feet and will have 1,100 gaming machines, 30-40 table games, a food court, … (1 comments)
things to do in murphy nc: Cherokee Casino coming to Murphy NC in 2014
- 03/04/13 06:38 AM
Cherokee Casino coming to Murphy NC in 2014 Cherokee Casino coming to Murphy NC in 2014! Just outside of Murphy and close to the Wal-Mart is the proposed site where the Casino will be built. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council tabled a resolution Feb 28, 2013 to authorize construction of a casino and hotel on trust land in Cherokee County.
The property known as the Palmer land is approximately 85 acres. Plans right now are that after all environmental and other inspections are completed and they break ground, a temporary casino will be built on site … (2 comments)
After the winter solstice, the days will get longer. More daylight hours during winter here in Murphy, NC are something to Celebrate!
So what exactly is a Solstice? The earliest humans knew that the sun’s path across the sky, the length of daylight, and the location of the sunrise and sunset all shifted in a regular way throughout the year. They built monuments, … (3 comments)
things to do in murphy nc: What to do in downtown Murphy, NC... the Historical Museum
- 06/13/12 06:59 AM
What to do in downtown Murphy, NC...the Historical MuseumIf you're in downtown Murphy, NC you won't want to miss stopping in the Cherokee County Historical Museum! You can't miss the Historic Courthouse, and the museum is just a few doors down from it.The museum reflects the life of the Cherokee Indian during the time of the Cherokee Nation before their removal along the "Trail of Tears" to Oklahoma. Our little museum is packed full with Native-American artifacts, Pioneer Implements, Antique Firearms, Period Dress, Early School House Room, Photographs, Quilts and a Log Cherokee Dwelling circa 1800. Also featured … (2 comments)
things to do in murphy nc: Today's your Lucky Penny Day in the Murphy NC and north GA mountains!
- 05/04/12 07:27 AM
Today's your Lucky Penny Day in the Murphy, NC and north GA mountains! It's Lucky Penny Day each year on May 23rd. Perhaps a Lucky Penny will be lucky for you today. Taken at face value, a penny doesn't buy you much anymore, if anything. It used to. During our parents and grandparents days, a penny bought a lot of things. Most notably, Penny Candy got its name because a piece of candy cost a penny. Oh, the memories of these special trips with our grandfather to the corner store for penny candies are some of our fondest! Inflation year after year after … (0 comments)
things to do in murphy nc: Things To Do in Murphy, NC - Cherokee Lake
- 12/05/11 09:54 AM
Things To Do in Murphy, NC - Cherokee Lake Even though we might not be out at some of the many Lakes around Murphy, NC swimming or canoeing; it’s still a great place to get out and take a nice walk around the lake and over the dam where we took this photo.
Just out Hwy 294, about 10 miles from downtown Murphy, NC is Cherokee Lake. This small lake is the perfect place for having a picnic under the covered areas or the scattered picnic tables looking out onto the lake. You’ll always find someone fishing from … (8 comments)
things to do in murphy nc: More Things to see in our Murphy, NC daytrip to The Bascom!
- 08/23/10 07:53 AM
One of the best things about living in Murphy, NC is all the great surrounding areas that make for some great daytrips. We’ve already shared with you about our Highlands outing, Dry Falls and the amazing Stick Art Maze outside The Bascom, but here’s our favorite exhibit inside The Bascom. They even have vintage leather motorcycle jackets for you to wear as you tour this exhibit and take photos!
This extraordinary collection is on loan from the Wheels Through Time Museum and collector Dale Walksler. The Wheels Through Time Museum is home to the world's premier collection … (4 comments)
things to do in murphy nc: Looking for Things to Do in Murphy, NC?
- 07/21/10 04:14 AM
Looking for Things to do in Murphy, NC? Whether your idea of a good time is whitewater rafting, a round of golf, a hike in the woods, or taking a quilting class, our great town of Murphy, NC and the surrounding mountain areas have just what you're looking for! ATV - OHV fun in the Mountains Beasley Knob and Davenport Mountain are two of the ATV and OHV trails here in the mountains. Lots of outdoor adventure activities so check out these trails. Biltmore Estates Located in Asheville, North Carolina, just 95 miles from Murphy is the world famous Biltmore House … (1 comments)
Lee and Carol Barbour - The Mountain Living Team are Realtors in the Murphy, NC mountains and live, play and sell real estate in Murphy and Hayesville NC and Hiawassee, Blairsville and Blue Ridge GA and Copperhill TN. Follow our blog to see the scenery, outdoor activities, homes, land and mountain lifestyle we love!
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