Watch a Movie at the Swan Drive In Movie Theater while in Murphy NC

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Who doesn’t love a good movie?! I know we certainly do. When you are looking for things to do in Murphy NC, Take a step to the past and enjoy a good show. It’s not in Murphy NC, but you can be to the Swan Drive In Movie Theater in Blue Ridge GA. We’re here as I write this waiting for the movie! You can get in touch with to find out what’s playing at:

Swan Drive-in Movie Theater
651 Summit Street
Blue Ridge, GA
888-469-1955

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Western Carolina Car and Bike Show in Murphy NC May 6 2011

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There’s always lots of fun things to do in Murphy NC, and car shows are one of them! Here’s one awesome car and motorcycle show coming to Murphy NC! Not only that, all the proceeds go to benefit the American Cancer Society.It’ll be a lot of fun for car enthusiasts, bike lovers, kids and families! It’s going to be at Brother’s Restaurant in the Beechwood Plaza on May 6, 2011 starting at 6pm. Click the flyer to the left for more details and we hope you’ll be there! 😎

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Calaboose Winery in Andrews NC – A Great Winery to Visit while in Murphy NC

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Love wine? We do too! What better way to enjoy true local wine varieties than at Cherokee County’s own Calaboose Winery in Andrews NC?!

They offer a wide variety of wines to choose from, and you can visit them for a tasting and try them all! 😀 They offer wines by the names of:

  • Chambourcin
  • Seyval
  • Wardin’s White
  • Revinoor’s Red
  • Catawba
  • Jailbird Blackberry
  • Up the River Strawberry-Rhubarb

And fear not, if you can’t make it to their winery or buy it from  a local store (they sell their wines at the Daily Grind in both Murphy and Andrews NC locations and also at Nate’s Country Store in Murphy), you can buy it by the bottle by visiting their Calaboose Winery Website.

Directions to Calaboose from Murphy NC – Take 74 headed East to Andrews (on the 4 lane). Turn right onto Main Street in Andrews (which is the FIRST Andrews exit). Follow and turn on Cherry Street. Turn left on Aquone Road and follow Aquone to 565 Aquone Rd. You’ll see their copper colored roof on the left. Enjoy! Be sure to visit the Calaboose Winery Website to check hours, specials and more.

We hope to see you there!

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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest – A GREAT Day Trip while in Murphy NC

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The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is a great spot to take your family while you’re in Murphy, NC. No matter your age, condition, you name it, you can really enjoy the Forest. It has some of the BIGGEST trees you’ll ever see! It has a wonderful hiking trail that is rated as easy, so it’s perfect for families. The shape of the trail is a Figure 8, and you can choose to do all or half of it. In addition to the SUPERSIZED trees, you’ll find there are some gorgeous, rushing creeks along with very well maintained facilities. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the day. If you need directions to get there from Murphy, scroll toward the bottom and we’ve included them.

When we went, we took my parents and they had an absolutely great time! We brought sandwiches and made a day of it and ate overlooking amazing scenery and mountain views. Here’s some of our pictures we took while we were there:

(*Note* – You can click on the picture to see the larger image)

Directions to get there: From Murphy, take 74/129 headed East through Andrews. Keep going as it narrows from a 4 lane down to 2. You will make a left in Topton on 129 (also known as Tallulah Rd.). Follow this road all the way into Robbinsville and you will begin to see signs for Joyce Kilmer. You’ll pass a hotel, McDonald’s, and several other businesses. You will make a left on 143 (also called Tapoco Rd.) and follow it for roughly 5 miles or so to a stop sign. You will turn left onto Joyce Kilmer Rd and follow the signs the rest of the way in! Once you get in Robbinsville, just follow the signs – they’ll get you there with no problem. Enjoy and be sure to come back and comment how your trip went! We’d love to hear it 😀

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Murphy NC Chamber of Commerce in Cherokee County

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The Chamber of Commerce that services the Murphy NC and Cherokee County area is absolutely outstanding! There are several folks who are directly responsible for making the Chamber a success and extremely beneficial for both folks coming to the area and those who live here in Cherokee County. Phyllis Black is the current director. Nancy Lane is also in their office along with several other really great folks who are always friendly! 🙂

If you’re coming to the area, they have one of the best maps of Cherokee County you can possibly get. Not only that, they have a huge array of Things to do Here in Murphy NC. Free Wireless Internet is also provided so you can easily check up on everything you need to at no cost.

You can stop in at any time. They are located at:

805 W. US Highway 64
Murphy, NC 28906

You may also call 828-837-2242 and speak with them directly.

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The Hiwassee Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Murphy NC

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The Hiwassee Dam is one of my favorite things to see here in Murphy NC. If I’m showing homes or land in the area, I always love to take folks to see it. At 307 feet, Hiwassee Dam is the third tallest dam in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) system. It stretches 1,376 feet from bank to bank of the river, and I must admit, is an amazing sight to stand at the bottom of and see just how big it really is. It was part of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal to provide work for people and help bring the United States out of the Great Depression.

Named after the Hiwassee River, the dam is responsible for creating Lake Hiwassee and generating an impressive 185 Megawatts of power.

History

Construction began on Hiwassee Dam on July 15, 1936, and it officially opened for operation on February 8, 1940. At a price tag of 24 million at that time, it was a sizable, and expensive, undertaking. It had dual purposes – to generate power for the region and provide flood control for the Chattanooga area, which is why you see the waters of Lake Hiwassee lower in the colder seasons of the year.

Building the dam required purchasing 24,102 acres. It took 3,836 acres that had to be completely cleared. What’s even more amazing is that it required 261 families, 462 graves, and 25 miles of roads that had to be completely relocated to a new area.

Directions

So while you’re here in Murphy, you certainly need to go see the Hiwassee Dam. It’s a great area attraction that’s beautiful in its own right. To get to it from Murphy, take 64 West. Turn right on 294. Follow to a right on Hiwassee Dam Access Road. Follow it a few miles and you’ll drive right over the dam.

Sources cited: TVA and Wikipedia

Cherokee Lake in Murphy NC on Forest Service Land

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Cherokee Lake is a beautiful place to have a picnic, fish, relax, and enjoy right here in Murphy NC. It’s largely brought to us by the US Forest Service, who is responsible for maintaining the grounds. On the grounds, you’ll find a great dock to fish from, a large picnic pavilion, picnic tables scattered around with grills you can use, and walking trails so you can venture into the woods and enjoy all that nature has to offer.

It’s located in the Hiwassee Dam community of Murphy right off of 294. To get there, you will take Highway 64 West, make a right on 294. Follow that a couple miles to the entrance to Cherokee Lake on your right hand side. It’s just before the brand new bridge.

Be sure to check it out, have a picnic, and enjoy the outdoors! 😉

**Note on the pictures above** You can click the images to open the full size image so you can actually see it!.

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John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival 2010

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The Banner for the 2010 Folk School Fall Festival

Every year, The John C. Campbell Folk School hosts one of my personal favorite Fall Festivals in Murphy, NC. Thousands of people flock to the small town of Brasstown, NC to celebrate the changing of the seasons.

This year was no different. It was great! There were lots of people and some really good vendors this year. Everything from paintings, photography, prints, glass work, iron work, chairs, you-name-it was represented this year. All the vendors were great to speak with and where more than open to sharing their experiences and how they accomplished their craft.

Music and dancing is always a large part of the celebration. My

I love hearing the violins every year!

personal favorite is watching the younger kids play violins – they’re amazingly talented. Not only that, our church choir even sings at the barn which is always neat to watch.

If you’ve never been to a Fall Festival, you certainly need to! There’s nothing like it – just be sure to come hungry and ready to walk! 🙂

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2013 Folk School Fall Festival

2009 John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival

2008 John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival

Labor Day and The Heritage Walk in Murphy NC

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Happy Labor Day weekend! Labor Day always proves to be a wonderful weekend for relaxation, family, fun, and The Heritage Walk in Murphy NC! It is sponsored by the Heritage Partners and is the perfect opportunity to see some of Murphy’s very unique history. Our very own Mayor, Bill Hughes, is one of the tour guides who shows off Murphy NC’s past. Some of the things you get to see is the Fort Butler site, the “Pyramid,” the Harshaw Chapel, and our beautiful River Walk.

Downtown and Konaheeta Park is full of vendors and things for you and the family to do. There are face painters, horse back rides, local artists, tractors, you name it! It’s the perfect opportunity to take your family and enjoy Murphy.

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Gardens in Murphy NC

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Gardens are a large part of Appalachian culture. Families have grown large gardens for generations because the mountains are not known for enormous farms like much of the South, but more subsistence style farming. Gardens continue that tradition today.

Gardening in Murphy NCNo longer out of need in most cases, folks plant their own gardens and enjoy the fruits of their labor with fresh vegetables and even some fruits. Most common here in the mountains of Murphy NC are your typical suspects such as corn, beans, cabbage, squash, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, blackberries, apples, and much more. According to the North Carolina Extension Office, our average growing season here in the Murphy and Andrews area is 159 days, giving you the perfect opportunity to grow lots of goodies 🙂

Things link canning, freezing, drying, and much more are ways you can enjoy fresh vegetables are year around. The wonderful thing about real estate in the mountains that if you want to have your own garden, we can help you find a home that has the perfect place to grow your own garden! Just let us know its something you want to do, and we’ll take care of the rest!

If you would like more information on gardening in the mountains of Murphy and Andrews, you can call our local NC Extension Office at 828-837-2917. The folks there are a tremendous help!

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