List of area points of interest

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Permalink Reply by John Dilbeck on June 24, 2010 at 9:35am

I think that is a great idea.

If we can get some input from others who know the area well, I'll do my best to compile it into a web page and maybe a downloadable PDF file.

So, should this be limited to just around Murphy, or say within a half-hour or one-hour drive?

Waterfalls:

I like the waterfall at Fires Creek. It's nice and cold in the summer and is a welcome relief from the heat and humidity.

Konehete Park is great and it includes several ball fields and the Murphy Riverwalk.

I think the Cherokee County Historical Museum is a must see for anyone interested in the history and heritage of the area.

John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC is one of the treasures of the area.

As I've made clear many times, I love eating at ShoeBooties Cafe.

HomeTown Diner has great food, too, and features Vickie's hand-made biscuits and locally-grown fresh veggies in season.

Those are just a few off the top of my head, maybe this will help get the ball rolling.

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Permalink Reply by John Dilbeck on June 24, 2010 at 1:29pm

If you're looking for a good, inexpensive lunch, try the snack bar in Parker's Drugs right in the center of downtown Murphy. They may have the best french fries in town.

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Permalink Reply by John Dilbeck on June 24, 2010 at 1:32pm

You can also see this being discussed on Facebook:

List of points of interest in and around Murphy, NC

Feel free to contribute your thoughts!

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Permalink Reply by Jim & Debbie Burch on June 24, 2010 at 8:37pm

So, should this be limited to just around Murphy, or say within a half-hour or one-hour drive?
I would think an hour`s drive an acceptable range for a fun outing.
One place we found interesting was the small cemetary located just off the big parking lot at Hanging Dog park. Reading some of the stones dating into the 1800s was amazing! Talk about local history!
We`ve heard about Brasstown Bald, but are`nt sure what exactly it is.... a park maybe?
Any local weekly or monthly auctions?

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Permalink Reply by John Dilbeck on June 25, 2010 at 12:12am

Brasstown Bald is the highest point in Georgia and is located near Young Harris. I wouldn't call it a park, but it's been quite a while since I visited there, so things may have changed.

As I remember it, Brasstown Bald is basically a great scenic overlook of the mountains and is a great place to watch the sun rise or set. There's a road that takes you to the top of the mountain, so access is easy.

I don't know of any weekly or monthly auctions right around Murphy, but on Friday nights (I think) there is an auction east of Murphy. Just take the four-lane east to Andrews and then the two-lane road through the Nantahala Gorge. When the road becomes a four-lane again, there is an auction barn on the right side of the road. I don't remember the name of the auction and don't have any contact information. A friend of mine used to go there regularly when she was selling glassware at Foster's Flea Market and I used to ride along now and then.

Bob Grove is an auctioneer in Brasstown and you can learn more at Bob Grove Auctions. He is located on the road that goes from Murphy to Hayesville. When you cross the river to go into Clay county, his business is located on the left about a quarter-mile or so past the river.

All the best,

JD

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