- TripBuzz found 61 things to do with kids in or near Murphy, North Carolina, including 50 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Ducktown and Hiawassee.
- From Mountain View Marina to WagonMaster Adventure Ranch, the Murphy area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, Walking Trails and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
- Located along the Hiwassee River is the city of Murphy. The small town sits on just under three square miles of land, situated in a rural part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Locals and visitors enjoy the area for its vast amount of wildlife, including elk and bears. Hiking and boating are among the most popular attractions, as is enjoying a quiet stroll through the towns main street area.
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From Mountain View Marina, visitors have direct access to Lake Hiwassee for their boats. The marina is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and provides panoramic views of the lake. Visitors often go swimming, kayaking, and tubing in the lake.
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Fun for kids AND adults. Gold panning, mini golf, paintball, skeet shooting, pistol range, gem mining, wagon rides, bounce castle and mini dune buggy. Covered pavilions for RAIN OR SHINE. Pet friendly. Cabins & camping on site. Large group pavilion coming soon. Event Catering services available or bring your ow…
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With Big Ol Fish Guiding Service, visitors can take a guided trip to nearby lakes to fish for striped bass and walleye. The boats are equipped with bait and fishing equipment, so visitors do not need to bring their own.
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87 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC 28906
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The Cherokee County Historical Museum Inc. is dedicated to preserving the local history of the area. The museum contains over 2000 artifacts of the Cherokee Indians, some dating back as far as the civil war.
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Henn Movie Theater is an historic single movie theater that was established in 1934. The facility shows movies in surround sound and offers a large selection of concessions. Henn Movie Theater is currently expanding their facilities.
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A biblically-inspired park, Fields of the Wood covers 220 acres overlooking the Cherokee Mountains. Highlights include Ten Commandments Mountain, the Tomb of Jesus, nature trails, a baptismal font, gift shop and cafe.
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The Henn Theatre is a historic movie theater that also hosts musical guests every so often. The auditorium is fitted with surround-sound and the theater also offers concessions for moviegoers.
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Three miles of trails winding along the Valley and Hiwassee Rivers make up the Murphy River Walk. The easy walk takes visitors through several different natural environments surrounding the historic town of Murphy.
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Located in the Nantahala National Forest, Fire Creek Falls features multiple trails that go through lush forest and across freshwater streams. Picnic areas are available as well as space for swimming and water tubing.
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Visitors can enjoy guided fishing, floating, biking, hiking, and paddle trips with Appalachian Outfitters, Inc. Appalachian Outfitters also specializes in products and equipment for hiking, fly fishing, bicycling, and paddling.