Rib Country BBQ<\/b> The area has some spectacular mountain golf. The area’s parks are a national treasure and great for a scenic drive, hiking, biking and picnics. Visit the National Park Service<\/a> for more detailed information. DollyWood<\/b><\/a> Pigeon Forge, TN – escape to the unique world of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain theme park. Boat registration and fishing licenses for in-state and out-of-state visitors can be purchased online at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources<\/a> Commission’s web site or by calling (888) 248-6834.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds<\/b><\/a> plays host to several popular annual events including the Georgia Mountain Fair, the Superstar Concert Series, the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival and Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers’ Convention. Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel<\/b><\/a> Murphy, NC Blanche Manor<\/b><\/a> Copperhill, TN (706) 455-RIDE Henn Theatre<\/b> Murphy, NC (828) 837-2618 Cherokee County NC<\/b><\/a> – includes the towns of Murphy, Andrews and Brasstown. Come find your “peace” of the mountains. Biltmore Estate<\/b><\/a> Asheville, NC (800) 543-2961 – built on a 125,000 acre (now 8,000 acres) estate as the home of George Vanderbilt, the 250-room French Renaissance chateau known as Biltmore House is the largest private residence in America. Enjoy both guided and unguided trips on the Nantahala River<\/b> or guided trips on the more challenging Ocoee River<\/b>, site of the 1996 Olympic kayak competitions. For those who may want to do more than just relax in, on and around the lake, the area provides a variety of indoor and outdoor entertainment choices. Dinning Rib Country BBQMurphy, NC (828) 837-4444El Rio Mexican RestaurantCopperhill, TN (423) 496-1826Bistro 29Murphy, NC (828) 837-9022Murphy ChophouseMurphy, NC (828) 835-3287Chevelle’s 66Murphy, NC (828) 835-7001Shoebooties CafeMurphy, NC (828) 837-4589The Parson’s PubMurphy, NC (828) 837-4151The Daily Grind & WineMurphy, NC (828) 835-7322 Legend SteakhouseMurphy, NC (828) 837-8500 Golf The area has some spectacular mountain golf.Brasstown Valley Resort18 hole par 72 Young Harris, GA(800) 201-3205Butternut Creek Golf Course18 hole par 72 Blairsville, GA(706) 745-5153Chatuge Shores Golf Course18 hole par 72 Hayesville, GA(828) 389-8940Copper Basin Golf Club9 hole Copperhill, TN(423) 496-3579Mountain Harbour Golf Course18 hole par 72 Hayesville, NC(828) 389-4111 National Parks & Forests The area’s parks are a national treasure and great for a scenic drive, hiking, biking and picnics. Visit the National Park Service for more detailed information.Appalachian TrailA 2,160 mile foot trail along the ridge crests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in the central Maine wilderness to Springer Mountain in a designated wilderness area in north Georgia.Cherohala SkywayCrossing the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests from Robbinsville, NC to Tellico Plains, TN.Great Smoky Mountains National ParkEstablished in 1934, covers 520,408 acres of land with heights ranging from 840 feet at Abrams Creek to 6,643 feet at Clingmans Dome.Joyce Kilmer Memorial ForestA tribute to a hero whose poem “Trees” inspired millions. The Forest Service inauguarated the Little Santeelah as the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in 1935.Mountain Waters Scenic BywayThe byway begins in Highlands traveling approximately 61 miles winding through southern Appalachian hardwood forests, by numerous waterfalls and lakes and through two river gorges.Nantahala National ForestThe foret lies in the mountains and valleys of western North Carolina with elevations as high as 5,800 feet at Lone Bald in Jackson County, to a low 1,200 feet in Cherokee County along the Tusquitee River. Theme Parks DollyWood Pigeon Forge, TN – escape to the unique world of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain theme park.Lake Winnepesaukah Chattanooga, TN (877) 525-3946 – rated as one of Americas Top 10 family amusement parks by Travel and Leisure magazine. Fishing Mountain Lakes Guide Service 865-466-1345 Boat registration and fishing licenses for in-state and out-of-state visitors can be purchased online at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s web site or by calling (888) 248-6834. Festivals and Shows Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds plays host to several popular annual events including the Georgia Mountain Fair, the Superstar Concert Series, the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival and Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers’ Convention.Unto These Hills Cherokee, NC – An outdoor drama telling the tragic story of how the Cherokee ancestors were forcefully driven out of the Great Smoky Mountains and marched 1,200 miles to Oklahoma. Gaming Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel Murphy, NCTribal Bingo Cherokee, NC (800) 410-1254 Horseback Riding Blanche Manor Copperhill, TN (706) 455-RIDEBrasstown Valley Stables Young Harris, GA (706) 379-9900 Movie Cinemas Henn Theatre Murphy, NC (828) 837-2618Swan Drive-In Theatre Blue Ridge, GA (706) 632-5235Twin Cinema Blairsville, GA (706) 745-8222Twin Cinema Blue Ridge, GA (706) 632-7202Twin Cinema Andrews, NC (828) 321-3333 Shopping Cherokee County NC – includes the towns of Murphy, Andrews and Brasstown. Come find your “peace” of the mountains.Gatlinburg, TN – The Heart of the Smokies.Helen, GA – re-creation of an alpine village famous for Oktoberfest.Pigeon Forge, TN – one of the fastest growing tourist cities in the South. Tours and Exhibits Biltmore Estate Asheville, NC (800) 543-2961 – built on a 125,000 acre (now 8,000 acres) estate as the home of George Vanderbilt, the 250-room French Renaissance chateau known as Biltmore House is the largest private residence in America.Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Blue Ridge, GA (800) 934-1898 – 26 mile tip along the Taccoa river in vintage passenger cars.Fields Of The Wood Murphy, NC (828) 494-7855 – visit biblical monuments, replicas of Golgotha and Joseph’s tomb and the world’s largest set of the Ten Commandments.Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (800) 872-4681 – train excursions through western North Carolina mountains.Lost Sea Sweetwater, TN – America’s largest underground lake located deep inside craighead cavernsRock City Lookout Mtn, GA – Experience Rock City and view 7 states from atop Lookout Mtn.Ruby Falls Chattanooga, TN – America’s highest underground waterfall open to the public.Tennessee Aquarium Chattanooga, TN – visit the world’s largest freshwater aquarium. White Water Rafting Enjoy both guided and unguided trips on the Nantahala River or guided trips on the more challenging Ocoee River, site of the 1996 Olympic kayak competitions.Nantahala Outdoor Center (800) 232-7238 – NantahalaRolling Thunder River Company (800) 408-7238 – Ocoee or Nantahala river trips.Wildwater Ltd. 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Murphy, NC (828) 837-4444
El Rio Mexican Restaurant<\/b>
Copperhill, TN (423) 496-1826
Bistro 29<\/b>
Murphy, NC (828) 837-9022
Murphy Chophouse<\/b>
Murphy, NC (828) 835-3287
Chevelle’s 66<\/b>
Murphy, NC (828) 835-7001
Shoebooties Cafe<\/b>
Murphy, NC (828) 837-4589
The Parson’s Pub<\/b>
Murphy, NC (828) 837-4151
The Daily Grind & Wine<\/b>
Murphy, NC (828) 835-7322
\nLegend Steakhouse<\/b>
Murphy, NC (828) 837-8500<\/p>\n<\/section>\n![\"golf\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/golf.jpg\")
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Brasstown Valley Resort<\/b><\/a>
18 hole par 72 Young Harris, GA
(800) 201-3205
Butternut Creek Golf Course<\/b>
18 hole par 72 Blairsville, GA
(706) 745-5153
Chatuge Shores Golf Course<\/b>
18 hole par 72 Hayesville, GA
(828) 389-8940
Copper Basin Golf Club<\/b>
9 hole Copperhill, TN
(423) 496-3579
Mountain Harbour Golf Course<\/b>
18 hole par 72 Hayesville, NC
(828) 389-4111<\/p>\n<\/section>\n![\"parks\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/parks.jpg\")
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Appalachian Trail<\/b><\/a>
A 2,160 mile foot trail along the ridge crests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in the central Maine wilderness to Springer Mountain in a designated wilderness area in north Georgia.
Cherohala Skyway<\/b>
Crossing the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests from Robbinsville, NC to Tellico Plains, TN.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/b><\/a>
Established in 1934, covers 520,408 acres of land with heights ranging from 840 feet at Abrams Creek to 6,643 feet at Clingmans Dome.
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest<\/b>
A tribute to a hero whose poem “Trees” inspired millions. The Forest Service inauguarated the Little Santeelah as the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in 1935.
Mountain Waters Scenic Byway<\/b>
The byway begins in Highlands traveling approximately 61 miles winding through southern Appalachian hardwood forests, by numerous waterfalls and lakes and through two river gorges.
Nantahala National Forest<\/b>
The foret lies in the mountains and valleys of western North Carolina with elevations as high as 5,800 feet at Lone Bald in Jackson County, to a low 1,200 feet in Cherokee County along the Tusquitee River.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
Lake Winnepesaukah<\/b><\/a> Chattanooga, TN (877) 525-3946 – rated as one of Americas Top 10 family amusement parks by Travel and Leisure magazine.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n![\"big-fish\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/big-fish.jpg\")
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Unto These Hills<\/b><\/a> Cherokee, NC – An outdoor drama telling the tragic story of how the Cherokee ancestors were forcefully driven out of the Great Smoky Mountains and marched 1,200 miles to Oklahoma.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
Tribal Bingo<\/b> Cherokee, NC (800) 410-1254<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
Brasstown Valley Stables<\/b><\/a> Young Harris, GA (706) 379-9900<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
Swan Drive-In Theatre<\/b><\/a> Blue Ridge, GA (706) 632-5235
Twin Cinema<\/b> Blairsville, GA (706) 745-8222
Twin Cinema<\/b> Blue Ridge, GA (706) 632-7202
Twin Cinema<\/b> Andrews, NC (828) 321-3333<\/p>\n<\/section>\n![\"helen\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/helen.jpg\")
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Gatlinburg, TN<\/b><\/a> – The Heart of the Smokies.
Helen, GA<\/b><\/a> – re-creation of an alpine village famous for Oktoberfest.
Pigeon Forge, TN<\/b><\/a> – one of the fastest growing tourist cities in the South.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway<\/b><\/a> Blue Ridge, GA (800) 934-1898 – 26 mile tip along the Taccoa river in vintage passenger cars.
Fields Of The Wood<\/b><\/a> Murphy, NC (828) 494-7855 – visit biblical monuments, replicas of Golgotha and Joseph’s tomb and the world’s largest set of the Ten Commandments.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad<\/b><\/a> (800) 872-4681 – train excursions through western North Carolina mountains.
Lost Sea<\/b><\/a> Sweetwater, TN – America’s largest underground lake located deep inside craighead caverns
Rock City<\/b><\/a> Lookout Mtn, GA – Experience Rock City and view 7 states from atop Lookout Mtn.
Ruby Falls<\/b><\/a> Chattanooga, TN – America’s highest underground waterfall open to the public.
Tennessee Aquarium<\/b><\/a> Chattanooga, TN – visit the world’s largest freshwater aquarium.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n![\"rafting\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/rafting-300x206.jpg\")
Nantahala Outdoor Center<\/b><\/a> (800) 232-7238 – Nantahala
Rolling Thunder River Company<\/b><\/a> (800) 408-7238 – Ocoee or Nantahala river trips.
Wildwater Ltd. Rafting<\/b><\/a> (800) 451-9972 – Ocoee or Nantahala river trips.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"