Things to do near Murphy NC

Split between Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to stunning natural beauty. It is also a great place to see artifacts from the Southeast’s rich history. Just a short drive away from our Murphy NC cabin rentals, the Mountain Farm Museum and the Mingus...

The only thing better than biting into a freshly picked apple, is biting into an apple that you picked yourself. If you are ready for that satisfying first bite, take a trip to Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, GA. Just a short drive from our Murphy NC cabin rentals, Mercier...

The most relaxing way to see Georgia’s picturesque Blue Ridge mountain village is with an idyllic train ride through the Chattahoochee National Forest. Located right around the corner from our cabins in Murphy NC, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway offers family friendly tours of this stunning area.

There are several opportunities for whitewater rafting near Murphy, NC, right around the corner from Mountain County Cabins.

 How would you like to go back to school? Before you answer, you should probably know that the courses you’ll be taking aren’t calculus or chemistry. The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina offers stimulating and fun classes for adults, including cooking, gardening, writing, nature studies, music, dance,...

Fields of the Woods is a great place for families to enjoy mountain scenery in a family atmosphere!  Nestled on the outskirts of Murphy, being just a 30 minute drive, you’ll enjoy the Worlds Largest set of the Ten Commandments.  They are made out of concrete and each letter is...

Looking for a day of excitement?  Rafting is a great day activity that can include the whole family!  There are two different places where you can go rafting near Murphy NC.  The first place is Nantahala River White Water Rafting.  The Nantahala river is not only beautiful but offers...

It’s May and what do they say…..”April showers bring May flowers” – & Murphy is proving that to be true!  Murphy is becoming colorful with the wild flowers, shrubs, annuals and perennials all beginning to bloom.  The temperatures are rising into the mid-70’s, low 80’s and the t-shirts and...