An hour's drive will take you to Cherokee, which is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cherokee vacation rentals will take care of your accommodation here and will give you a cozy feeling amid nature's bountiful beauty. For whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking, Ocoee River on the western side of Murphy serves as a perfect ground. Koneheta Park is another popular point of interest that has facilities like soccer field, river walk, tennis courts, baseball fields, pool, gym, and an area for picnicking. Murphy Pyramid is a not-to-be-missed site. This pyramid was established by Hitchcock Coit who had a history of extensive traveling across Egypt. This was dedicated to her grandfather, ARS Hunter, who was the first white to settle in Murphy. Murphy vacation rentals and house rentals can be booked anytime as they are available in plenty. However, booking in advance can get you good discounts.
Spring brings a lot of happiness to Murphy that can be felt in the air throughout the season. With the coming of spring, the locals prepare themselves for the celebration of 'Annual Spring Festival'. The downtown area becomes a center for food, arts and crafts stalls, music, and various other live entertainments. For shopping, you will get beautiful handmade arts and crafts, antique pieces, and small gift items in the local shopping centers. Besides, you will also come across numerous quality restaurants and bars that are popular for fine and casual dining. Most of these shops and restaurants are conveniently accessible from Murphy vacation homes.