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Cherokee County - Where Adventure Begins

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Welcome to Cherokee County, North Carolina

   Your Crossroad to Adventure! 

Cherokee County is the heart of soulful living in the Appalachian Mountains. Explore Downtown Murphy, Andrews, or Brasstown where locally owned businesses and artisans are thriving, discover the various mountain biking and hiking trails nestled in the mountains, or just breathe in the fresh mountain air and sit a spell. Visit Cherokee County and create your own mountain memories.

 

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Spring Awaits You in Cherokee County, NC!

📍 Day 1: Cherokee County – Basecamp & Adventure Start your trip by soaking in the beauty of Murphy, Andrews, and surrounding Cherokee County!     Morning: Grab a cup of Joe and a specialty handmade baked treat from Crafted Dough in Downtown Murphy.  Stop by the Murphy Visitor Center......MORE

Winter-Friendly Escapes: Easy Strolls and Scenic Drives In & Around Cherokee County, NC

Winter-Friendly Escapes: Easy Strolls and Scenic Drives Around Cherokee County, NC When winter’s chill settles over the North Carolina mountains, you don’t have to hibernate indoors or brave lengthy hikes to experience the region’s natural beauty. Cherokee County and the surrounding......MORE

Cherokee County, NC : A “Simply Wanderful” Christmas Weekend

Cherokee County, NC – A “Simply Wanderful” Christmas Weekend   Only have a few free days to get away- and soak up the holiday season? Let us guide you through some of our favorite holiday activities right here in Cherokee County! Enjoy this festive, cozy season-without the crowds......MORE

Guide to Cherokee County Foliage!

Fall Foliage Guide to Cherokee County, NC For travelers chasing peak color and leaf-peepers planning the perfect mountain escape, Cherokee County is a hidden gem. With elevations stretching from just over 1,100 ft at Apalachia Lake to more than 5,100 ft at Tusquitee Bald, our valleys and ridges don’t......MORE

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