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📍 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 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   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

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

A 4-Day Fall Itinerary in Cherokee County When the mountains catch fire with brilliant fall color, Cherokee County, North Carolina, is one of the best places to soak it all in. Nestled at the meeting point of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, it’s the perfect basecamp for autumn adventures. Here’s......MORE

Weekend Getaway on a Budget!   School is out for summer! The kids are begging for an adventure and you wouldn’t mind getting out of town yourself, but with the cost daily life expenses rising, who can afford a spur of the moment vacation right now?! A break shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg,......MORE

📍 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

Aside from tons of free outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, and swimming, Spring in Cherokee County is the beginning of outdoor festival season and live music! Check out the list below for free or low cost events to check out on your next adventure to the mountains!  Andrews Chamber of Commerce......MORE


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