Daze Off Den Guidebook
Coffee
Our favorite new coffee shop! We love browsing through the gift area while we wait on our order to be made. Don't forget to try the maple bacon donuts. They are to die for!
The only downfall is they're closed on Sunday.
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Rare Bird Emporium
680 Andrews RdOur favorite new coffee shop! We love browsing through the gift area while we wait on our order to be made. Don't forget to try the maple bacon donuts. They are to die for!
The only downfall is they're closed on Sunday.
Dunkin'
650 US-64If mainstream coffee is more your pace you can swing by the Dunkin Donuts drive thru.
Food scene
One of our favorite local restaurants for southern comfort food. Julie treats everyone like family and every dish we've tried has been excellent!
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Julie's Place
30 NC-141One of our favorite local restaurants for southern comfort food. Julie treats everyone like family and every dish we've tried has been excellent!
All of the Mexican restaurants in Murphy are good, but this is our favorite. The food always comes out quickly and the service is great!
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El Manzanio Mexican Restaurant
1370 US-64All of the Mexican restaurants in Murphy are good, but this is our favorite. The food always comes out quickly and the service is great!
Burger Boy
649 Andrews RoadThe best burgers in town! Be sure to try their sweet potato fries too!
We love ordering a pizza here and sitting out on the deck by the river. Burra Burra offers American food and is next door. The two restaurants share the same deck.
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Twisted Tomato
100 Blue Ridge DrWe love ordering a pizza here and sitting out on the deck by the river. Burra Burra offers American food and is next door. The two restaurants share the same deck.
The locals favorite place for ice cream and desserts. Open seasonally and only accepts cash!
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Sweet Tooth
658 Andrews RdThe locals favorite place for ice cream and desserts. Open seasonally and only accepts cash!
The newest addition to downtown Murphy. They serve traditional homemade ice cream along with alcohol infused options. Be sure to check out their amazing milkshakes!
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Mimo's Ice Cream & Twisted Treats
46 Valley River AveThe newest addition to downtown Murphy. They serve traditional homemade ice cream along with alcohol infused options. Be sure to check out their amazing milkshakes!
Breweries
If you're exploring downtown Murphy, stop by this little brewery to try a local beer. They also have wonderful flat breads!
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Valley River Brewery
71 Tennessee StIf you're exploring downtown Murphy, stop by this little brewery to try a local beer. They also have wonderful flat breads!
Our favorite brewery in Blue Ridge! Play a game of corn hole outside or enjoy some local live music.
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Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 E Main StOur favorite brewery in Blue Ridge! Play a game of corn hole outside or enjoy some local live music.
Enjoy a view with your beer! Overlooking Lake Chatuge, this brewery definitely has the best views!
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Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main StEnjoy a view with your beer! Overlooking Lake Chatuge, this brewery definitely has the best views!
A great new addition to downtown Murphy. We love their Flipflop IPA. They don’t have food there, but allow you to bring it in from restaurants.
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Buck Bald Brewing
104 Tennessee StreetA great new addition to downtown Murphy. We love their Flipflop IPA. They don’t have food there, but allow you to bring it in from restaurants.
Wineries
The closest winery to the cabin! We enjoy coming here to relax and enjoy a glass of red.
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Nottely River Valley Vineyards, LLC
1150 Old Culberson RdThe closest winery to the cabin! We enjoy coming here to relax and enjoy a glass of red.
Another local favorite. The owners are wonderful and make you feel right at home.
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Odom Springs Vineyards
637 Odom RdAnother local favorite. The owners are wonderful and make you feel right at home.
A little further drive but worth it. The view overlooking the vineyard is beautiful.
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Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek RdA little further drive but worth it. The view overlooking the vineyard is beautiful.
Parks and Trails
The closest trail to the cabin! A one mile hike up a forestry road brings you to the open flat top that offers 360 degree views from the lookout tower.
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Panther Top Lookout
The closest trail to the cabin! A one mile hike up a forestry road brings you to the open flat top that offers 360 degree views from the lookout tower.
One of our favorites! This hike has two amazing waterfalls to relax by. The trail makes a big loop and we suggest starting out to the left as it is the most scenic side.
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TurtleTown Falls
318-338 Newman Rd BOne of our favorites! This hike has two amazing waterfalls to relax by. The trail makes a big loop and we suggest starting out to the left as it is the most scenic side.
Located at the Ocoee Whitewater Center, this trail system makes up over 20 miles of trails and includes: the Brush Creek Trail, Bear Paw Loop, Old Copper Trail, Thunder Rock Trail and the Rhododendren Trail. The trails vary in length and difficulty making them a great option for a variety of hikers and bikers.
Tanasi Trail System
4400 US-64Located at the Ocoee Whitewater Center, this trail system makes up over 20 miles of trails and includes: the Brush Creek Trail, Bear Paw Loop, Old Copper Trail, Thunder Rock Trail and the Rhododendren Trail. The trails vary in length and difficulty making them a great option for a variety of hikers and bikers.
A quiet and easy walk for all ages along the Hiawassee river in downtown Murphy. The trail includes pavement, gravel, and boardwalk.
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Murphy River Walk
Murphy River WalkA quiet and easy walk for all ages along the Hiawassee river in downtown Murphy. The trail includes pavement, gravel, and boardwalk.
Climb to the top of the observation deck for breaktaking 360 degree views of the surrounding lake and mountains. Bell Mountain is located in Hiawassee, GA and is about an hour drive from the cabin, but the views are worth it! You can take a picnic lunch or stop by one of the many restaurants in town.
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Bell-vuori
220 Shake Rag RdClimb to the top of the observation deck for breaktaking 360 degree views of the surrounding lake and mountains. Bell Mountain is located in Hiawassee, GA and is about an hour drive from the cabin, but the views are worth it! You can take a picnic lunch or stop by one of the many restaurants in town.
Outdoor Recreation
Home to the 1996 Olympic whitewater course, the Ocoee has many miles of challenging class 3 and 4 rapids. There are over 20 miles of hiking trails each with varying lengths and difficulties. If hiking and rafting aren't your thing you can pack a cooler and enjoy the view from one of the nearby picnic tables. There is a $3 parking fee.
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Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Home to the 1996 Olympic whitewater course, the Ocoee has many miles of challenging class 3 and 4 rapids. There are over 20 miles of hiking trails each with varying lengths and difficulties. If hiking and rafting aren't your thing you can pack a cooler and enjoy the view from one of the nearby picnic tables. There is a $3 parking fee.
Rafting, zip lining, kayaking and tubing - the NOC has something for everyone! Have dinner at Rivers End Restaurant and then head across the bridge and grab a cold beverage at Big Wesser Riverside Pub. There is typically live music on the weekends.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Rafting, zip lining, kayaking and tubing - the NOC has something for everyone! Have dinner at Rivers End Restaurant and then head across the bridge and grab a cold beverage at Big Wesser Riverside Pub. There is typically live music on the weekends.
Pick your adventure! The Toccoa River Tubing Company offers tubing, rafting and zip lining.
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Toccoa River Tubing Company
340 Toccoa AvePick your adventure! The Toccoa River Tubing Company offers tubing, rafting and zip lining.
Things to Do
The historic Henn Theater first opened its doors in 1935 and has been family owned ever since. It has been updated over the years, but hasn't lost its old fashioned feel. Check out their website for current showings.
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Henn Theatre
38 Tennessee StThe historic Henn Theater first opened its doors in 1935 and has been family owned ever since. It has been updated over the years, but hasn't lost its old fashioned feel. Check out their website for current showings.
Stop by the museum to learn more about the history of Murphy and Cherokee County. It is small but packed full of Native American and local history.
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Cherokee Historical Museum
87 Peachtree StStop by the museum to learn more about the history of Murphy and Cherokee County. It is small but packed full of Native American and local history.
From cider to delicious baked goods, Mercier has nearly every type of apple product you can think of! People travel from all over the Southeast to visit, and it can definitely get crowded on the weekends during fall so get there early!
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrFrom cider to delicious baked goods, Mercier has nearly every type of apple product you can think of! People travel from all over the Southeast to visit, and it can definitely get crowded on the weekends during fall so get there early!
Take a ride over to downtown Blue Ridge and enjoy a family adventure on the train. The 26 mile roundtrip runs along the Toccoa river to the sister cities of McCayesville, GA and Copperhill, TN.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StTake a ride over to downtown Blue Ridge and enjoy a family adventure on the train. The 26 mile roundtrip runs along the Toccoa river to the sister cities of McCayesville, GA and Copperhill, TN.
Open for nearly 100 years, the folk school offers year round classes in the arts including: music, dance, cooking, gardening, photography and writing. Check out their website for current community events and music series.
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John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdOpen for nearly 100 years, the folk school offers year round classes in the arts including: music, dance, cooking, gardening, photography and writing. Check out their website for current community events and music series.
Located in Hiawassee, GA the fairgrounds offer a variety of events including craft shows, concerts, fall festivals and the annual Georgia Mountain Fair. There is something going on nearly every weekend - check out their website for more details.
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Georgia Mountain Fair Inc
1311 Music Hall RdLocated in Hiawassee, GA the fairgrounds offer a variety of events including craft shows, concerts, fall festivals and the annual Georgia Mountain Fair. There is something going on nearly every weekend - check out their website for more details.