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Andrews −> MurphySpanish explorer Hernando de Sotorummaged through here in 1540.The Cherokee settled this territory,overseeing an important trading routewest. (Ironically, this land also usheredtheir deportation.) And it’s here,tucked away in the pristine heart ofthe Appalachian Mountains, that you’lldiscover Murphy. Soak in a downtownworthy of a postcard. You’ll see the“Blue Marble” Courthouse, a beautyof Classical Revival built with marblequarried locally. Inquisitive minds head toThe Cherokee County Historical Museumfor a peek into the Southern Appalachiaof yesteryear, including a replica of a19th-century, one-room log schoolhouse.For a more botanical stroll, River Walkskirts town along both the Hiwassee andValley rivers. Murphy also offers plentyof tasting opportunities for the grapeobsessed. Hit Valley River Vineyards thenCherokee Cellars Winery and Art Gallerywhile there, or mosey (carefully) over toCalaboose Cellars in Andrews.Murphy, Andrewsand BrasstownCherokee County805 West US 64, MurphyCherokeeCountyChamber.com828.837.2242Where forested mountains touchthe sky, lakes sparkle and thecharm of small-town America stillexists. Experience our lakes, fishingstreams, hiking trails, biking trails,our downtown River Walk, uniqueshops, fine dining, wineries andmore. We have something forevery member of your groupto enjoy, whether it is actionadventure or relaxation.Hayesville −> BrasstownIf someone told of a place self-proclaimedas “the best-kept secret in NorthCarolina,” basic human curiosity woulddemand proof. The search for it wouldlead you here to Clay County and therealization that said secret wouldn’tsurvive once word got out about thePunkin Chunkin Festival in Hayesville:a three-day party celebrating hurlingpumpkins with homemade catapults— PLUS a chili cook-off to boot!Brasstown is home to the John C.Cambell Folk School. Since 1925,it’s been one of North Carolina’s mostinspired cultural institutions, dedicated to preserving and teaching amultitude of art forms native to the area. Make this visit a priority!Visit the Clay County Historical and Arts Council Museum, housed inthe old county jail in Hayesville, for a unique perspective. For earthieroutings, Fires Creek Rim Trail is popular both on foot and horseback.For water, do as the locals do, check out Lake Chatuge.2223

DID YOU KNOW?North Carolina has a storied history ofwine and grapes, from being the home ofour nation’s first cultivated wine grapeto being the leading wine producer beforeProhibition! Today, North Carolina ranks 10thin wine and grape production in the US. Thenumber of wineries has grown five‐fold andgrape acreage has more than doubled in thelast decade.North Carolina also boasts the largestnumber of craft breweries in the AmericanSouth, with more than 50 breweries andbrewpubs. It is also the most decorated statein the South with more medals from the WorldBeer Cup® and the Great American BeerFestival than any of its neighboring states.BREWERIESBearwaters Brewing Company130 Fraizer Street, Suite 7, WaynesvilleBWBrewing.com • 828.246.0602Calaboose CellarsWinery & Brewery565 Aquone Road, AndrewsCalabooseCellars.com828.321.2006Frog Level Brewing Company56 Commerce Street, WaynesvilleFrogLevelBrewing.com828.454.5664HeinzelmÄnnchen Brewery545 Mill Street, SylvaYourGnometownBrewery.com828.631.4466Nantahala Brewing Company103 Depot Street, Bryson CityNantahalaBrewing.com828.488.2337Tipping Point Tavern190 N. Main Street, WaynesvilleTippingPointTavern.com828.246.9230WinERIESCalaboose CellarsWinery & BrewerySee listing under BreweriesCherokee Cellars Wineryand Art Gallery23 Hickory Street, Murphy828.835.9565Eagle Fork Vineyards225 Dick Jones Road, HayesvilleEagleForkVineyards.com828.389.VINONottely River ValleyVineyards, llc1150 Old Culberson Road, MurphyNottelywine.com828.837.7822Valley River Vineyards4689 Martins Creek Road, MurphyValleyRiverVineyards.com828.321.53332425

Andrews −> MurphySpanish explorer Hernando de Sotorummaged through here in 1540.The Cherokee settled this territory,overseeing an important trading routewest. (Ironically, this land also usheredtheir deportation.) And it’s here,tucked away in the pristine heart ofthe Appalachian <strong>Mountains</strong>, that you’lldiscover Murphy. Soak in a downtownworthy of a postcard. You’ll see the“Blue Marble” C<strong>our</strong>thouse, a beautyof Classical Revival built with marblequarried locally. Inquisitive minds head toThe Cherokee County Historical Museumfor a peek into the Southern Appalachiaof yesteryear, including a replica of a19th-century, one-room log schoolhouse.For a more botanical stroll, River Walkskirts town along both the Hiwassee andValley rivers. Murphy also offers plentyof tasting opportunities for the grapeobsessed. Hit Valley River Vineyards thenCherokee Cellars Winery and Art Gallerywhile there, or mosey (carefully) over toCalaboose Cellars in Andrews.Murphy, Andrewsand BrasstownCherokee County805 West US 64, MurphyCherokeeCountyChamber.com828.837.2242Where forested mountains touchthe sky, lakes sparkle and thecharm of small-town America stillexists. Experience <strong>our</strong> lakes, fishingstreams, hiking trails, biking trails,<strong>our</strong> downtown River Walk, uniqueshops, fine dining, wineries andmore. We have something forevery member of y<strong>our</strong> groupto enjoy, whether it is actionadventure or relaxation.Hayesville −> BrasstownIf someone told of a place self-proclaimedas “the best-kept secret in <strong>North</strong>Carolina,” basic human curiosity woulddemand proof. The search for it wouldlead you here to Clay County and therealization that said secret wouldn’tsurvive once word got out about thePunkin Chunkin Festival in Hayesville:a three-day party celebrating hurlingpumpkins with homemade catapults— PLUS a chili cook-off to boot!Brasstown is home to the John C.Cambell Folk School. Since 1925,it’s been one of <strong>North</strong> Carolina’s mostinspired cultural institutions, dedicated to preserving and teaching amultitude of art forms native to the area. Make this visit a priority!Visit the Clay County Historical and Arts Council Museum, housed inthe old county jail in Hayesville, for a unique perspective. For earthieroutings, Fires Creek Rim Trail is popular both on foot and horseback.For water, do as the locals do, check out Lake Chatuge.2223

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