7 days in Smoky Mountains & Cherokee Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): cast your line with Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service, try your luck at Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino, and then do a tasting at Cherokee Cellars Winery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Clay's Corner, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Black & White Market, then trek along Murphy River Walk, and finally relax in the rural setting at Shaka Alpaca Farm.

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Murphy trip planner.

Atlanta to Murphy is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Atlanta in February: high temperatures in Murphy hover around 53°F and lows are around 30°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Cherokee.

Explore Cherokee's surroundings by going to Dry Falls (in Highlands), Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises (in Cashiers) and Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum (in Maggie Valley). Next up on the itinerary: try your luck at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, view the masterpieces at It's By Nature, examine the collection at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and take in the awesome beauty at Waterrock Knob.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Cherokee day trip app.

You can drive from Murphy to Cherokee in 1.5 hours. In February, daytime highs in Cherokee are 53°F, while nighttime lows are 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can drive to Brevard.

On the 10th (Fri), relax and rejuvenate at African Massage, brush up on your military savvy at The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas, then go deep underground at Crystal Mountain Gem Mine, then view the masterpieces at Local Color, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Oskar Blues Brewery Brevard. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Whitewater Falls, then immerse yourself in nature at Gorges State Park, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Whiteside Mountain.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Brevard travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Cherokee to Brevard in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In February, daily temperatures in Brevard can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.