7 days in Smoky Mountains & Cherokee Itinerary

Brevard is a city in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 7,609 as of the 2010 Census. Family-friendly places like Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Brevard: Highlands (Sunset Rock and Ravenel Park & Bridal Veil Falls) and Sapphire (Whitewater Falls & Gorges State Park). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at African Massage, take in the awesome beauty at Whiteside Mountain, learn about all things military at The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas, and take some stellar pictures from Pounding Mill Overlook.

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Atlanta to Brevard is an approximately 3-hour car ride. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Atlanta in February; daily highs in Brevard reach 53°F and lows reach 31°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can go by car to Cherokee.

The center of Cherokee culture in the eastern part of the country, the town named after this Native American tribe serves as a base camp for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Dry Falls, surround yourself with nature on Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Waterrock Knob. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Tue): examine the collection at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, look for gifts at Unique Gift Outlet, then admire the sheer force of Mingo Falls, and finally steep yourself in history at Mingus Mill.

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Traveling by car from Brevard to Cherokee takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to 53°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Murphy.

Murphy is a town in and the county seat of Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): make a trip to Clay's Corner, then make a trip to River's Rim Studio and Gallery, and then see what you can catch with Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service. Keep things going the next day: experience rural life at Shaka Alpaca Farm, take in the awesome beauty at Black & White Market, and then trek along Murphy River Walk.

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You can drive from Cherokee to Murphy in 1.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Murphy can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to drive back home.