Whether you make it your summer destination or your year-around base of operation, you will be glad you chose life in The Valley. Many of the mountains' top tourist destinations are just a short distance from Valley River RV Resort.
- The Nantahala River and Gorge
- Lake Fontana
- Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Great Smokey Mountain National Park
- Cherohala Skyway
The county's mountain lakes are ideal for a variety of outdoor sports. You will enjoy boating, fishing, and waterskiing on the Hiwassee, Appalachian, and Cherokee lakes. If you like to get back to nature, than hiking in the Nantahala National Forest will be for you.

Community Recreation
The Andrews Recreation Center, Hiwassee Valley Pool and Wellness Center, and Konehete Park in Murphy provide lighted tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, horse shoe pits, playground equipment, year-around swimming, picnic tables, jogging & walking trail, stocked river ready for fishing, boating or canoeing.Getting Around
Getting around the county couldn't be easier. There are
shuttle services that will pick you up and deliver you to and from
regional airports. U.S. 64, 74, 19, 129, NC Spur 60, and NC 294, serves
Cherokee County. These highways easily connect to I-40, I-75, and I-85.
The Andrews-Murphy Airport, located in Andrews, serves Cherokee County.
It is a lighted 5,500 foot runway and can accommodate corporate
jets as well as other planes. Charter flights and sightseeing
tours can be arranged. Tie-down and hanger space is available, as well
as jet fuel and mechanic service.