If you’re searching for a day-trip destination, we’ve got a couple of ideas. Situated 25 miles away, Whittier is worth the drive. Explore the area beginning with Harrahs Cherokee Casino, Museum of the Cherokee Indian and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. The locals are also likely to point you toward Murphy, 25 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, let it be Murphy River Walk. (But we’d also highly recommend Hanging Dog Recreation Area and Koneheta Park.)