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Murphy, North Carolina, is one of the state’s hidden gems where you can go to play and not be overwhelmed by big city chaos. Murphy’s population, in fact, has been hovering right around 1,600 for the last 30 years. That’s something!

When you want to explore the area, we highly recommend a visit to Fields of the Wood in Murphy. This free Christian theme park actually displays the world’s largest Ten Commandments and also features many other inspirational attractions. While you’re in Murphy, a walk along the town’s historic waterfront trail, the Murphy River Walk, is also a must.

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