Today's weather was too perfect (low 80's late afternoon and blue skies) and SHE & I rode to Murphy, NC, just over the GA line (270 miles RT), to check out the new casino and lunch. We left around 9:30 this morning, taking US61 N to Fairmount, GA, turned onto US 53E to GA 136 to Ellijay and onto US 515N to Blue Ridge, GA, to GA 60 through Mineral Springs, GA, and into Murphy. Absolutely great ride!
The casino was what might be called 'modern mountain' architecture, inviting, but no where near plush; very comfortable, however, lacks in food service: a food court, much like a shopping mall. I liked it! My kind of place!
We had lunch at Earl of Sandwich, walked around the property for a bit, visited the gift shop and then, on our way back home. Got home around 6:00; absolutely great ride!
Pics 1-3, Views of the casino; pic 4, Norma with slot machines below.
The casino was what might be called 'modern mountain' architecture, inviting, but no where near plush; very comfortable, however, lacks in food service: a food court, much like a shopping mall. I liked it! My kind of place!
We had lunch at Earl of Sandwich, walked around the property for a bit, visited the gift shop and then, on our way back home. Got home around 6:00; absolutely great ride!
Pics 1-3, Views of the casino; pic 4, Norma with slot machines below.