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Cherokee

3.8
Casinos · Specialty Museums · Waterfalls

Trails of Legends and Adventures

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. Located within a Cherokee reservation, the town depends almost exclusively on tourism--nearly two-thirds of its revenue is derived from this industry. Cherokee lacks a clearly defined downtown area, but its commercial section is almost entirely composed of hotels and shops, most of which sell Native American souvenirs. The city of about 25,000 is only reachable by mountain roads, most easily accessible from Knoxville or Asheville. Plan your vacation with our United States road trip planning app and discover the best things to do in Cherokee.
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Popular things to do in Cherokee

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Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee
2.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Museum of the Cherokee Indian
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Mingo Falls
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Mountain Farm Museum
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

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River Rafting & Tubing
Bryson City
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Clingmans Dome
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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River Rafting & Tubing
Hartford
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Zipline
Hartford
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Cherokee

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Oconaluftee Islands Park
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Horseback Riding Tours
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Oconaluftee River Trail
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Cherokee Heritage Museum and Gallery
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Shopping in Cherokee

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Unique Gift Outlet
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
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Bearmeats Indian Den
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Saunooke Mill
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
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The What's Hot Shop
4.0
Duration: 30 minutes

Kid-friendly things to do in Cherokee

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Santa's Land Family Theme Park & Zoo
3.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Smoky Mountain Gold and Ruby Mine
3.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Cherokee Bear Zoo
2.8
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Cherokee

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Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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