Downtown Cherokee, NC
Cherokee
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Popular places to visit

Museum of the Cherokee Indian
This remarkable site pieces together thousands of years of Cherokee Indian history through multimedia exhibits, ancient artifacts and life-size figures.

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
You can find out about the history of Cherokee with a trip to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Cherokee Welcome Center
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center during your stay in Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

Oconaluftee Islands Park
Enjoy picnics on the banks of the Oconaluftee River, relax while tubing through rippling rapids, stroll amid an enchanting bamboo forest and sit around a bonfire.

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Cherokee Mountainside Theatre during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
Things to do

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Impossibilities Magic Show with Master Mentalist Erik Dobell
Downtown Cherokee Hotel Deals

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Great location, clean rooms perfect for my fishing trips
Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
Great beds, older property but maintained and did not have time to use the pool, exercise room, etc.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Nice views, good location
Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Great stay!
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Place where we stayed felt so cozy but the best part our room was the view from the balcony. My mother and me would have coffee on the balcony every morning taking in the views before we started each day.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Glenstone Lodge
Really nice place to stay. Location is great, within walking distance to downtown. Bear sightings as well! Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Cherokee

Cranberry Falls
While there might not be top attractions in Cranberry Falls, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soco Falls and Waterrock Knob.
