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.
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.
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.
Soco Falls
Wander amid wilderness to discover a majestic double waterfall. Climb down rocks and stand in front of the milky white curtain of the falls.
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
You can get tickets for a performance at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Oconaluftee Indian Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village during your travels in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this quaint area.
Things to do
Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Great Smoky Mountains NP Driving Tour smartphone autoplay APP/GPS
Downtown Cherokee Hotel Deals
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
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Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Newfound Lodge on the river
The room was dated but clean. Loved the balcony over the river
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
Nice, clean and quiet room with balcony.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Bay Mountain Inn
Parking was great
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
Very nice
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park
Best hotel in Cherokee. The staff were super nice, the rooms were very clean, and the location was perfect. It is the only hotel I stay at when I go to Cherokee once or twice a year.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
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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 Tube World.