Free & Cheap Things to Do in Cherokee, NC

  • The list below includes 120 free or cheap things to do in or near Cherokee, North Carolina, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Horseback Riding, Tubing and Historic Sites.
  • From Mingo Falls to Oconaluftee Islands Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cherokee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Bryson City, Franklin and Waynesville.
  • The list below includes 120 free or cheap things to do in or near Cherokee, North Carolina, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Horseback Riding, Tubing and Historic Sites.
  • From Mingo Falls to Oconaluftee Islands Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cherokee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Bryson City, Franklin and Waynesville.
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20.6 Miles
17% 6 votes
Specialty Museums 86 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The historic Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center is a museum and gift shop that was founded to study the origins and development of the tartans. The museum has artifacts including rare Scottish books, kilts, and sporrans.
20.7 Miles
96% 157 votes
Lookouts Nantahala National Forest, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Sitting 5,342 feet above Franklin, North Carolina, the Wayah Bald Lookout Tower offers unrivaled views of the surrounding land. The tower lies along the Appalachian Trail and is easily accessible from other area trails. There are outhouses and picnic tables on the tower's grounds.
20.7 Miles
96% 110 votes
Specialty Museums Phillips Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
The building that was once Franklin, North Carolina's county jail is now the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. The Museum has eight rooms crammed with gems, jewelry, mineral samples and information related to mining and gemology.
20.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Art Gallery 26 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The Pantaleo Art Gallery At Main Street Coffee & Tea is an art gallery filled with a large variety of photography. Visitors commonly enjoy visiting the gallery when stopping by the shop for coffee or tea.
20.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 36 W Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Historical Society of Macon County, the Macon County Historical Museum is a museum filled with exhibits and artifacts displaying the history of the local area. The museum also contains genealogical records and a gift shop.
21.0 Miles
95% 21 votes
Fishing 2504 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Turning Stones Fly Fishing, LLC Day Tours is a full-service fly fishing tour company that takes visitors on expeditions in the mountains of western North Carolina. The company offers float trips and wade trips, all led by experienced guides.
21.0 Miles
98% 89 votes
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Our Place

Bookstores Highway 321 at Cricket Hollow Road, Cosby, TN 37722 MoreLess Info
The small independent bookstore known as Our Place is very popular in the area. It specializes in new, used, and rare books in addition to organic coffees and Smoky Mountain souvenirs.
22.2 Miles
82% 148 votes
Family Fun Center 1024 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Franklin, North Carolina is home to Fun Factory Franklin, a gigantic entertainment complex. Its most popular features include laser tag, video games, bowling, mini-golf and bumper cars. Birthday parties are welcome.
23.1 Miles
97% 72 votes
Hiking Trails Tremont Road, Townsend, TN MoreLess Info
Upper Tremont Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a two-mile road in the center of the park that offers a unique area serenity. Many hiking and horseback riding trails begin here, and visitors also enjoy fishing.
23.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 2097 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Ruby Cinemas is a small 4 screen movie theater that airs first run films with digital projection and 3D films. The theater is independently owned and operated and offers online ticketing.
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