- 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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23.7 Miles
Covering most of the southern portion of the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is located between Tennessee and North Carolina. Outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing is complemented with historic landmarks.
23.7 Miles
Built by local laborers in the 1930s, the Mt Cammerer Fire Tower is an octagonal fire tower that is made of hand-cut stone. The tower has a panoramic view of the surrounding mountain and nearby gorge.
24.0 Miles
Equipped with a variety of courses, Smoky Mountain Ziplines offers exhilarating, outdoor adventures. Staffed with experienced guides, the facility includes an indoor meeting space for group parties and corporate teambuilding conferences.
24.2 Miles
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516 votes
909 Little Cove Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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In addition to horseback riding trails, the Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa has many other outdoor activities. Guests can enjoy ATV rides, a fishing pond, gem mining, heritage museum, petting zoo, and on site Chow Boys Cafe.
24.3 Miles
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630 votes
2820 Legacy Vista Drive, Sevierville, TN 37876
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As the first eco-friendly zipline adventure available in the Great Smoky Mountains area, Adventure Ziplines of Pigeon Forge offers a thrilling adventure to those who visit. The company offers seven ziplines up to 2,500 feet long.
24.6 Miles
Spread over 150 acres of wilderness, Foxfire Mountain Ziplines offers 10 individual adventure activities. In addition to having the longest and highest zipline in the Smoky Mountains, the facility has bear crawler driving tours and a swinging bridge.
24.8 Miles
Family-run 5 Rivers Adventures offers kids and adults a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure and memories that last a lifetime. Guided by experienced rafters, patrons enjoy seeing the wilder side of Hartford and getting soaked in the process.
24.9 Miles
Choose from several rafting options offered by Rip Roaring Adventures in Hartford, Tennessee. Situated on the Pigeon River, the company's Lower River package is a five-mile route appropriate for novices and beginners. The Upper River option is much more difficult and best reserved for experienced customers.
24.9 Miles
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4002 votes
3299 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN
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Located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, White Water Rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors is an adrenaline rush. The safe and thrilling adventure will be a memory to treasure.
25.0 Miles
Kids and adults experience the high-octane rush of whitewater rafting on excursions from Outoor Adventures, Inc. Located in Hartford, Tennessee, this company has an impeccable safety record and never fails to leave customers exhausted and happy.