Things to Do with Kids in Cherokee, NC

  • TripBuzz found 125 things to do with kids in or near Cherokee, North Carolina, including 103 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Bryson City, Franklin and Sylva.
  • From Smokemont Riding Stables to End of the Trail Horseback Riding, the Cherokee area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Horseback Riding, Tubing and Amusement Parks (Kids).
  • Cherokee is the central city within the Eastern Cherokee Reservation on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The location on the reservation means that Native American culture is the biggest draw for the area, including the living history Oconaluftee Indian Village. A large casino owned by the tribe is also accessible.
  • TripBuzz found 125 things to do with kids in or near Cherokee, North Carolina, including 103 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Bryson City, Franklin and Sylva.
  • From Smokemont Riding Stables to End of the Trail Horseback Riding, the Cherokee area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Horseback Riding, Tubing and Amusement Parks (Kids).
  • Cherokee is the central city within the Eastern Cherokee Reservation on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The location on the reservation means that Native American culture is the biggest draw for the area, including the living history Oconaluftee Indian Village. A large casino owned by the tribe is also accessible.
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19.6 Miles
68% 5306 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Winter sports enthusiasts are in heaven at the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park. This huge entertainment complex features downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, shopping, dining and other fun pursuits.
19.6 Miles
97% 1782 votes
Rafting 813 East Parkway (321 North), Gatlinburg, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
The whole family can get in on the action at Rafting in the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Experience the raw beauty and power of Smoky Mountain rapids as you hurtle through the water under expert guidance.
19.6 Miles
91% 9687 votes
Aquariums 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is home to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, known for its gigantic shark exhibits. Kids and adults love its underwater tunnel, constructed of clear plexiglass, which makes for a truly immersive experience. The Aquarium is also a popular place for field trips.
19.6 Miles
57% 1389 votes
Specialty Museums 800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Come to the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a look at some of the craziest exhibits around. Guests always leave feeling utterly amaze and looking forward to their next visit.
19.6 Miles
59% 332 votes
Maze 919 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
The entire family can enjoy the Amazing Mirror Maze which is part of the Ripley's franchise within the city. Surprising corners, dead ends, and continuous circles mean that every experience is unique.
19.6 Miles
75% 167 votes
Arcades 115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
With 145 arcade and ticket games, Arcadia – Planet Fun promotes an old-time arcade feeling, alongside rides to the top of Gatlinburg's Space Needle, Old Tyme photography, and an italian-style bistro on-site. A theatre venue also presents live performances.
19.6 Miles
10% 336 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 653 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
Guests experience the real live action of an earthquake on Earthquake - The Ride. The high-tech special effects of scary and gut-wrenching sights, sounds, and motions will have each rider clutching their seats.
19.6 Miles
82% 363 votes
Family Fun Center 656 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
Fannie Farkle's Family Fun Parlor is a perfect choice for spending a day filled with fun and food with your loved ones. Featuring the latest arcade games and all of your old favorites, families come to Fannie's for the food and stay for the fun.
19.6 Miles
76% 317 votes
Family Fun Center 716 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Fort Fun Mini Golf & More features a motion ride theatre experience, laser attractions, bumper cars and an outdoor gem mining activity, alongside two themed mini golf courses that explore the history of the area in their design.
19.6 Miles
24% 504 votes
Specialty Museums 631 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
Filled with interactive exhibits and displays, Guinness World Records Museum features artifacts that depict the records that people from across the world achieved. One section of the museum is dedicated to celebrity memorabilia.
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