- Our list of the best things to do in Cherokee, North Carolina, features the top 160 nearby activities — including 86 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Cherokee, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Cherokee, NC , followed by 137 popular activities in nearby cities, including Gatlinburg, Bryson City, Franklin, Waynesville, Sylva, Maggie Valley, Hartford, Pigeon Forge, Cosby, Sevierville and Townsend
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135 Smokemont Riding Stable Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Trail ride tours are a fantastic way to explore Cherokee, North Carolina. One of the most popular purveyors of equestrian adventures is Smokemont Riding Stables. Seasoned and novice riders love to appreciate Cherokee's beauty atop a calm, sure-footed horse.
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2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US-441, Cherokee, NC
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The information hub of Oconaluftee Islands Park is the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The center sits inside Great Smokey Mountains Natoinal Park, and is one of the first park visitor centers to be built using completely clean, ecologically responsible parts, techniques and fuels.
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Majestic Mingo Falls is a 120-foot waterfall located adjacent to Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Visitors may visit the falls, which lie on Native American reservation territory, for free. Mingo Falls sits on a trail approximately a half-mile from the parking lot.
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Highway 441 and Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Cherokee, North Carolina is home to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The institution explores the history of the Cherokee Nation, with a particular emphasis on its role in the history of the United States.
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Owned and operated on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, End of the Trail Horseback Riding can accommodate all skill levels of riders. The hour long guided trail rides are available for those who are over six years old.
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Cherokee, North Carolina is home to Ocaonaluftee Islands Park, a beautiful public park that is a popular swimming, tanning, hiking and picnicking destination. During warm summer weather, the park hosts a weekly Native American bonfire, complete with traditional legends shared around the flames.
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U.S. 441 at Oconaluftee Visitors Center, Cherokee, NC
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A unique collection of farm buildings assembled from various locations throughout the park compose the Mountain Farm Museum. The buildings include a house, barn, springhouse, smokehouse, and applehouse which are made of logs.
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116 votes
Saunooke Village, Cherokee, NC 28789
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Explore history and tradition at the Cherokee Heritage Museum and Gallery in North Carolina. Visitors to the museum will have the chance to tour various historical sites while also enjoying exhibits dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the culture.
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1681 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Travel the Oconaluftee River with Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals. This team offers guided float trips with added features and adventures such as rope swinging, nature watching and swimming.
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A variety of newly released Hollywood films are presented at Cherokee Phoenix Theaters. Movies are shown in 3D when available, and the seating has recently been renovated with the addition of new high back rocking theater chairs.