- 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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30.2 Miles
94%
758 votes
478 Happy Hollow Lane, Sevierville, TN 37876
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At the Deer Farm Exotic Petting Zoo & Riding Stables, visitors can pet elk, goats, camels, zebras, zonkies, emu, kangaroos, pot-belled pigs, miniature horses, draft horses, reindeer, miniature donkeys, and Watusi. In addition, visitors can ride horses on guided trail rides.
30.2 Miles
100%
12 votes
478 Happy Hollow Ln, Sevierville, TN 37876
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The Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo allows visitors to get up close and personal with various breeds of wild and exotic animals. Guests can interact with zebras, goats, camels and kangaroos, or take a horseback trail ride.
30.3 Miles
89%
103 votes
Highlands, NC
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Up to 40 researchers can live and work at the research station that is part of the Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical gardens. Meanwhile, in another part of the facility, school programs and summer camps teach children about the biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region.
30.3 Miles
94%
72 votes
US Highway 64/State Road 28, Highlands, NC 28741
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Located between Franklin and Highlands, North Carolina, The Callasja River Gorge is part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. The gorge and its waterfalls can be accessed via U.S. Highway 64 and State Road 28, or the Waterfall Byway.
30.5 Miles
1200 Matthews Hollow Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
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Featuring over 2 miles of cable, Wahoo Ziplines can help adventure-seekers reach speeds of up to 40 mph as they soar through a canopy of trees. Guests can rent luxury cabins for a longer stay or just book the zipline experience of a lifetime.
30.6 Miles
Book a tee time at Laurel Valley Golf Course. Golfers will enjoy playing this 18-hole golf course with the Great Smoky Mountains as their backdrop. Challenging for all levels, the facility also includes a clubhouse, restaurant and fitness center.
30.7 Miles
89%
211 votes
320 Winfield Dunn Pkwy., Sevierville, TN 37876
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Featured widely on a number of cable networks, Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum showcases a collection of 90 muscle cars, most from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The museum also features other varieties of classic cars, and memorabilia for purchase.
30.8 Miles
An 18-hole mountain course, Sapphire National Golf Club offers scenic views and varying elevations. The club, which offers instruction and a pro shop, is open to the public or through membership.
30.8 Miles
Accessible through Gorges State Park, the Horsepasture River area is home to several waterfalls and hiking trails. Turtleback Falls is popular for rock sliding, although it is at the person's own risk.
30.9 Miles
87%
95 votes
US 321, Townsend, TN
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Get a history lesson at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Formerly one of the largest commercial lumber companies in the area, the Little River Railroad Company built over 150 miles of railroads in the area. Admission is free.