- 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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14.2 Miles
85%
150 votes
41 Cherokee Mine Road, Franklin, NC 28734
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Franklin, North Carolina's Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine is a working gem and mineral mine. Customers experience the thrill of finding uncut stones from native soil. The mine does not stock its soil with lab-created stones or gems from other locations.
14.3 Miles
Catalooche Ski Area offers over 50 skiable acres with the longest run being over 3,500 feet. The ski area has several courses to teach people to ski including classes geared for children.
14.9 Miles
Smoky Mountain Jumphouse is an inflatable play center filled with several inflatable bouncers' for children to jump and play on. Smoky Mountain also features an 18 foot slide and an inflatable obstacle course.
15.1 Miles
An afternoon becomes an adventure at Smoky Mountain Jet Boats in Bryson City, North Carolina. Each jet boat is captained by an experienced captain and is safe for passengers of all ages, including small children. The company also offers custom hiking tours.
15.5 Miles
84%
57 votes
9400 Highway 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Horseback riding excursions through the North Carolina Smokey Mountains are offered at the Nantahala Village Riding Stable. The stables are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day full time during the week and open on the weekends during April-May and September-October.
15.5 Miles
Found near Fontana Lake, the Tsali Recreation Area is most known for its extensive trail system than spans roughly 42 miles. The site features a four loop system that is open to hikers, horseback riders, and bikers.
15.6 Miles
Ripley's Moving Theater involves patrons strapping into seats that move in 8 directions and watching a movie with special effects that will simulate them being in the movie. Each movie lasts about 15 minutes.
16.0 Miles
99%
219 votes
10160 Highway 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Life vests and serious helmets are de rigeur at the Rolling Thunder River Company in Bryson City, North Carolina. Founded in 1977, Rolling Thunder is one of the state's leading providers of adventure vacations.
16.3 Miles
97%
434 votes
10320 US HWY 19 So, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Bryson City's Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours provide the ultimate forest ziplining experience. Clients whiz from tree to tree and enjoy a true birds'-eye view of the lush North Carolina wilderness.
16.3 Miles
Check your nerves at the door and prepare to make memories with Wildwater Nantahala in Bryson City, North Carolina. The company also offers lodging, whitewater kayaking, zipline tours, train tourism, Jeep journeys and much more.