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Once you stay in Cherokee, part of you never leaves.

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Are you ready for adventure?

A culture, a people, and a place that’s actually a sovereign nation, Cherokee is located right in the heart of Western North Carolina. It’s also base camp for hiking in the Great Smokies, arts and crafts shopping, native elk herd viewing, hours of fishing fun, and home to a history that spans millennia. Ready? Let’s go.

Fire Mountain Trails
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Fire Mountain Trails

Oconaluftee Indian Village
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc.
Sequoyah National Golf Club
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
River Tubing
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River Tubing

Oconaluftee Islands Park
Fire Mountain Disc Golf
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Fire Mountain Disc Golf

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So many chapters in a fascinating story

The culture of the Cherokee people is a rich, deep narrative that yearns to be explored. Delicately, carefully protected by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Cherokee culture can be seen as a book filled with 11,000 years of artistic invention and intellectual achievement, survival and perseverance, featuring a peace-loving people who proudly dealt with the savagery of war and overcame. But that barely scratches the surface of what makes Cherokee culture a treasure for the curious traveler.

Featured Places in Cherokee

Upcoming Events

10/10/2025

Cherokee Indian Fair Veteran's Day

10/11/2025

Carly Pearce Headlines the 113th Cherokee Indian Fair

10/11/2025

Canaan Cox Opens for Carly Pearce for the 113th Cherokee Indian Fair

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Places to Stay

No trip to Cherokee is complete without spending an evening here—or three. Once you’ve watched a show, attended an event, done some shopping, and maybe a bit of fishing or hiking, it’s time to lay your head down in a comfortable spot. Whether it’s a luxury hotel room at Harrah’s, or a rustic cabin, cottage, or RV park, there’s an option that fits your needs.

Discover Cherokee

      Fall In Cherokee

      Be a part of the majestic transition from the wonderful heat of the summer to the cooler, and more colorful fall in Cherokee, North Carolina. Whether you’re heading out here on a grand family vacation or spending a long weekend exploring all the history and culture that Cherokee has to offer, we’ve got the perfect itinerary of fall activities for you to enjoy.

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      Winter in Cherokee
      Spring in Cherokee
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      Cherokee Awaits.