Downtown Cherokee Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
This remarkable site pieces together thousands of years of Cherokee Indian history through multimedia exhibits, ancient artifacts and life-size figures.
Oconaluftee Islands Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Oconaluftee Islands Park, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint area.
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
Soco Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Soco Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
You can enjoy a show at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama on your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Oconaluftee Indian Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oconaluftee Indian Village during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this quaint area.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains NP Driving Tour smartphone autoplay APP/GPS
Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Top hotels in Downtown Cherokee
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
The place is well located with several restaurants. The room was clean, beds comfortable. The main drawback was the young lady at the desk for check in. She wasn't smiling and seemed bored by us. We are used to English but she spoke very fast without articulating, making no efforts even when we asked ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Newfound Lodge on the river
Nice view from balcony rooms are clean, only two problems, no decent chairs to sit in and the toilet is extremely low. Other than that, it was a good place to stay.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
Location is great. Friendly staff. Rooms were good. Only thing i didn't like was their breakfast was muffins and coffee and some juice. No waffles, fruit, eggs etc..
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Bay Mountain Inn
Room was clean, & staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
Not getting a requested room I had called earlier about!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park
Room was good, bed was comfortable. They are doing some work in some of the rooms but overall I would stay again. The staff was very friendly. The continental breakfast was okay. The things like sausage sandwich and french toast were premade and had to microwave them. Coffee was very good, it was ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cherokee
Cranberry Falls
While there might not be top attractions in Cranberry Falls, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soco Falls and Tube World.
