Downtown Cherokee Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
You can find out about the history of Cherokee when you stop by Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
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.
Cherokee Welcome Center
Enjoy the student vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center as part of your travels around Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area.
Cherokee Mountainside Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Cherokee Mountainside Theatre during your stay in Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views 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.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Great Smoky Mountains NP Driving Tour smartphone autoplay APP/GPS
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cherokee
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Overall great stay!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Bay Mountain Inn
The room was very clean. Staff was very nice. Location was convenient and quiet. The only problem we had was toilet wasn't working properly and was hard to flush.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Newfound Lodge on the river
Easy and fast
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
very big and comfortable handicap room !!!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near River Park
The room was clean and spacious and the best was wonderful with 2 fussy babies. Only thing I had an issue with is they don't state on here that you have to do a $100 deposit. We had no choice but to use the only 100 we had left for food so we could sleep warm that night. They didn't refund it til ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Room was a little tight for my wheelchair but all in all the room was great. The automatic door entering and exiting the room was a major surprise, every hotel should have this feature in their wheelchair accessible rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
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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.
