Downtown Cherokee Travel Guide
Cherokee
Visit Downtown Cherokee
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.
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.
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 quaint area.
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 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 Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Downtown Cherokee
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Room was decent
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
Great place to stay. Very clean, friendly staff, great breakfast and parking
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
Staff was very nice and helpful. Parking was good. Room was clean and nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
Safe, clean and comfortable. Reasonable rates and walkable to nearby attractions.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
The outside was maintained nicely and beautiful but as for the inside it wasn’t maintained. The carpet very very old and dirty. Dresser very old they was very hard to open. Sliding door was hard to open track was dirty and old. Ceiling had some damage. Shower curtain was tore and faucets didn’t work ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Rooms could use updates and a good cleaning. Way too much walking to get to food courts and restaurants.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
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 Waterrock Knob.
