Experiences
Pick your kind of fun.
Waterfalls, hikes, lakes, rivers, scenic drives, mountain towns, festivals, and every good reason to load up the car — curated across the Southern Appalachians.
10 experiences
AnchorMuseum of the Cherokee People
Cherokee, NC
Cultural museum sharing Cherokee history, stories, art, and heritage.
AnchorOconaluftee Indian Village
Cherokee, NC
Living-history village with traditional Cherokee demonstrations, buildings, dances, and cultural interpretation.
AnchorUnto These Hills Outdoor Drama
Cherokee, NC
Long-running outdoor drama telling the Cherokee story and cultural history.
AnchorHarrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Cherokee, NC
Major casino resort and entertainment venue in Cherokee.
AnchorOconaluftee Visitor Center & Mountain Farm Museum
Cherokee, NC
Smokies visitor center with historic farm buildings, river access, and nearby elk viewing.
AnchorMingo Falls
Cherokee, NC
120-ft waterfall reached by a short but steep stair climb.
Raven Fork
Cherokee, NC
Trophy trout water on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee.
AnchorClingmans Dome / Kuwohi Observation Tower Trail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC
Famous paved summit trail to the highest point in the Smokies.
Andrews Bald via Forney Ridge Trail
Kuwohi Parking Area, NC
Popular Smokies bald hike starting near Kuwohi / Clingmans Dome.
Mingo Falls Trail
Cherokee, NC
Short stair-heavy hike to a tall waterfall near Cherokee.