Why You Should Go...
Cherokee is more than simply a destination in North Carolina. It is a rich, vibrant culture, a proud people, and a place that's actually a sovereign nation with its own government, laws, and customs.
Cherokee offers thousands of years of history, now carefully preserved or reconstructed as experiences the intrepid traveler can explore and enjoy by way of fun, safe adventures.
Located in the heart of Western North Carolina, Cherokee is also a base camp for hiking in the Great Smokies, arts and crafts shopping, native elk herd viewing, hours of fishing fun, and filled with intriguing stories so vital to their culture.
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Why You Should Go...
Cherokee is more than simply a destination in North Carolina. It is a rich, vibrant culture, a proud people, and a place that's actually a sovereign nation with its own government, laws, and customs.
Cherokee offers thousands of years of history, now carefully preserved or reconstructed as experiences the intrepid traveler can explore and enjoy by way of fun, safe adventures.
Located in the heart of Western North Carolina, Cherokee is also a base camp for hiking in the Great Smokies, arts and crafts shopping, native elk herd viewing, hours of fishing fun, and filled with intriguing stories so vital to their culture.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Seasonally: May, June, July, August
Access: Pets, Bicycle
Parking: Free On-site, Street, Bicycle
Available: Private Tour, Souvenirs
Extra Fun...
Fun Facts
Cherokee is a sovereign nation with its own laws and tribal government, and actually isn't a reservation: the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians occupy what's known as the Qualla Boundary today, part of their ancestral homeland.
How You Can Follow...