More to ExploreĬherokee offers a wide variety of cultural experiences, art galleries, and outdoor adventures.
Gamers can try their luck at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Cherokee sponsors the springtime Rainbows and Ramps Festival, which allows visitors, especially children, to catch trout in the Oconaluftee River and sample ramps, a traditional Appalachian delicacy.Ĭherokee is located about an hour from Asheville and just a hop over from Bryson City it’s only twenty minutes from Downtown Sylva. History buffs will enjoy learning about the Cherokee culture, while golfers can hit the links at Sequoyah National Golf Club which is one of the most technical golf courses in Western North Carolina. If you’re visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, check out the Cherokee side of the Park as opposed to Gatlinburg – you’ll spend more time exploring and less time stuck in traffic. Serving as the gateway to both the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee offers a variety of activities for visitors, from history to golf to gaming.
