Smoky Mountain Attractions - North Carolina & Tennessee

At the Oconaluftee Indian Village there is much to see: Over
two centuries of tradition, living on through the modern-day Cherokee.
Watch as ropes of clay are molded into pots and bowls, watch as
a canoe is built with fire and ax. View corn grinding, and
chipping flint into arrowheads.

PO Box 398
Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone Number: (828) 497-2315
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"Welcome. I want to tell you a story, a very old story...." begins your trip through the Museum of The Cherokee Indian. Totally renovated in 1998, the new Museum is a new experience. By combining high-tech wizardry and an extensive artifact collection, the Museum of The Cherokee Indian is fun for the entire family and an exciting, educational event. This is a museum experience you'll remember for a long time.

Located on Hwy. 441 and Drama Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone Number: (828) 497-3481
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Recognized as one of the top outdoor dramas in the United States with over 5,000,000 visitors since its opening in July 1950.
The Drama tells the history of the Cherokee people from about 1540 through their forced removal from this area in the late 1830's. The cast and technical staff of 130 people combine their talents to present one of the most memorable evening events in the Great Smokies. The first performance was held in the Mountainside Theatre in July 1950, and it has played annually since. A merica's most popular outdoor drama, "Unto These Hills", is the tragic and triumphant story of the Cherokee. Set against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains, the drama is presented under the stars on three stages in our beautiful Mountainside Theater. Since opening on July 1, 1950, "Unto These Hills" has been seen by over five million people.
The compelling story opens with the arrival of the

Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto in 1540, and builds to a stirring climax with the cruel removal of all but a remnant of Cherokee on the infamous "Trail of Tears."
This powerful drama recreates the inspiration of the great Sequoyah, the wise leadership of Junaluska, and the heartbreaking sacrifice of Tsali, who gave his life so a handful of people might remain on the land of their heritage.
Cherokee descendants, whose ancestors were forcefully driven out of the mountains and marched 1,200 miles to Oklahoma, play important roles in the drama and in the many dances, highlighted by the colorful and world-famous Eagle Dance.

P.O. Box 398
Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone Number: (866) 554-4557
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Santa's Land Theme Park and Zoo
US19 towards Maggie Valley. Exciting Rudi-Coaster ride, train ride paddle boats, zoo, ferris wheel, shops, entertainment and Santa. Open daily 9 am -5pm from March 31st through October 31st. Weekends only through November 25th. Admission: $14.72, children under 2 free. .

Phone Number: (828) 497-9191
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Fun Bus Tour Stay in Cherokee and travel to other places including Gatlinburg and the National Park. Only organized and escorted tours operating from Cherokee to sight-seeing and recreational points in and around the area. Variety of daily trips with pickup at several local motels. Ask for Fun Tour Desk (828) 497-9711.

Phone Number: (828) 497-9711
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IWelcome to the Great Smoky Mountains, home and natural habitat for the Black Bear. Although it is rare to see them in the wild, as shown in the photo above, we offer a first hand observation of these beautiful creatures. Feed them and watch them stand on their hind legs and beg you for more.We personally name each of our animals and they love for you talk to them. All our animals are well cared for and most of them were born here at the Cherokee Zoo, so they are all very special to us.

Phone Number: (828) 497-4525
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Outfitters (Mountain Biking) Blackrock Outdoor Company is located on US 441 North across from McDonald's. Offering variety of equipment and mountain bikes. Mountain bike trails are being established on the reservation. 497-HIKE or (828) 497-4453

Phone Number: (828) 497-4453
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Cherokee Trout Fishing Stocked streams and ponds. 1-day permit: $7; 2 -day permit: $14; 3-day permit, $20; 5-day permit: $28; Season permit: $200. (828)497-5201. Season opens last Saturday in March, closes last day of following February.

Phone Number: (828) 497-5201
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Morgan Mill Trout Farms 10 miles north on Big Cove Road. Catch your own trout. Cleaned and packed in ice if you want. Poles and bait available. (828) 497-9227. Open daily 8am. $2.95 per pound. $2.25 per pound after 20 pounds or more.

Phone Number: (828) 497-9227
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Smokemont Riding Stables US 441 north in National park. All trips begin at 9am. Rides last from one hour to all day including a 2 1/2 hour waterfall trip. Open April - October, weather permitting. Rates range frm $15 to $100. (828) 497-2373.

Phone Number: (828) 497-2373
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Smoky Mountain Gold and Ruby Mine Pan for rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and gold like prospectors of old. Gem ore, $4 per bag or two for $7. Gold ore, $5 per bag and $10 a bucket for rubies, sapphires, emeralds and amethst. For an extra $5 you receive a bucket to take home. Open daily March - November 31st, 10am - 6pm. (828) 497-6574

Phone Number: (828) 497-6574
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The Cherokee Fun Park in scenic Cherokee North Carolina offers excitement enough for an entire day of action packed family fun. Whether you're in the mood for blazing around the corners of one of our state-of-the-art go-cart tracks, splashing and bumping friends in our gigantic playboat pool, or picking a slower pace by playing through one of our newly renovated miniature golf courses, the Cherokee Fun Park has a great day awaiting your arrival!Our large outdoor fun park property boasts 8 individual rides appropriate for small children as well as 2 elaborately designed miniature golf courses where you can even play right under a waterfall! We provide two completely unique go-cart road courses for you to try your skill at navigating your cart around the twists and turns (just like the local mountain roads), the Cherokee Fun Park has thousands of feet of track! Or if you're in to trying to soak your friends, the waterboats are perfect for you. Spray other rides from your onboard water jet or even from one of the 4 land based water canons.

Phone Number: (828) 497-5877
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Tubing and white water rafting trips June through October by
Smoky Mountain Tubing. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., including
weekends and holidays. Call 828-497-9773 for information. Other tubing rental businsses are open on the
reservation..mostly at roadside locations.

Phone Number: (828) 497-9773
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