Area Attractions
You’re in the Middle of Everything
Cherokee, North Carolina sits at the southern gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the country. From Cherokee Family Adventure RV Resort, you’re six miles from the park entrance and minutes from some of the most historically and culturally rich attractions in the Southeast.
Stay as long as you can. You won’t run out of things to do.
Culture & History
Museum of the Cherokee People
A world-class cultural museum dedicated to the history, heritage, and living culture of the Cherokee Nation. An essential stop for every visitor.
Oconaluftee Indian Village
A living history experience set in a re-created 18th-century Cherokee community. Hands-on demonstrations, storytelling, and cultural performances.
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
One of the longest-running outdoor dramas in the country — a powerful telling of Cherokee history performed under the mountain sky.
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
The oldest Native American cooperative in the country. Shop authentic handmade Cherokee art, pottery, baskets, and jewelry directly from tribal artisans.
Nature & Outdoors
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The most visited national park in America — and your backyard for the week. Hundreds of miles of trails, stunning waterfalls, wildlife, and the famous Appalachian Trail. Just six miles from the resort.
Mingo Falls
One of the tallest waterfalls in the southern Appalachians, accessible via a short hike just outside Cherokee. Worth every step.
Oconaluftee Visitor Center & Mountain Farm Museum
The main gateway to the park on the North Carolina side, with an open-air living history farm museum and stunning views of the Oconaluftee River Valley.
Blue Ridge Parkway
America’s favorite drive. The parkway connects through Cherokee and offers iconic overlooks, wildflower meadows, and scenic pulloffs for miles.
Fire Mountain Trails
Mountain biking and outdoor adventure just minutes from the resort. Trails for beginners through expert riders.
Entertainment
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
World-class gaming, dining, live entertainment, and a full-service hotel. Right in Cherokee and open year-round.