Downtown Cherokee Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Museum of the Cherokee Indian
This remarkable site pieces together thousands of years of Cherokee Indian history through multimedia exhibits, ancient artifacts and life-size figures.

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
You can find out about the history of Cherokee when you stop by Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Oconaluftee Islands Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Oconaluftee Islands Park, a lovely green space in Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

Cherokee Welcome Center
Enjoy the student vibe at Cherokee Welcome Center as part of your travels around Cherokee. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

Cherokee Mountainside Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Cherokee Mountainside Theatre during your stay in Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
Activities

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Our pick of the best Downtown Cherokee Hotel Deals

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
I was pleasantly surprised by how nice this little place was! It was very close to the casino and convenient to everything. The staff was lovely as well.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
It took over almost two hours to get our luggage sent to our room from the valet. The person at the valet desk took our ticket and the went on Break. and forgot about us. There was a bogus $39 long distance charge on our bill that had to be removed. Accoyto the front desk it was accidentally added ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
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Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
Room was clean. Water was hot bathroom had exhaust. Breakfast was great anytime something was empty. They were refilling.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort by Jackson Mountain Rentals
The place was very clean and the perfect location to downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The views were spectacular and we even had a bear sighting!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cherokee

Cranberry Falls
While there might not be top attractions in Cranberry Falls, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soco Falls and Waterrock Knob.

