TravelGuide - Cherokee North Carolina Chamber of Commerce

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2013
TravelGuide
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
Trails ofandLegends
Adventure
PANTHER CREEK CABINS
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS | CHEROKEE, NC
Premier Creekside
Cabins
Enjoy a variety of
creekside cabins
minutes from downtown
Cherokee, Harrah’s
Casino, fishing,
horseback riding and
major attractions.
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PORCHES
NATIVE AMERICAN
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• Creekside Decks
• Picnic Areas
• Hiking Trails
• Jacuzzis
• Fireplaces
• Full Kitchens
U.S. Highway 19 to Wrights Creek Rd., then 3.7 miles north
828.497.2461 RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED
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VISIT THE SMOKIES ONLINE AT
Econo Lodge
Cherokee
US 19 & US 441 traffic light
Cherokee, NC 28719
828-497-4575
800-424-6423
DOWNTOWN
Conveniently located
in the heart of Cherokee,
CHEROKEE
BY CHOICE HOTELS
The Econo Lodge is within minutes of the Unto
These Hills outdoor drama, the Museum of the
Cherokee Indian, Harrah’s Casino, Sequoyah
National Golf Club and dozens of shops and
restaurants. Open year round. Online rates and
reservations at
Walk to shops & restaurants
Adjacent to Island Park, Tubing, fishing & picnicking.
You may request
rooms with:
Handicap access
Smoking
All rooms have:
Refrigerators
Free WiFi
Hair dryer
Family suites available
www.EconoLodge.com
Situated in the heart of the Great Smoky
Mountains, River’s Edge Motel has everything to offer. You can relax on your
own private balcony overlooking the
Oconaluftee River, or just step out the door
to choose from convenient restaurants,
stores, trout fishing and attractions.
Private Balconies
on the River
Centrally located near the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian • Gold & Ruby
Mine • The Blue Ridge Parkway and Just a short
distance to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino.
River’s Edge Motel
Cherokee, NC 28719
Reservations
828-497-7995
RiversEdgeCherokee.com
Open year ‘round • Fishing, tubing, hiking • Close to golf • Refrigerators • Hair dryer • Free Wi-Fi
72060
MedicineMan C rafts
OFFERING AUTHENTIC CHEROKEE CRAFTED
COLLECTIBLES AND MUSEUM QUALITY PIECES
828.497.2202 • 800.417.7282 • 482 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee
www.medicinemancrafts.com
Across from the Ceremonial Grounds
CONTENTS
5 ............National Park Adventures
8 ....Experience Cherokee Culture
10 ............Good times on a Budget
11 ..............Camping in Cherokee
Where
Style &
Purpose
Unite
Boutique
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13O Everett St. | Bryson City
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12 ................The Smokies on Foot
13 ............The Road to Adventure
14 ....................Cherokee by Water
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15 ........................Biking Cherokee
15 ..................................Wet a Line
16 ..................Hungry for Harrah’s
39 ..............Membership Directory
THE GREAT SMOKY
MOUNTAINS FAMILY
TRAVEL GUIDE
A publication of the
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1838 • Cherokee, NC 28719
877.433.6700 | [email protected]
Published by the Smoky Mountain News 2013. All rights reserved.
Cover: In this view from the Blue Ridge Parkway, clouds
clinging to the valleys provide an example of how these
mountains came to be called the Great Smokies.
CHARLES JOHNSON PHOTO
Visitors to the Cherokee area will find (from left) traditional
crafts, great family fishing fun, and gorgeous roads for touring.
Brief Cases • Back Packs
Hand Bags • Belts • Wallets • Vests
Jackets • Gun Cases • Whips • Toys
Belt Buckles • Local Crafts
1655 Great Smokies Center
Post Office Box 1124
Acquoni Road • Cherokee, 28719
Open 7 Days a Week 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
828.497.5918
The Great Smokies:
America’s most beloved
national park
A national treasure filled with
diverse wildlife, deep forests,
cascading waterfalls and vast
overlooks, the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park opens its
arms to any and all looking to
discover the nature magic sprinkled
across this rich landscape.
You can start your journey at the
recently constructed Oconaluftee
Visitor Center just outside of
Cherokee, which provides trail maps,
picnic spots and elaborate exhibits
detailing the history of the Cherokee
and Appalachian settlers. Be sure to
stop at the 1880s Mingus Mill and
assortment of early structures at the
Mountain Farm Museum.
Trophy Trout
CATCH & RELEASE - FLY-FISHING
CATCH & KEEP - ENTERPRISE WATERS
BOTH OPEN YEAR-ROUND, ONLY IN CHEROKEE, N.C.
Fishing Events for 2013
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Cherokee’s Shiver in the River
Trout Fishing Tournament
February 1, 2, 3
$11 entry fee and $10,000 in tagged fish!
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3rd Annual Cherokee Fishermen
Appreciation Trout Fishing Tournament
March 29,30
$5 entry fee and $10,000 in tagged fish!
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Cherokee’s Summer Kickoff
Trout Fishing Tournament April 26,27,28
$11 entry fee and $10,000 in tagged fish
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Cherokee’s Memorial Holiday
May 31-June 1,2
Catch and release requires a special use permit and applicable daily permit.
Fishing is allowed from one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after
sundown… in freestone streams — alive, natural and ever changing — birthed
high above in the Great Smoky Mountains. The waters are cool, clear and now
home to Brook, Brown, Golden, Rainbow and Donaldson Trout.
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Cherokee’s Mid Summer
July 12,13,14 • $11 entry fee and $10,000 in tagged fish
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Cherokee’s End of Summer
September 6,7,8
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Rumble in the Rhododendron
Fly Fishing Tournament
November 1,2,3
$225 entry fee with $10,000 in prize money
Cherokee | North Carolina
fishcherokee.com | 828.497.1826 | visitcherokeenc.com
How Long is Your Trout?
Ongoing. Bring your trout to the Cherokee
Welcome Center and have it measured
for the weekly contest which will run
from Saturday to Sunday.
www.CHEROKEESMOKIES.com
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T
ravel the historic Murphy Branch Line as it
takes you through scenic Western North Carolina. Ride
in restored 1920s & 1940s vintage cars! Ride First Class Service
with family or just that special someone. Enjoy a delicious meal,
attendants, souvenir tumbler and special gift amenity. Choose one
our train adventures all departing from our Bryson City, NC depot:
Nantahala Gorge Excursion, Tuckasegee River Excursion, Rail &
Raft combinations, or one of our many Special Events.
Visit our
Train Museum
& Gift Shop.
FREE TICKET
with purchase of
train ticket.
One of the largest
displays in the
Country!
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Play where the air is refreshing, the views are breathtaking,
and Robert Trent Jones II-designed greens are waiting.
SequoyahNational.com | 828.497.3000
TroonGolf.com
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John Grant (left) and Daniel Tramper talk to visitors at one of the summertime bonfires held in Cherokee. SAUNOOKE MARKETING-CODY BARTMESS
Black bears (below left) play an important part in Cherokee lore. Oconaluftee Village also has Native American craft demonstrations.
PHOTO
Culture of the Cherokee
L
ocated in their traditional homelands of Western North Carolina, the Eastern Band of
Cherokee is the only federally recognized tribe in the state. Consisting of more than
14,000 members, the tribe holds around 56,000 acres in their Qualla Boundary. The
Cherokee operate as a sovereign nation, one that continues to provide for the
prosperity of tribal members.
Amid their rich traditions and landscape, the Cherokee offer visitors numerous attractions.
OCONALUFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE
Further into the thick forest behind the museum, the Oconaluftee Indian Village is an interactive, living
community showcasing Cherokee life and tradition during the mid to late 1700s. Visitors are able to spend
the day with Cherokee tribal members, learning and experiencing the culture through reenactments,
hands-on classes, demonstrations, plays, lectures, dance and concessions. Among the recreated buildings
are an authentic council house, sweat lodge and ceremonial grounds. Visitors can also watch as villagers
hull canoes, make pottery, weave baskets and bead work.
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QUALLA ARTS AND
CRAFTS MUTUAL
Formed in 1946, the Qualla Arts &
Crafts Mutual is the nation’s oldest arts and
crafts cooperative. Containing a variety of
treasures made from the hands of
Cherokee artisan members, visitors come
across the inspiring creativity of the tribe,
which includes paintings, wood and stone
sculptures, beadwork, pottery and baskets
using traditional and contemporary
techniques. With a lush selection of these
handmade items and yearly craft show, the
gallery attracts art collectors from around
the world in search of authentic pieces.
MUSEUM OF THE
CHEROKEE INDIAN
With an array of detailed exhibits, the
Museum of the Cherokee Indian is a
comprehensive collection of artifacts and
lifelike recreations of everyday tribal life
and historical events. Their 11,000-year
story is recreated with computer-generated
imagery and special effects, while there is
an onsite wing dedicated to the education
and research departments. As you
immerse yourself in the history of the
people, you’ll learn about hunting devices,
agricultural practices, medical approaches,
the language system and leisure activities.
Once you finish the tour, be sure to stroll
through the museum store, which features
authentic Cherokee keepsakes ranging
from baskets to clothing, jewelry to pottery
and much more.
“UNTO THESE HILLS”
One of the longest-running outdoor
dramas in the United States, “Unto These
Hills” educates and entertains families with
the riveting history of Cherokee heroism
over the past several hundred years. The
performance encompasses the height of
the tribe’s power, as well as the tragedy of
the Trail of Tears and onward to modernday realities. The renowned drama takes
places in the Mountainside Theatre, an
open-air stage set against the steep,
mystical Great Smoky Mountains.
Attractions
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Open daily year-round, except for Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Address: 589 Tsali Boulevard
Phone: 828.497.3481
Hours (seasonal): Memorial Day to Labor Day: 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m. (Monday through Saturday); Sunday 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Winter: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission: Adult $9, Children (6-13) $6, ages 5 and
under free.
Parking: Free
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Open daily, except Sunday, May 1 through late October
Address: 218 Drama Road
Ticketing: 564 Tsali Boulevard
Phone: 866.554.4557
Times: Gates open 9 a.m., last tour at 4 p.m. Guided
Tours on the hour and half-hour, except 12 p.m., 12:30
p.m. and 3 p.m.
Rates: Adult $18, Child $10, ages 5 and under free.
Parking: Free
“Unto These Hills”
Performed nightly, except Sunday, June through midAugust, at the 2,800-seat Mountainside Theatre.
Theatre: 688 Drama Road
Ticketing: 564 Tsali Boulevard
Phone: 866.554.4557
Times: 7:30 p.m. preshow, 8 p.m. main performance
2012 Reserved: Adult $20 left and right/$22 center,
child (6-12) $10 left and right/$12 center, ages 5 and
under free.
2012 Terrace: Adult $18, child (6-12) $8, ages 5 and
under free.
Parking: $3 per vehicle at the theatre. Free parking at
the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and Qualla Arts &
Crafts Mutual Inc. with free shuttle provided to the show.
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc.
Open daily year-round except for Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Address: 645 Tsali Boulevard
Phone: 828.497.3103
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Saturday),
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
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Finding fun
on a budget
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ooking to get the biggest bang for your
buck? Cherokee is packed with a
plethora of free or inexpensive
activities that leave you and your family rich
with memories.
GET OUTSIDE
The great outdoors are yours for the taking
with endless opportunities for family bonding —
from splashing in a stream, taking a hike, having a
picnic or going on a photo safari — and won’t cost
a penny. Kids can even earn their Junior Ranger
badge in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
by completing activities, including free programs
led by park rangers.
SPLASH TIME
Leave the rest of the world behind when you
venture over the footbridge to Oconaluftee Islands
Park, a magical beach along the Oconaluftee River.
Younger ones can wade in the crystal clear, ankledeep water along the shore and play with the
smooth, water-worn pebbles, while bigger kids can
spend hours floating down the stream in inner
tubes. This large public park has picnic areas,
walking trails and a mystical grove of giant bamboo.
Make sure to hit the jumping fountains and
natural water park downtown, another winner in
the free department. Kids love dodging the flying
sprays of water and scrambling over the rocks in a
flowing, man-made creek.
EXPLORE CHEROKEE
It’s amazing how far $10 can go in Cherokee’s
shopping district. While you browse for Indian art
or jewelry, a handful of pocket change will keep
the kids busy hunting for their own trinkets and
souvenirs.
Kids are naturally fascinated by Native
American culture. Take a trip back in time to see
what Cherokee life was like from re-enactors at the
Oconaluftee Indian Village, or delve deeper at the
first-class Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
Cherokee storytellers will capture the family’s
imagination with a free community bonfire
weekend evenings at Oconaluftee Islands Park.
Camping
with style
More than a dozen campgrounds are sprinkled throughout Cherokee. Providing a friendly,
embracing ambiance, you’ll find everything from quiet family spots to RV hookups, around the
corner from the casino or deep into the picturesque woods of the Great Smokies.
Campgrounds offer plenty of options for activities. Besides tubing, putt-putt, volleyball,
game rooms, heated pools and playgrounds for the children, visitors also have access to laundry
facilities, bathhouses with hot showers and camp supply stores. If fishing is your thing, some
locations provide you with a free pole, bait and someone to clean any trout you catch in one of
the stocked ponds.
If a tent doesn’t strike your fancy, there are numerous cabin rentals available, with cozy buildings ready to fit the needs of any size family. Once you’re settled in, you can take an easy stroll
to the casino or to downtown with plenty of shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions.
Every campground is ready and willing to help you with any questions you may have about
where to go and what to do while you’re in Cherokee. Feel free to call in advance for ideas,
suggestions and recommendations that’ll make your camping experience a memorable one.
AMUSEMENT PARKS
There are few places in America where vintage
theme parks like Santa’s Land still exist in all their
glory. Rides are unlimited for the ticket price, as well
as a small zoo, magic show and lots more. The
grounds are tucked beneath a canopy of shady
trees that keep it cool in the summer. Ideal for
younger kids, but there’s plenty to hold the interest
of older siblings, too, like the famous Rudicoaster
and a nice-sized Ferris Wheel. 828.497.9191.
Cherokee Fun Park is an exciting entertainment
zone with a large arcade, a large pool for bumper
boats, 18-hole mini golf and a fast-paced go kart
track that twists and loops with under- and overpasses. 828.497.5877.
SKATE PARK
Both skateboarders and mountain bikers will
love flying down ramps, sliding on rails, jumping
steps, swooping around curves or going for the
gold on a half-pipe bowl. This brand-new, state-ofthe-art skate park dishes up an awesome street
course along with stand-alone flow bowls. And did
we mention it’s free?
BEAR HUNT
This bear scavenger hunt is one the whole
family will love. Beautifully detailed bears handpainted by tribal artists are on display throughout
Cherokee. The larger-than-life bears depict vibrant
murals, from a tribute to veterans to Cherokee
mythology to the natural beauty of the Smokies. A
photo safari to find all the bears is a wonderful —
and free — family activity while exploring Cherokee.
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Cherokee is home to dozens of festivals, powwows, art shows and other events every year. For a
complete calendar, visit
www.cherokeesmokies.com.
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Cherokee Smokies:
by foot
W
ith some of the highest peaks east of
the Rockies, Cherokee is a hiker’s
paradise. If you want to tackle a 6,000foot mountain or just go for a leisurely stroll, you
can choose between a day hike with the family on
the outskirts of downtown or a multi-day
backpacking jaunt into the depths of the Great
Smokies. The region lays claim to more than
3,000 miles of trails, which lead you to
innumerable vistas and awe-inspiring waterfalls.
Information and recommendation can be
found from one of the many helpful people at the
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.
CLINGMANS DOME
CHARLES JOHNSON PHOTO
A soaring and panoramic view from the top of the
Smokies rewards those who log the half-mile trek to
the 6,643-foot summit.
MINGO FALLS
A half-mile trail features 161 rough-hewn steps,
benches and a footbridge at the base of a 120-foot
waterfall that cascades down fern-draped rock
outcrops. Only a few minutes from downtown
Cherokee.
OCONALUFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE
BOTANICAL GARDEN
This hidden gem in the heart of Cherokee is a
woodland repository of native and cultivated plants,
labeled with descriptions of their traditional uses by the
Cherokee, from medicines to food.
Cherokee Smokies: by horseback
It’s time to get out of the car and see firsthand the vast grandeur of the Great Smokies. And what
better way to do just that than with a horseback ride? Wading through streams and down lush trails,
you’ll scratch that adventure itch atop the saddle. Riders of all ages and experience can each find a trip
to suit their needs, with wagon rides also available for small children.
SMOKEMONT RIDING STABLES
828.497.2373 or www.smokemontridingstable.com
END OF TRAIL RIDING STABLES
828.497.4803 or www.endofthetrailhorsebackridingstables.com
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VISIT THE SMOKIES ONLINE AT www.CHEROKEESMOKIES.com
U.S. 441
This road has it all.
Enough turns to impress a rider looking for
adventure combined with stops along a mountain
stream and a climb up to Newfound Gap at 5,000 feet
make it a must-do.
The roundtrip from Cherokee to Newfound Gap
takes about an hour without breaks but this is one ride
where you’re bound to pull off and enjoy the fresh,
mountain air.
Make sure to take in a side trip to Clingmans Dome,
the highest point in the Smokies offering panoramic
views.
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
Heavy metal
thunder
T
he crossroads of the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park
and the Blue Ridge Parkway,
Cherokee is the launching pad for some
of the most revered and exhilarating
motorcycle rides in the world. Whether
you’re cruising a mountain ridge 6,000
feet high or shooting alongside a swiftmoving river, the hairpin curves and
roadside attractions captivate riders.
Automobile enthusiasts will feel the
cool Appalachian breeze in their hair
throwing their sports car or convertible
into gear up a steep incline or down
into a deep, wooded valley. The road to
fun and fast-moving freedom is truly at
your doorstep in Cherokee.
America’s favorite road starts in Cherokee and
climbs up to the ridge tops where it offers a striking view
of the valleys below. From there, it’s all up to you.
Within minutes from town you’ll find high mountain
vistas, wildflowers in the season, picnic spots at
overlooks and easy but exciting riding through sweeping
curves and tunnels. Have your camera ready to capture
postcard perfect memories.
TAIL OF THE DRAGON
A motorcycle trip to the Cherokee Smokies wouldn’t
be complete without a run down the world famous U.S.
129. With 318 curves in 11 miles, this is serious riding.
Take it slow and easy or crank the throttle for a little
excitement.
The road rumbles through the mountains a couple
ranges west of Cherokee, but even the ride to get to the
Dragon is worth the excursion. Along the way you’ll see
Fontana Lake and catch stunning views on the climb over
Stecoah Gap.
Cherokee Smokies:
by water
With countless lakes, rivers, creeks and
waterfalls, the Great Smokies is dripping with
secret spots and popular destinations to cool
off on those hot summer days. Water
enthusiasts flock to the region to participate
or watch some of the world-class events held
on the Nantahala River.
Float through the afternoon on a pontoon
boat, shoot the rapids on a whitewater raft
trip, leisurely kayak along a river or simply just
jump right in and soak your soul in the
tranquil waters.
TUBING
Wile away a summer day floating down the
Oconaluftee River in an inner tube, a sure-fire
crowd pleaser for the whole family. Grab your
sunscreen, towels and provisions and stake out a
spot on the shore at Oconaluftee Islands Park,
accessible by footbridge in downtown Cherokee.
Grandpa can read and snooze, mom can sunbathe
and kids can float and splash to their delight. The
best news: it costs just a few dollars to rent an
inner tube for the whole day.
RAFTING
The Nantahala River takes the prize as the
most popular and sought-after river for guided trips,
offering just enough whitewater excitement but still
suitable for beginners. For a more relaxed float trip
or families with small children, check in with
outfitters on the Tuckasegee. Or for a more
adrenaline-pumping ride and experienced rafters
check out the Cheoah.
KAYAKING/CANOEING
If you’re packing a paddle this vacation, the
rivers around Cherokee won’t disappoint. For
beginners, several outfitters lead kayak or canoe
trips and a few will rent boats on the region’s
gentler rivers or lakes. The World Freestyle Kayaking
Championships is coming to the Nantahala River in
September 2013.
www.freestylekayaking2013.com.
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Taming
the Smokies
W
hether you’re looking to
bomb down a dirt-devil
single-track or take a
leisurely ride with the family down a
kid-friendly path, Cherokee is at the
heart of some of the most accessible
and enjoyable mountain biking trails.
A three-mile roundtrip, the
Oconaluftee River Trail maneuvers
beside a river bank within the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park,
ultimately spilling out into downtown
Cherokee, where post-ride treats and
attractions await.
More experienced riders make
their way further out to the Tsali
Recreation Area, a popular spot with
endless trails that spider web deep
into the woods.
For road bikers, the Blue Ridge
Parkway is continually referred to as
one of one of the finest routes for
riders looking for the ultimate blend
of scenery and technical challenges.
If you’re looking for a place where
bicyclists are not only welcomed with
open arms, but also encouraged to
explore and challenge each other, look
no further than the dirt and pavement
paths to discovery in Cherokee.
Casting the line of passion
Emerging as a top national destination for the finest in fly-fishing, Cherokee has long
been lauded for its prized trout streams.
Because of their highly-sought after trout, the region has been the location of the U.S.
National Fly-fishing Competition and continues to host many tournaments throughout the
year, many of which with a robust prize purse.
With over 400,000 trout raised from eggs and released into tribal waters by Cherokee
Fish and Game, these cherished fish regularly reach two pounds, with plenty pushing the
envelope at four pounds and two feet long.
The area provides many trusted guide services, which can take you out for an afternoon
on a drift boat or multi-day backcountry trip. There are plenty of great locations for
beginners and children, which are also handicap accessible. No experience is needed to
catch the perfect day of fly-fishing in the magical waters of Cherokee.
www.FishCherokee.com.
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Dome
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Great Smoky Mountains
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Oconaluftee
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finishing touches on a $633 million expansion and remodeling project, which included
twin 68-foot waterfalls that cascade into a
collection pool in the new rotunda. Also new
are a third hotel tower, a suite of new restaurants, bars and lounges and more gaming
space have been added to the complex.
The goal of the expansion is to transform
the successful casino into a destination vacation spot that offers all the amenities found
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N.C. Gov. Beverly Perdue visited the
casino in late 2012 as the first dealers started work, praising the tribe and Principal
Chief Michell Hicks for the casino’s continued success.
"It's been a long journey, and I guess I
have been waiting for this day to take a deep
breath," Hicks said. "I am very proud."
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The casino is lined with an array of choices, which
include Paula Deen’s Kitchen, Chef’s Stage buffet,
BRIO Tuscan Grille, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, an
Asian noodle bar and food court with favorites like
Dunkin’ Donuts and Uno’s Pizza. Despite children
not being allowed on the gaming floor, most
establishments are easily accessible for families.
Always expanding and diversifying, Harrah’s has
emerged as a renowned destination resort nestled
cozily in the high peaks and deep valleys of the
Great Smokies. Visitors can browse trendy boutiques
and shops, attend big-name concerts, stay in luxury
hotel rooms, relax in dance clubs and lounges or go
for a dip in the state-of-the-art indoor pool with
sweeping views of the mountains.
So, kick back and let the world come to you, at Harrah’s –
where family, food and fashion are just part of the fun.
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World-class golf
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• Pet Friendly Rooms
• Smoking Rooms
• Free Breakfast with
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• Free Long Distance Calls
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Close to: Harrah’s Casino, Downtown Cherokee, Sequoyah National Golf Club,
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Featuring long range views, river front properties, hot tubs,
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Choose from over 60+ vacation rentals!
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671 Old U.S. Hwy 441
Cherokee, North Carolina 28719
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Family-oriented
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just about everything.
No Camper? No Tent?
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cabins.
Camp Store & Gift Shop
More than just food and
supplies. Mountain arts and
crafts, antiques and
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185 Tsalagi Road Cherokee, NC 28719
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37 Tsalagi Road Cherokee, NC 28719
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Offered Year Round:
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Unique Gift Outlet
Not your typical gift shop
Best selection of
Native American
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Old-Fashioned Candy • Home Accessories
Painted Ponies • Collegiate Merchandise
828.497.2559
1655 ACQUONI ROAD | CHEROKEE, NC
Located in the Great Smokies Center at the intersection of Acquoni Rd. and Big Cove Rd.
You don’t have to spend a million to
look like a million
A delightfully different
shop located in
downtown Cherokee.
The What’s Hot Shop
has unbelievable prices
on the latest trends in
designer inspired jewelry,
handbags, sunglasses
and much more.
Our prices on Native
American made jewelry
are the lowest in town.
828.497.9500
989 TSALAGI ROAD (HIGHWAY 19) • CHEROKEE, NC
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CHEROKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Membership Directory
ANTIQUES
The Old Mill 1886
3082 US 441 North • Whittier
828.497.6536 • cherokeemill.com
ART GALLERY
Bearmeat’s Indian Den
4210 Wolfetown Road • Cherokee
828.497.4052 • bearmeats-indian-den.com
Great Smokies Fine Arts Gallery
1655 Acquoni Road, Suite 3 • Cherokee
Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours
Sequoyah Fund
10345 Hwy 19 West • Bryson City
877.398.6222
828.497.1666 • sequoyahfund.com
nantahalagorgecanopytours.com
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Highway 19 West • Bryson CIty
888.905.7238 • noc.com
498 Drama Road • Cherokee
828.497.2315 • oconalufteevillage.com
Old Mill 1886
810 Acqouni Road • Cherokee
United Community Bank
3273 US Hwy 441 North • Whittier
828.497.3734 • ucbi.com
BED & BREAKFAST
Charleston Inn & Cabins
208 Arlington Avenue • Bryson City
888.285.1555 • Charlestoninn.com
828.497.5444 • greatsmokiesart.com
southwesterncc.edu/finearts
The Chalet Inn
285 Lone Oak Drive
Dillsboro, NC 28725
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
The Museum of the Cherokee
Indian
121 Schoolhouse Road • Robbinsville
828.479.3364 • stecoahvalleycenter.com
Will Harris Studio
1714 Big Witch Road • Cherokee
828.497.9750 • willharrisstudio.com
ATTRACTIONS
Biltmore
1 Approach Rd Asheville
866.851.4661 • www.biltmore.com
Cherokee Bear Zoo
1204 Tsalagi Road • Cherokee
828.497.4525 • cherokeezoo.com
Cherokee Fun Park
1897 Tsali Blvd. (Hawy 441N) •
Cherokee
Tsali Blvd. & Drama Road • Cherokee
828.497.3481 • cherokeemuseum.org
Santa’s Land
571 Wolfetown Road, US 19 • Cherokee
828.497.9191 • santaslandnc.com
Smoky Mountain Gold
and Ruby Mine
971 Tsali Blvd, Hwy 441 N • Cherokee
828.497.6574 • smgrm.com
Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft
1847 Tsali Rd Cherokee
828.497.4545 • cherokeetubeandraft.com
101 Folkestone Road
Bryson City NC 28713
888.812.3385 • folkestoneinn.com
Fontana Village Resort
P.O. Box 68 - Hwy. 28 North
Fontana Dam
800.849.2258
fontanavillage.com
Fryemont Inn
245 Fryemont Street • Bryson City
800.845.4879 •
fryemontinn.com
Stecoah Valley
Cultural Arts Center
Stay and Play in the Smokies
121 Schoolhouse Road • Robbinsville
828.349.5880 •
stayandplayinthesmokies.com
828.497.5877 • cherokeefunparknc.com
828.479.3364 • stecoahvalleycenter.com
Cherokee Helicopters
Unto These Hills
264 Casino Trail • Cherokee
800.789.8024 • ChaletInn.com
Folkestone Inn
564 Tsali Blvd. • Cherokee
219 East Palmer Street • Franklin
BIKING
828.497.5797 • flythesmokies.com
866.554.4557 •
cherokeehistorical.org/UntoTheseHills.html
Bryson City Bicycles
Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak
Rentals
Wildwater Jeep Adventures
828.488.1988 • BrysonCityBicycles.com
800.451.9972
wildwaterrafting.com/jeeptours.ph
Fontana Dam, NC 28733
1461 Acquoni Road • Cherokee
828.497.3535 • cherokeerapids.com
Fun Factory In The Smokies
1024 Georgia Road • Franklin
AUTOMOTIVE
866.482.2386 • thefactory.bz
Smoky Mountain Chevrolet
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
71 Cat Creek Road • Franklin
225 Everett Street, Suites G & H •
Bryson CIty
828.524.0734 • smokymountainchevy.com
157 Everett Street • Bryson City
800.849.2258 • fontanavillage.com
13077 Highway 19 West • Bryson City
888.905.7238 • noc.com
BOATING
800.872.4681 • gsmr.com
BANKING
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel
First Citizens Bank
777 Casino Drive • Cherokee
Fontana Dam
800.427.7247 • harrahscherokee.com
828.497. 2041 • firstcitizens.com
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BREWERIES
Great Smokys Cabin Rentals
Nantahala Brewing Company, Inc.
1560 Main Street • Bryson City
Cherokee Campground
and Craig’s Cabins
800.655.9771 •
greatsmokyscabinrentals.com
US 19 North/US 441 South Bus.
Cherokee
Heaven on Earth Cabins
828.497.9838 •
cherokeesmokies.com/camp
103 Depot Street • Bryson City
828.488.2337
Heinzelmannchen Brewery, Inc
1328 Black Forest Drive • Bryson City
545 Mill Street • Sylva
866.586.8058 • heavenonearthcabins.com
828.631.4466 •
yourgnometownbrewery.com
Hidden Creek Cabins
CABINS
888.333.5881 • hiddencreekcabins.com
Hidden Creek Lane • Bryson City
Indian Creek Campground
Adventure Trail Campground
1367 Bunches Creek Road • Cherokee
P.O. Box 1673 • Cherokee
828.497.4361 • indiancreekcampground.com
828.497.3651 • atcampground.com
Nantahala Cabins, Inc.
Angel Cabins
580 Nantahala Cabins Lane • Bryson City
P.O. Box 2653 • Bryson City
877.488.1622 • nantahalacabins.com
828.488.8152 • angelcabins.com
Appaloosa Log Cabins
4 Cooper Rd Cherokee
888.905.7238 • noc.com
828.497.9658
Panther Creek Lodge & Cabins
Bryson City Cabin Rentals
3542 Wrights Creek Road • Cherokee
11 Highway 19 South • Bryson City
888.483.3630 • brysoncitycabinrentals.com
866.282.0884 • panthercreekresort.com
Rivendell
Carolina Mountain Vacations
761,922,950 Henderson Road • Franklin
40 Green Lee Street • Bryson City
828.488.7500 • carolinamountainvacations.com
Charleston Inn Cabins
Fontana Dam
Happy Holiday RV Village
happyholidayrv.com
Hidden Creek Cabins
PO Box 973 Hidden Creek Lane •
Bryson City
24 Fry Street • Bryson City
800.731.8050 • rockcreekcabins.com
828.497.4361 •
indiancreekcampground.com
340 East Alarka Road • Bryson City
US 19N/US 441S Bus. • Cherokee
Smoky Mountain Cabins
828.497.9838 •
cherokeesmokies.com/camp
1 River Streeet Bryson City
800.995.8558 • mountainvacationdeals.com
Dancing Stones Log Cabin
Smoky Mountain Getaways, Inc
12 Younge Lane • Sylva
888.840.6473 • dancingstones.com
866.586.8058 • smokymtngetaways.net
Deep Creek Lodge
1881 W. Deep Creek Road • Bryson CIty
219 E. Palmer Street • Franklin
828.488.2587 • deepcreeklodgetubing.com
828.349.5880, 828.421.0535
800.476.8027 • settlersmountain.com
Falling Waters Adventure Resort
283 Flaming Arrow Drive • Cherokee
877.497.6161 •
flamingarrowcampground.com
Settler’s Mountain
9698 Hwy 19 West • Bryson CIty
Flaming Arrow Campground
800.994.6462 rivendellcabins.com
888.285.1555 • charlestoninn.com
828.488.8835 • euchellacabins.com
1090 W. Deep Creek Road • Bryson City
828.488.6055
deepcreekcamping.com
Rock Creek Cabins
Craig’s Cabins &
Cherokee Campground
Euchella Mt/Lake Cabins
Deep Creek Tube Center &
Campground
Sunset Farm Cabins
68 Vacation Drive • Whittier
800.408.4889 • sunsetfarmcabins.com
Watershed Cabins
Moonshine Creek
Campground
2486 Dark Ridge Road • Sylva
828.586.6666 • moonshinecreek.com
River Valley
Campground
2978 Big Cove Road • Cherokee
828.497.3540 •
cherokeesmokies.com/rvcampground
828.349.5880, 828.421.0535
The Great Outdoors RV Resort
321 Thumpers Trail • Franklin
828.349.0412 • gorvresort.com
888.604.3075 • WatershedCabins.com
Tumbling Waters
Trout Pond
P.O. Box 68 - Hwy. 28 North • Fontana
Dam
Yellow Rose Realty
828.479.3814 • tumblingwaters.com
800.528.0760 • yellowroserealty.com
Frontier Motor Lodge
& Cabin Rentals
Yogi In-The-Smokies
828.497.9151 • jellystone-cherokee.com
800.451.9972 • fallingwatersresort.com
203 Slope Street • Bryson City
317 Galamore Bridge Road • Cherokee
828.497.9293
CAMPGROUNDS
Great Smoky Mountain
Log Cabin Rentals
Adventure Trail Campground
1056 Adams Creek Road • Cherokee
828.497.6182 • gsmcabins.com
828.497.3651 • atcampground.com
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1612 Panthers Creek Road • Almond
Yogi In-The-Smokies
317 Galamore Bridge Road • Cherokee
828.497.9151
jellystone-cherokee.com
CHILD CARE
Kid Zone Drop-In Child Care
73 Paint Town Road • Cherokee
828.497.6868
kidzonedropin.com
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TRANSPORTATION
828.554.6300
TOLL FREE 866.388.6071 TEXT 828.269.5790
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CHEROKEE TOWN SHUTTLES
Bingo
Shops
Campgrounds
Local Attractions
Hotels
Restaurants
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
Daily & Nightly • Six Days a Week
www.cherokeetransit.com | TDD/TY
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CHURCHES
Workplace Solutions, LLC
Cherokee Church of Christ
8716 Hwy 74 West • Whittier
1235 Seven Clans Lane • Whittier
828.497.9180 • getworkplacesolutions.com
828.497.9300 • flyfishcherokee.com
828.497.3334
ENTERTAINMENT
Tumbling Waters Trout Pond
Cherokee First Baptist Church
Asheville Tourists Baseball Club
828.479.3814 • tumblingwaters.com
2350 Old Mission Road • Cherokee
30 Buchanan Place • Asheville
River’s Edge Outfitters
1612 Panthers Creek Road • Almond
828.497.2761
828.258.0428 • theashevilletourists.com
GAMING/CASINOS
Wrights Creek Baptist Church
MRH Productions, LLC
Wrights Creek Road • Cherokee
COFFEE HOUSE
Choo Choo Coffee
96 Greenlee Street • Bryson City
828.488.4959 • choochoocoffee.com
COMMUNICATIONS
CIC Technologies Inc.
620 Casino Trail, Suite B • Cherokee
P.O. Box 14864 •
Greensboro, NC 27415
828.275.8650 • cherokeebluegrass.com
The Sound of Music
International
GOLF COURSES
P.O. Box 612 • Whittier
Sequoyah National Golf Club
800.808.0926 • 1hotdj.com
Cherokee Historical Association
828.497.2111 • cherokeehistorical.org
Cherokee Preservation Foundation
71 John Crowe Hill Road • Cherokee
828.497.5550 • cpfdn.org
Cherokee Reservation
Cooperative Extension
828.497.3000 • sequoyahnational.com
P.O. Box 364 • Helen, NC 30545
Smoky Mountain Country Club
706.878.3335 • visitorsinfotv.com
EVENT PLANNING
The Sound of Music
International
P.O. Box 612 • Whittier
800.808.0926
thesoundofmusicdiscj.tripod.com
MRH Producions, LLC
P.O. Box 14864 •
Greensboro, NC 27415
828.275.8650 • cherokeebluegrass.com
828.554.6931
FINANCIAL SERVICES
EBCI Planning & Development
Sequoyah Fund
828.497.1845
Sequoyah Fund
Sylva Office Support, Inc.
Hwy. 441 North • Cherokee
V.I.C. Cherokee
800.746.3315 • cictech.net
COMMUNITY
800.427.7247
harrahscherokee.com
834 Cope Creek Road Apt. 1 • Sylva
1300 Conleys Creek Road • Whittier
828.497.7622 • carolinamountaingolf.com
GUIDED TOURS:
LAKE, KAYAKING, GHOST
TOURS, HIKING, JEEP,
HORSE, & BOATING
End of The Trail
Horseback Riding
103 Guy Bark Road • Cherokee
828.497.4803
Fontana Guides
3336 Balltown Road • Bryson City
828.736.2318 • fontanaguides.com
PaddleFish, Inc.
P.O. Box 2696 • Bryson City
843.330.9777 • paddlefishbasecamp.com
Smokemont Riding Stable
828.631.1313
Within the GSMNP,
Off of Hwy 441-N • Cherokee
CONSTRUCTION/
MAINTENANCE
FISHING
828.497.2373
smokemontridingstable.com
Cherokee Fisheries & Wildlife
Management
Wildwater Ltd Rafting
1840 Painttown Road • Cherokee
800.451.9972 • wildwaterrafting.com
Cherokee Enterprises, Inc.
828.497.5617
828.497.1826
Maney’s Clean-up Crew
Cherokee Campground and Craig’s
Cabins
PO Box 564 • Cherokee
828.736.8942
[email protected]
Vocational Opportunities of
Cherokee, Inc.
70 Bingo Loop Road • Cherokee
828.497.9827
EDUCATION &
CAREER TRAINING
Vocational Opportunities of
Cherokee, Inc
US 19 North/US 441 South Bus.
828.497.9838 • Cherokee • cherokeesmokies.com/camp
Fontana Guides
3336 Balltown Road • Bryson City
828.736.2318 • fontanaguides.com
10345 Hwy. 19 • Bryson CIty
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Cherokee Home Center
1623 Acquoni Rd • Cherokee
828.497.8980
HORSEBACK RIDING
End of The Trail
Horseback Riding
103 Guy Bark Road • Cherokee
828.497.4803
828.497.4361 •
indiancreekcampground.com
Smokemont Riding Stable
Panther Creek Lodge & Cabins
70 Bingo Loop • Cherokee
828.497.9827 • vocinc.org
Within the GSMNP, Off of Hwy 441-N •
Cherokee
828.497.2373 •
smokemontridingstable.com
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adison’
s
M ON
MAIN
Cinda B • John Wind
Beaucoup Design • Maison Chic.
Tokyomilk • Creative Co-Op
Thymes • Melissa & Doug
Maggie Lyons Chocolates
Pre De Provence • Raz
3 Martha's • Tervis • Tea Forte
110 Main Street
Bryson City • North Carolina
Across from Ace Hardware
828.488.3900
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™
Providing family fun since 1999!
Enjoy a Refreshing Ride Down the
Gentle Oconoluftee River.
ONLY $10 PER PERSON
Fun for the Entire Family
including Small Children!
Open: 10-6 Daily • Memorial Day thru Labor Day
828.497.4545 • Hwy. 441N & 1847 Tsali Blvd. • Cherokee
Located at the Native American Craft Shop
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RENTING AND
More than 25 vacation cabin rentals
close to everything you want to do in
the Bryson City area. One, two, three
bedroom and larger cabin rentals —
or rent several together for your group.
BrysonCityCabinRentals.com
888.483.3630
BUILDING QUALITY CABINS
Two floor plans starting at $99K
Features: 8x24 covered porch, granite countertops, full kitchen,
metal roof, gas fireplace, hardwood floors Options: loft, unfinished
or finished basement, wrap-around porch, additional bathroom
Let us build your private mountain getaway. We
can help you rent it as a vacation home when
you are not here to cover the costs. You’ll
always have a place to stay in the Smokies.
We offer many prices and options to suite your
needs as well as customizable floor plans.
BrysonCityLogHomes.com
828.507.5627
IN THE SMOKIES
From quiet creekside cabins in the
shadow of the Smokies to mountaintop
luxury lodging, our rentals are located
throughout the North Carolina
mountains – rentals for romantic
getaways or extended family gatherings.
HiddenCreekCabins.com
888.333.5881
NEW
LODGES
AND
STUDIO
LODGE
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HOTELS
DNET Internet Services
Baymont Inn
828.349.3638 • sitedart.net
828.497.0400 • fairfieldinn.com/avick
828.497.2102 •
baymontinns.com/hotel/17875
Insight Internet Marketing & Social
Media Management
Frontier Motor Lodge & Cabin
Rentals
Chalet Suites
828.226.4492
828.497.9293
800.789.8024 • chaletinn.com
JEWELERS
Gear Head Inn
Cherokee Lodge
Indian Summer Gifts and Tube
Rentals
828.488.2398 • gearheadinn.com
285 Lone Oak Drive • Whittier
888.207.4929 • motelsinCherokee.com
833 Tsali Blvd • Cherokee
Fairfield Inn & Suites
6280 Ela Road • Whittier
Great Smokies Inn
866.317.2975 • moccasinsdirect.com
828.497.2020 • greatsmokiesinn.com
828.497.9181 • magnusonhotels.com
LANDSCAPING
Hampton Inn
Comfort Inn on the River
Maney’s Clean-up Crew
828.497.3115 • hampton.com
Chestnut Tree Inn
PO Box 564 • Cherokee
828.497.2411 • comfortinn.com/hotelcherokee-north-carolina-nc
Econo Lodge
828.736.8942
[email protected]
US 19 & 441 North • Cherokee
LAW OFFICES
828.497.4575 • econolodge.com
Cannon Law, P.C.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
370 North Main Street • Waynesville
828.497.0400 • fairfieldinn.com
Dam
828.456.4800 • cannonlawpc.net
828.497.3115 • hampton.com
Microtel Inn & Suites
828.497.7800 • microtelinn.com
Panther Creek
Lodge & Cabins
Quality Inn of Cherokee
810 Acquoni Road, GLU, Suite 503 •
Cherokee
828.497.4702 • qualityinncherokeenc.com
828.497.1857 • cherokee-nc.com
Rivers Edge Motel
MASSAGE
828.497.7995 • riversedgecherokee.com
Moonlight Spa and Retreat
828.477.4357 • moonlight-spa.com
Pageant Inn
MEDICAL/DENTAL
Cataloochee Dental Group
800.255.5371• pageantinn.com
Cherokee Bottled Water
129 Moonlight Drive • Sylva
828.497.2746 or 800.514.9901
hmountainshops.com/newfoundlodge/ind
ex.html
800.255.5371 • pageantinn.com
90 Jacob Farris Road • Cherokee
MANUFACTURER/
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR
185 Tsalagi Road/US 19 • Cherokee
Newfound Lodge Motel
Pageant Inn
Great Smokies Inn
Hampton Inn
828.497.7800 • microtelinn.com
LOCKSMITH
828.497.4662
Microtel Inn & Suites
Boundry Safe & Lock
828.497.2020 • greatsmokiesinn.com
185 Tsalagi Road/US 19 • Cherokee
16 Cherokee Crossing Suite 2 • Whittier
Hwy 441 N Bypass • Cherokee
Hwy 441 North • Cherokee
828.349.5880, 828.421.0535
The Pink Motel
828.497.3530
Quality Inn of Cherokee
828.497.4028
Highway 441 North Bypass • Cherokee
Westcare Health System
MUSEUMS
68 Hospital Drive • Sylva
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
828.497.4702 • qualityinncherokeenc.com
828.586.7000 • westcare.org
Rivers Edge Motel
Hwy 441 North • Cherokee
828.497.7995 • riversedgecherokee.com
MOTELS
Cherokee Lodge
576 Hwy 360 • Vonore, TN 37885
423.884.6246 • sequoyahmuseum.com
The Museum of the Cherokee
Indian
Tsali Blvd. & Drama Road • Cherokee
828.349.5880, 828.421.0535 • stayandplayinthesmokies.com
888.207.4929 • motelsinCherokee.com
828.497.3481 • cherokeemuseum.org
Chestnut Tree Inn
INTERNET SERVICES
828.497.9181 • magnusonhotels.com
NATIVE AMERICAN
ARTS & CRAFTS
Deep Creek Arts
Econo Lodge
87 Heather Lane • Whittier
828.497.2574 • deepcreekarts.com
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US 19 & 441 North • Cherokee
828.497.4575 • econolodge.com
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st Bed & Brre
eakfast and Boutiqu
The Closest
Boutique Hotel to the
Main Entrance
e of the Grreat
e Smoky Mountains
Mountai National Park
The Chalet Inn Bed and Breakfast & Chalet Suites
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www.ChaletInn.com
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Not valid with any other offer.
Coupon good for entire family.
Valid only at time of purchase.
Open May thru October
828-497-9191
www.santaslandnc.com
571 Wolfetown Rd./Hwy 19 N Soco Rd. • Cherokee, NC
Enjoy “Double the Fun” in Cherokee
Not valid with any other offer. Coupon
offer valid on one bag only.
Open Year Around
828-497-6574
www.smgrm.com
Downtown Cherokee - Hwy 441 N
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71608
Come in and enjoy Granny’s Kitchen for great home
cooking your whole family will enjoy. From roast beef
and fried chicken to a wide selection of vegetables.
Catering Available
April-Nov. • Closed Mondays
Call for Hours • 828.497.5010
www.grannyskitchencherokee.com
Painttown Rd. (Hwy. 19) Cherokee, NC
1 mile above Harrahs on the right
Lots of Parking • Tour Buses Welcome
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Great Smokies Fine Arts Gallery
Rolling Thunder River Company
1655 Acquoni Road, Suite 3 • Cherokee
10160 Hwy. 19 West • Bryson City
Granny’s Kitchen
800.408.7238 • rollingthunderriverco.com
Indian Summer Gifts and Tube
Rentals
828.497.5010 •
grannyskitchencherokee.com
Ice Cream Station
828.497.4545
cherokeetubeandraft.com/index-tube.html
828.508.1735
Medicine Man Crafts
Wildwater Ltd. Rafting
Kentucky Fried Chicken
482 Tsali Blvd Cherokee,
Hwy 441 and US 19 South • Cherokee
828.497.2202
800.451.9972 • wildwaterrafting.com
828.497.9444
Native American Craft Shop
REAL ESTATE
& CONSTRUCTION
Little Princess Restaurant & Shop
Dancing Stones Real
Property Services
888.905.7238
Qualla Arts & Crafts
828.497.3103
The Old Mill 1886
989 Tsalagi Rd • Cherokee
828.497.3015 • thecherokeemountains.com
Dancing Stones/Summer Adams
Newfound Lodge Restaurant
828.497.4590
828-371-2998
http://cherokeesummer.vpweb.com/?prefix=www
Pasqualino’s Italian Restaurant
828.497.9500 •
cherokeesmokies.com/whatshotshop
Yellow Rose Realty
Unique Gift Outlet
1681 Acquoni Rd. • Cherokee
828.497.9000
25 Evert Street • Bryson City
828.488.9555
Peter’s Pancakes & Waffles
828.497.5116
RESORTS &
COUNTRY CLUBS
Pizza Inn
828.497.5918
Falling Waters
Adventure Resort
Relia’s Garden Restaurant
13077 Hwy. 19 West • Bryson City
Will Harris Studio
10345 Hwy. 19 • Bryson City
800.451.9972 • fallingwatersresort.com
888.905.7238 • noc.com
Rivers End Restaurant
828.497.2559 •
cherokeesmokies.com/uniquegiftoutlet
Village Leather
1714 Big Witch Road • Cherokee
828.497.9750 • WillHarrisStudio.com
920 Tsalagi Rd • Cherokee
828.497.9143
Hwy 28 North • Fontana Dam
NEWSPAPERS, BOOKS
& MAGAZINES
800.849.2258 • fontanavilliage.com
800.232.7238 • noc.com
Maggie Valley Club
Slow Joes Café
The Smoky Mountain News, LLC
1819 Country Club Dr. Maggie Valley
828.926.4900 • maggievalleyclub.com
800.232.7238 • noc.com
828.452.4251 • smokymountainnews.com
Smoky Mountain Country Club
Soda Pops Ice Cream Parlor
1300 Conley’s Creek Road • Whittier
OFFICE SUPPLY
828.497.7622 • carolinamountaingolf.com
828.488.5379
Cherokee Office Supply
Watershed Resort
Tuckasegee Tavern
34 Church Street • Waynesville
1655 Acquoni Road Suite 4 • Cherokee
828.497.7907 • CherokeeOfficeSupply.com
137 W. Watershed Rd • Bryson City
47 Depot Street • Bryson City
877.784.0688 • WatershedResort.com
828.488.9880 • tuckasegeetavern.com
PRINTING & PUBLISHING RESTAURANTS
SHOPPING-GENERAL
Buck & Squaw Crafts Inc.
Chocklett Press, Inc
Country Boy BBQ
2922 Nicholas Avenue, NE
Roanoke, VA 24012
1659 Painttown Rd • Cherokee
1084 Tsalagi Blvd/US 19 N • Cherokee
828.200.3190
828.497.9351
800.533.4146 • chocolattpress.com
Dairy Queen
Choo Choo Coffee
RAFTING OUTFITTERS
Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak
Rentals
96 Greenlee St • Bryson City
828.497.4461
828.488.4959 • choochoocoffee.com
Great Smokies Gifts
Dam
828.497.7585
Fryemont Inn
14 Big Cove Rd • Cherokee
Harrah’s Cherokee
Casino & Hotel
245 Fryemont Street • Bryson City
888.905.7238 • noc.com
800.845.4879 • fryemontinn.com
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Indian Summer Gifts
& Tube Rentals
The Sequoyah/Callaway Shop
Soco Kwik Stop
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino • Cherokee
Saunooke’s Mill
828.497.2709
828.497.9879 • cherokeesaunookemill.com
Unique Gift Outlet
The Old Mill 1886
828.497.2559 •
828.497.9500 •
cherokeesmokies.com/whatshotshop
SIGNS & BANNERS
Village Leather
AGM Sign Company
18111 Rosman Hwy • Sapphire
828.497.5918
828.966.4588 • agmsigncompany.com
SPORTS
SOUVENIRS
828.497.4545 • cherokeetubeandraft.com
VACATION RENTAL
AGENCIES
Carolina Mountain Vacations
40 Green Lee Street • Bryson City
828.488.7500
carolinamountainvacations.com
Charleston Inn & Cabins
888.285.1555 • Charlestoninn.com
Great Smokys Cabin Rentals
800.655.9771
greatsmokyscabinrentals.com
The Asheville Tourists Baseball Club Hidden Creek Cabins
30 Buchanan Place • Asheville
828.258.0428 • asheville.tourists.milb.com
THEATRES, MOVIES
Indian Summer Gifts
& Tube Rentals
Cherokee Phoenix Theatres
Hidden Creek Lane • Bryson City
Rock Creek Cabins
24 Fry Street • Bryson City
800.731.8050 • rockcreekcabins.com
91 Sequoyah Trail
Hospital Road & Hwy 19 • Cherokee
Settlers Mountain
828.497.7384 • PhoenixTheatres.com
800.476.8027
828.497.2111 • oconalufteevillage.com
TRANSPORTATION
Smoky Mountain Getaways, Inc
The Old Mill 1886
Cherokee Cabs
866.586.8058 • smokymtngetaways.net
Drama Rd • Cherokee
125 Tee Pee Drive Whittier
828.269.8621 • www.cherokeecabs.com
Unique Gift Outlet
Cherokee Helicopters
828.497.2559 •
828.497.5797 • flythesmokies.com
SPAS
129 Moonlight Drive • Sylva
828.477.4357 • moonlight-spa.com
Humanite
130 Everett Street • Bryson CIty
828.538.4180 •
compassionatestyle.blogspot.com
1 River Street • Bryson City
800.995.8558
smokymountaincabins.travel
828.349.5880, 828.421.0535
TRAVEL GUIDES
Yellow Rose Vacation Rentals
Smoky Mountain Host of NC
800.432.4678 • visitsmokies.org
Smoky Mountain Cabins
117 John Crowe Hill Drive • Cherokee
4437 Georgia Road • Franklin
SPECIALTY SHOPS
12 Younge Lane • Sylva
Eastern Band Public Transit
828.497.5296 • cherokeetransit.com
Moonlight Spa and Retreat
340 E Alarka Rd • Bryson City
VETERANS SERVICE
TUBE RENTALS
American Legion, Post 143
Cherokee Rapids
Tube & Kayak Rentals
828.788.1230 •
cherokeeamericanlegionnc.com
1526 Acquoni Rd Cherokee
WEB DESIGN
Creekside Tubing
Deep Creek Arts
87 Heather Lane • Whittier
828.488.2587 • deepcreeklodgetubing.com
828.497.2574 • deepcreekarts.com
Deep Creek Tube Center &
Campground
DNET Internet Services
Qualla Arts & Crafts
Indian Summer Gifts
and Tube Rentals
828.488.6055 • deepcreekcamping.com
828.497.3103 • quallaartsandcrafts.com
Indian Summer Gifts
and Tube Rentals
Radio Shack
828.349.3638 • sitedart.net
WEDDINGS
Smoky Mountain Blossoms & Bows
620 Casino Tr. Suite A • Whittier
828.497.2906 • cictech.net
828.497.9859
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828-497-8980 • cherokeehomecenter.net
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GEAR HEAD
INN
The ancestral homeland
of the Cherokee Indians
offers natural beauty,
family attractions,
outdoor activities and the
rich history of the
Great Smoky Mountains.
In the heart of
the Great Smokies!
www.gearheadinn.com
828-488-2398
6280 Ela Road
Whitter, North Carolina
Between Cherokee & Bryson City
TWO RIVERS LODGE
5280 Ela Road • Bryson City, North Carolina
Halfway between Bryson City and Cherokee on Hwy. 19
Central to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, National Park,
unlimited family attractions, unbelievable scenery.
Open year round with off seaon specials.
1148 Tsali Boulevard
CHEROKEE • NORTH CAROLINA
877.433.6700
www.tworiverslodgenc.com • (828) 488-2284
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN
LOG CABIN RENTALS
1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom log cabin
vacation rentals in Cherokee, NC
near the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park and Cherokee
Indian Reservation.
Located in the heart of the Great
Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee
Indian Reservation, all the Great
Smoky Mountain Log Cabins are
within minutes of the local
Cherokee NC attractions and within
an hours drive of most of the other
western NC attractions.
All our cabins have full amenities kitchens, living rooms,
full baths, color satellite TV, air conditioning and heat,
fireplaces, grills, picnic tables, and porches with rocking
chairs. Many of them also have hot tubs, some jacuzzis.
OPEN YEAR ROUND
1056 Adams Creek Road
Cherokee, North Carolina
(828) 497.6182
www.gsmcabins.com
71613
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SMOKEMONT
R I D I N G S TA B L E S
“An authorized concessioner of the National Park Service”
• Experienced Guides
• Well Trained Horses
• Ages 5 years and up
• Groups Welcome
Beautiful trails with wooded forests, mountain streams and waterfalls
located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
6.5 Miles North of Cherokee, off US 441
1 HOUR RIDE features crossing of the Oconaluftee River
2 1/2 HOUR RIDE features cascading waterfall
4 HOUR RIDE features river and waterfall views
Wagon rides for any ages, also available
Basic instruction and tips on horseback trail riding are given
before starting each ride.
Call for rates
and availability
828.497.2373
70823
Cherokee, NC 28719 • www.smokemontridingstable.com
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Leave Nothing
To Chance
Look At These Odds.
Come see the beautiful Great Smokey Mountains
change with every season. Fairfield Inn & Suites is
the ideal spot to launch any mountain adventure. With
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino located directly across the
street, you are just a short walk away from excitement.
When you stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites, you are
always guaranteed a great stay.
For Reservations
828.497.0400
CASINO DISTRICT
568 Painttown Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
Cherokee, NC
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Discover Cherokee...
CHEROKEE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
toll free
1148 Tsali Boulevard
Post Office Box 1838
Cherokee, NC 28719
877.433.6700
cherokeesmokies.com
[email protected]
Discover the Smokies

TravelGuide - Cherokee North Carolina Chamber of Commerce

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