Area Attractions
 Mingo Falls |
Once at Yogi in the Smokies, hike or bike to 200’ Mingo
Falls, one of Western North Carolina ’s
best waterfalls. Follow Big Cove Road about four miles from Acquoni Road to Mingo Falls Campground area and walk the trail (about a five minute hike) to one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Smokies! Its a 200-foot high jewel. The trail may be damp, the slightly uphill climb may warrant a stop or two, but everyone says the waterfall view from the footrail bridge is definitely worth it. CAUTION: Remain on the trail and bridge. |
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 Santa Theme Park |
Exciting Rudi-Coaster ride, train ride paddle boats,
zoo, ferris wheel, shops, entertainment and Santa. Grab a hand full of Rudolph's favorite food and let him eat right out of your hands Open daily 9 am -5pm from March 31st through October 31st. Weekends only through November 25th. Discount tickets available at camp store. For Information: 828-497-9191. |
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 Harrahs Cherokee |
In November 1997, the Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians opened its Harrah's Cherokee Casino.
Located one mile from the downtown area, the
175,000 square foot facility features an expanding
gaming area. You'll find a wide variety of the latest games. Top entertainment is also offered at the Cherokee Pavilion. For information call 800-HARRAHS or visit the Harrah's web site at harrahs.com YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ENTER THE CASINO, CASINO RESTAURANTS, AND PAVILION. |
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 Smokemont Riding Stables |
While in the park, saddle up at 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. Call 828-497-2373 for information. |
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 Tubing and White Water Rafting |
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. Other tubing rental businsses are open on the reservation..mostly at roadside locations. Call 828-497-9773 for information. |
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 The Cherokee Indian Museum |
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is an official
interpretive site for the National Park Service
"Trail of Tears National Historic Trail,"
authorized by Congress in 1987. The Trail
covers more than 2,200 miles of land and water
routes in nine states. This national long-distance trail commemorates the "Trail of Tears", regarded as the most significant event in Cherokee history. Between June and December 1838, more than 15,000 Cherokees were forced to depart their homes in the southern Appalachians and walk more than a thousand miles to Indian Territory. Between 4,000 and 8,000 Cherokees died on "Nunahi-duna-dlo-hilu-i", the Trail Where They Cried. For information call 828-497-3481 or visit their website at Cherokee Museum |
