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PO Box 1490 Bryson City, NC 28713 828-586-8811 or 800-872-4681
The Nantahala Gorge Excursion from Bryson City is a 4 1/2 hours, 44 miles round trip ride. The train travels to the Nantahala Gorge and returns. This magnificent trip offers highlights like the Horseshoe Curve, Fontana Lake Trestle, Tennessee River and the Nantahala River. Passengers ride in comfortable, reconditioned coaches, crown coaches, club cars, dining cars, cabooses, and open cars, which are ideal for viewing and picture taking. Special excursions and group rates are available. Photo courtesy of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Highway 19 Cherokee, NC 800-427-7247 or 828-497-7777
24-hour casino fun, featuring 2,700 video gaming machines, three great restaurants, live entertainment, a gift shop, a culturally-themed educational child care facility and all the friendly, first-class service that has made Harrah's famous. 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. A new 15-story, 252-room hotel opened in 2002. Photo courtesy of Harrah’s. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Oconaluftee Visitor Center US 441 North Cherokee, NC 828-497-1900 An outdoor collection of historic log, farm buildings that is open year-round. Walk at your leisure through the house, barn, and outbuildings including a blacksmith shop and chicken coop. Gardens and orchards feature heirloom plants. Easy walking trail by the Oconaluftee River. There are 2 festivals each year, one in June that features the role women once played on mountain farms and The Mountain Life Festival in September. Photo courtesy of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. PO Box 1599 Cherokee, NC 28719 828-497-3481
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. Open daily at 9 am except closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, and free for children under age 6. Photo courtesy of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. |
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11900 U.S. 19/74 West Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3854 Professional Gem Stone evaluation and cutting is available onsite through our gemologist, Gene Elliott. Gene has received local and national recognition for his honesty, fairness, and expert craftsmanship. Season: Mid-May through Mid-October. Photo courtesy of Nantahala Cabins. Drama Road PO Box 398 Cherokee, NC 28719 828-497-2111 or 828-497-2315
Recreated Cherokee Village of the 1750s. Regular tours by Cherokee guides present history, crafts, early homes and mountain forest demonstrations of beadwork, pottery, blowguns, and much more in a beautiful forest setting. Open from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm daily, May 15th thru October 25th. Adults $13.00; Children: (6-13) $6.00 Photo courtesy of the Cherokee Historical Association. Hwy 441 & Drama Road Cherokee NC 28719 828-497-3103
Established in 1946, it serves mainly as a cooperative mutual for 300 Cherokee craftspeople, the facility has a large display area for those interested in historical baskets, masks, pottery, fingerweaving, wood carving and more. Hours - June through August 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. September through October - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. November through May 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. No admission fee. Photo courtesy of Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual. 571 Wolftown Road Cherokee NC 28719 828-497-9191
Located 3 miles east of Cherokee on US 19. See Santa and his elves, browse through gift shops and exhibits, and visit the domestic and exotic animals in the zoo. Santa's Land also features rides, picnic facilities, and eating establishments. Open daily 9 am to 5 pm from March 31st through October 31st. $16.59, children under 2 free. Photo courtesy of Santa’s Land Theme Park and Zoo |
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22 Needmore Road Bryson City, NC 28713 888-900-9091
Our 12-passenger Jet Boats take all ages for an exhilarating and scenic ride on beautiful Lake Fontana. Along the way you will do the unique Hamilton spin, view a 50-foot waterfall and possibly a Bald Eagle or family of otters. Ask about our combination hiking trip in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Allow an hour. Photo courtesy of Smoky Mountain Jet Boats. 100 Greenlee Street, Bryson City, NC 28713
Mission: To share the spirit of model railroading with individuals of all ages. Smoky Mountain Trains is more than an ordinary museum. With its collection of 7,000 Lionel engines, cars and accessories, impressive operating layout, children's activity center, and gift/toy shop, Smoky Mountain Trains has something for everyone. Open 7 days a week, schedule varies by season. Adults $9.00; children under 12 - $5.00; children under 3 - Free. Owned and operated by the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Photo courtesy Smoky Mountain Trains.
121 Schoolhouse Road
Located just 30 minutes west of Bryson City off Highway 28, the old Stecoah School has been given new life as an arts center. Experience the arts and culture of the mountains year 'round with festivals, concerts and an Artisans Gallery. In the Gallery you'll find original artwork and fine crafts from the Stecoah Artisans Guild. An Appalachian Evening, the summer concert series offers an ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists.
Mountainside Theater / U.S. 441 North PO Box 398 Cherokee, NC 28719 866-554-4557
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. 8:30 pm daily except Sundays (pre-show entertainment begins at 7:45 pm) Mid-June through mid-August. General admission seating: Adults $16.00 - Children (6 through 13) $8.00. Reserved seating (all ages): $18.00 Photo Courtesy of Cherokee Historical Assn. The Nantahala, Oconaluftee, and Little Tennessee Rivers provide whitewater fun for all ages. The most challenging is the Nantahala River, which is dam controlled and features Class III rapids. For a list of Whitewater outfitters and other information, visit the Rafting section of this web site. Photo courtesy of the NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development. |
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