Cherokee & Bryson City Tips
Sightseeing
My favorite hike in the area. It has streams and panoramic views. About seven miles there and back.
8 locals recommend
Jackson County
My favorite hike in the area. It has streams and panoramic views. About seven miles there and back.
Great Smoky Mountains
The most visited National Park in the country!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StAll Aboard for great views and a relaxing ride!
Part of the National Park, it's a fun little hike with a great view.
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
Part of the National Park, it's a fun little hike with a great view.
Right outside the park is a place to get a full overview of mountain life. Wild elk are often in the field grazing.
19 locals recommend
Mountain Farm Museum
Right outside the park is a place to get a full overview of mountain life. Wild elk are often in the field grazing.
Take a leisurely drive through the beautiful mountain landscapes.
250 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayTake a leisurely drive through the beautiful mountain landscapes.
See the highest peak in the Plott Balsam mountains. It's the 15th highest of the 40 mountains in North Carolina at over 6000 feet.
87 locals recommend
Waterrock Knob
See the highest peak in the Plott Balsam mountains. It's the 15th highest of the 40 mountains in North Carolina at over 6000 feet.
Arts & Culture
It's the largest casino in the Caesar's Entertainment brand. And where I work! Check out the spa, restaurants, and retail too. Live tables and Vegas style slots.
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrIt's the largest casino in the Caesar's Entertainment brand. And where I work! Check out the spa, restaurants, and retail too. Live tables and Vegas style slots.
Cherokee Phoenix Cinemas
91 Sequoyah TrailWatch a movie in Downtown Cherokee!
The local watering hole. A great place for locals and tourists to mingle!
94 locals recommend
Nantahala Brewing Company
5 Deep Creek RdThe local watering hole. A great place for locals and tourists to mingle!
Innovation Brewing Company
414 W Main StLocal brews and a food truck from Mad Batter.
Entertainment & Activities
The live, outdoor drama showcases a historic look on the Cherokee people.
12 locals recommend
Unto These Hills Ticket Office
564 Tsali BlvdThe live, outdoor drama showcases a historic look on the Cherokee people.
Ziplines, Kayaks, Inner Tubes, White Water Rafting and More!
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. 19Ziplines, Kayaks, Inner Tubes, White Water Rafting and More!
A great place to go when it's raining or too hot outside.
86 locals recommend
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdA great place to go when it's raining or too hot outside.
I used to work him in high school! Grab a tube and hit the river. The nearby snow cone place is the best ever.
60 locals recommend
Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
1040 W Deep Creek RdI used to work him in high school! Grab a tube and hit the river. The nearby snow cone place is the best ever.
Mingus Mill
Mingus Creek TrailCheck out a historic grist mill that uses a water-powered turbine!
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdGrab your skis or rent theirs and have a blast.
Food Scene
Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
25 Everett StGreat food and atmosphere.
Mad Batter Food & Film
617 W Main StGreat pizzas and free movies.
Soul Infusion Tea House & Bistro
628 E Main StEclectic dishes and friendly staff.
Shopping
Qualla Arts and Crafts
645 Tsali BlvdThe place to purchase a modern piece of history.
The staff have great suggestions on books and the attached cafe is really good.
12 locals recommend
City Lights Bookstore
3 E Jackson StThe staff have great suggestions on books and the attached cafe is really good.
Ingles Markets
615 Hughes Branch RdThe best local grocery store.
Everything Else
Fontana Dam
It's the tallest dam in the eastern United States!