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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mingo Falls
Mountain Farm Museum
The Museum of the Cherokee People
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Santa's Land Fun Park and Zoo
Smokemont Riding Stables
Smoky Mountain Gold and Ruby Mine
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Cherokee Rapids Tube Rental
Mandara Spa
The small town of Cherokee is located in the Oconaluftee River Valley in North Carolina, close to the southern entrance of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. You can learn about the Cherokee tribe at The Museum of the Cherokee People and the Oconaluftee Indian Village, before setting off to enjoy a wide variety of restaurants, and outdoor activities both inside and adjoining Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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