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Deep in the heart of the of the
Great Smoky Mountains is the 56,000 acre Qualla Boundary Cherokee Indian Reservation. Located near the southern entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee is within one day's drive of one-half
the country's population. |
| The Cherokee Visitor
Center, located on Main Street, provides information on area events and
attractions. Phone (800) 438-1601. There are several
museums in Cherokee that represent Cherokee history and culture. The Cherokee
Indian Cyclorama Wax Museum uses dioramas to present 300 years of Cherokee
history. For more information, call (828) 497-4521. |
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Pursuant to The Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of
1988, The Cherokee Gaming Enterprises operates two casinos and a bingo hall.
Tribal Bingo is open 7 days a week. For
current program information, call (800) 410-1254.
Teepee Village Casino is open 7 days a
week to Midnight with 100 video poker and video blackjack machines. Call
(828) 497-3352. |
The Cherokee Tribal Casino is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. The Casino
sports over 500 video poker, video blackjack, and video crap tables with progressive
jackpots up to $25,000. Call (800) 659-1115 for more information. |
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The Museum of the Cherokee Indian
| The Museum of the Cherokee Indian presents
displays of crafts, clothing, and weapons of the Cherokee tribe. Six minitheaters present
movies describing the Cherokee Nation from prehistory to the present. Call
(828) 497-3481
for more information. |
Oconaluftee Indian Village
| The Oconaluftee Indian Village gives visitors a
chance to observe Indians making baskets, pottery, canoes, arrows, and blowguns. Guided
tours are available. Call (828) 497-2315 for more information. |
Santa's Land Park and Zoo
| Santa's Land Park and Zoo is a theme park build
around Christmas. The park features rides, games, a mountain heritage section, and a zoo.
Call (828) 497-9191 for more information. |
Unto These Hills
| Unto These Hills is a two hour historical drama
about the Cherokees. The play covers the period from the arrival of de Soto in 1540
through the tragic Trail of Tears, highlighting the contributions Junaluska, Sequoyah, and
Tsali made to their people. Descendants of Cherokees who lived the story appear in
principal roles. For more information, call (828) 497-2111. |
Other Cherokee area attractions include...
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual
Cherokee Heritage Museum & Gallery
Cherokee Fun Park
Smoky Mountain Jamboree
Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
Chief Saunooke's Trading Post
Chief Saunooke's Lucky Gem Mine
Cherokee Bear Zoo
Cheif Saunooke's Bear Park
Chief Saunooke's Tubing Center
Visit the Cherokee home page at http://www.cherokee-nc.com.
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