GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Oconaluftee Visitors Center Entrance, Cherokee, NC, (828) 497-1904

• Hundreds of miles of hiking trails featuring wildlife viewing hotspots, historic farm, gristmills, churches, housese and schools.

See our activities department for maps and additional information.

30 minute drive from MVC.

ELK VIEWING – CATALOOCHEE VALLEY

Side entrace to Smoky Mountain National Park. Usually can be seen at sunrise and sunset dailiy, year-round. The heard comes around to graze in open fields. Many hiking trails in the area. One of the last remaining old growth forests east of Mississippi.

Directions available with the Activites Department.

30-40 minute drive from MVC

LAKE JUNALUSKA

91 North Lakeshore Drive,  Lake Junaluska, (828) 452-2881

• 2.6 mile easy walking trail around the lake
• Beautiful landscaping, butterfly gardens, gazebos and wildlife.

5 minute drive from MVC

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

Nearest access, seven (7) miles west on Soco Road, (828) 298-0398. 

• 469 mile National Park Driving Tour
• Hundreds of miles of hiking trails
• Outstanding views of the Smoky Mountains

See Activities Department for maps and directions.

OCONALUFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE

Drama Road, Cherokee, NC, (866) 554-4557

• Live re-enactment of Cherokee Indian village life
• Craftsmen demonstrate their skill in making arrowheads, baskets, blowguns, beaded belts, ceremonial masks, dugout canoes and wood carvings
• Mile-long nature trail next to village

INDIAN VILLAGE

Intersection of Tsali Blvd. and Drama Rd., Cherokee, NC

• Open 7 days a week, year-round
• Presents 10k years of Cherokee history
• “Story Lodge” with Cherokee myths brought to life
• Gift shop with authentic Cherokee crafts

UNTO THESE HILLS CHEROKEE LIVE DRAMA

Drama Road, Cherokee, NC, (828) 554-4557, June-August, Native Cherokee storytelling and dancing.

• Fantastic drama featuring breathtaking costumes and exciting choreography
• Advance ticket purchases recommended (often sold out)
• Contact the concierge to reserve tickets

HARRAH’S CASINO

777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC, (828) 497-7777

• Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round
• Table games, vidoe gaming, vidoe poker
• Several restaurants and gift shops

CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA

1080 Ski Lodge Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, (828) 926-0285

• Opening and closing dates vary, 9 AM – 10 PM daily, winter
• Classes and private lessons available
• Restaurant/bar
• Ski rentals available

TUBE WORLD

Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, (828) 926-0285, December through February

• Tubes provided
• 1.75 hour sessions
• Week Bowl Snowplay area available for smaller children
• Reservations highly recommended