Cherokee is situated in North Carolina. It offers beautiful drives, hikes, horseback riding, amusement parks, casino and museums. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway have made the Cherokee famous. It is the perfect great home base for Smoky Mountain vacation.

The Blue Ridge Parkway begins in Cherokee makes it way through North Carolina and Virginia where it is composed of stunning, long range vistas with plenty of places to pull over for photos and to enjoy the view.

The museum tells the story of the Cherokee people and an extensive artifact collection. It is fun for the entire family and an exciting, educational event. In Oconaluftee Islands Village, Cherokee artisans and guides demonstrate and explain the history and culture of their ancestors. Oconaluftee River beautifully winds through downtown Cherokee, creating two small islands accessible by footbridges. The place is a lovely place to relax. There are plenty of benches, picnic tables, grills and covered shelters set convenience.