Calendar Highlights
Kansas at Harrah's Cherokee, Saturday, May 12. More info.
Restless Heart & Little Texas- Friday, May 18. Smoky Mtn Center for Performing Arts, Franklin.
12 Hours of Tsali - Saturday, May 19. Solo and team mountain bike endurance races. More info
Bluegrass Celebration - Saturday, May 19 at Stecoah Valley Center. More info
More info on all events.
Fly Fishing
Tournaments
With 30 miles of well-stocked freestone trout streams, Cherokee is a fisherman's paradise. Our catch and release trophy waters were the site of the 2011 U.S. National Fly Fishing Championship. This year, we're hosting 8 tournaments, including — Meet Me in the Smokies Fly Fishing Tournament, with $10,000 in prizes - May 18 - 20.
Cherokee's
Cultural Attractions
To experience the Cherokee Indians' rich history, don't miss these signature Native American attractions —
'Unto These Hills' Outdoor Drama
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual
Harrah's Casino
More than just gaming, Harrah's Cherokee Casino is a 21-story luxury hotel, 15,000 square foot conference center, fine restaurants and headliner entertainment. More info.
Shopping
With many shops offering genuine native American art and crafts, Cherokee offers a unique shopping experience. More info.
National Park
Visitor Center
Don't miss the new Visitors Center at the Cherokee entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A new museum focuses on the Smokies rich cultural history, from the Cherokee 'early people' to the European Settlers to the creation of the National Park. More info.