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THINGS TO DO IN THE SMOKIES Bring The Whole Family to the Mountains for Plenty of Wholesame Fun Pack the car, grab the kids and head for the mountains! Not only do we have a lots of great outdoor activities, we've got several fun parks, the Indian Village, the Outdoor Drama "Unto These Hills," the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and train excursions on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Wholesome fun for all ages.
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Mailing:
PO Box 1490 Bryson City, NC 28713
Train excursions through a remote corner of North Carolina into river gorges, across valleys and through tunnels carved out of mountains. Excursions include Nantahala Gorge, Day Out with Thomas, Polar Express, Mystery Theatre Dinner Train and other themed events. Your excursion includes admission to Smoky Mountains Museum, with its collection of 7,000 Lionel engines, cars and accessories, impressive operating layout and children's activity center.
Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians
Contact:
Tim Hall
Address:
225C Everett St Bryson City, NC 28713  An organization that is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the Southern Appalachians through the art of storytelling and the making of crafts. We bring the history of the Southern Appalachians to life. Cherokee Historical Association
Address:
564 Tsali Blvd (HWY 441) Cherokee, NC 28719
Oconaluftee Indian Village:
Recreated Cherokee Village of the 1750s. Regular tours by Cherokee guides present history, crafts, early homes and mountain forest demonstrations of beadwork, pottery, blowguns, and much more in a beautiful forest setting. Open mid-May through October. Unto These Hills: The Drama tells the history of the Cherokee people from about 1540 through their forced removal from this area in the late 1830's. June-August; check the website for exact dates. General admission seating. Stuff and Such
Address:
25-29 Main St Whittier, NC 28789
Phone 828-497-2393
Area artists and crafters, heritage and holiday exhibits, flea market.
Santa's Land Fun Park and Zoo
Address:
571 Wolftown Rd Cherokee, NC 28719
Located 3 miles east of Cherokee on US 19. See Santa and his elves, browse through gift shops and exhibits, and visit the domestic and exotic animals in the zoo. Santa's Land also features rides, picnic facilities, and eating establishments. Open daily 9 am to 5 pm from March 31st through October 31st. $16.59, children under 2 free.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Address:
13077 Hwy 19 W Bryson City, NC 28713  Rated "One of the Best Outfitter's on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure, NOC has been the leader in the rafting industry since 1972. NOC offers family friendly adventures rafting and paddling the Nantahala River, as well as riverside dining, lodging, shopping, mountain bike rentals, lake kayaking, wilderness medicine training and our world famous Paddling School. There's something for everyone so come see for yourself why NOC is a legend in the outdoors! Cherokee Fun Park
Contact:
Anne Herzog
Address:
1897 Tsali Blvd Cherokee, NC 28719
Plenty of family fun! Mini golf, go karts, rides and an arcade.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Contact:
Ken Blankenship
Address:
Hwy 441 & Drama Rd Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone 828-497-3481
By combining high-tech wizardry and an extensive artifact collection, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian is fun for the entire family and an exciting, educational event. Open daily at 9 am except closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, and free for children under age 6.
Fun Factory in the Smokies
Address:
1024 Georgia Rd Franklin, NC 28734
Phone 828-349-8888
Fax 828-524-8826
A 56,000-square-foot family entertainment center with 100+ arcade games, mini golf, the area’s largest go cart track, bowling, laser tag, pizza buffet, fine dining and more!
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