Cherokee Historical Association
Address:
564 Tsali Blvd (HWY 441)
Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone 828-497-2111
Phone 866-554-4557
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.
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!
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Address:
13077 Hwy 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713
Local 828-488-6900
TF 800-232-7238
Fax 828-488-0301

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!
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Contact:
Ken Blankenship
Address:
Hwy 441 & Drama Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
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.
Stuff and Such
Address:
25-29 Main St
Whittier, NC 28789
Area artists and crafters, heritage and holiday exhibits, flea market.
Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians
Contact:
Tim Hall
Address:
225C Everett St
Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone 828-488-5705
Phone 828-788-0164

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.
Santa's Land Fun Park and Zoo
Contact:
Linda Torres
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. $19.99, children under 2 free.
Country Side Bowling Lanes
Country Side Lanes is the perfect spot for family friendly recreation. Remodeled in 2012, Country Side Lanes offers 22 lanes of play, an arcade and pool tables; as well as a full service snack bar with sandwiches, finger food, soft drinks and beer. And don't forget to check out our website for specials or events.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Mailing:
PO Box 1490
Bryson City, NC 28713
TF 800-872-4681
Phone 828-488-7000
Scenic rail excursions through a remote corner of North Carolina into river gorges, across valleys and through tunnels carved out of mountains. Excursions include Nantahala Gorge, Dinosaur Train, 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.