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Cherokee, North Carolina: Cherokee: Tourists and Indians

Address:
US Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC
Directions:
The densest collection of gift shops, attractions, and Indians line downtown US Hwy 19, but Cherokee attractions spread along the river valleys north to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, east to Maggie Valley, and south to Whittier and Bryson City.
Admission:
Free
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Cherokee: Tourists and Indians

1950s Smokies throwback tourist town evolves, but not too much, thank goodness.

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Nearby Offbeat Places

Cherokee Bear ZooCherokee Bear Zoo, Cherokee, NC - < 1 mi.
Museum of the Cherokee PeopleMuseum of the Cherokee People, Cherokee, NC - < 1 mi.
Peter Toth Giant Indian HeadPeter Toth Giant Indian Head, Cherokee, NC - < 1 mi.
In the region:
Ruby City Museum, Franklin, NC - 20 mi.

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