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A publication of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1838 Cherokee, NC 28719 877.433.6700 info@cherokeesmokies.com
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Published by the Smoky Mountain Times 2014. All rights reserved Cover photo provided by AARON MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY (Above) photo provided by EBCI Destination Marketing Program
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Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual The Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual at 645 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, features artwork made by the Cherokee Indians, including pottery, bead work, baskets, wood carvings, paintings and prints, masks, pipes, finger weaving, home goods and weaponry. The attraction is open daily year round except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, June through August, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, September through May, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday year round. Admission is free.
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Culture of Cherokee
he Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is a federally recognized tribe that occupies the Qualla Boundary. The Qualla Boundary has 56,000 acres primarily in Swain and Jackson counties and smaller sections in nearby Cherokee and Graham counties. The tribe has 14,000 members. The Qualla Boundary is not a reservation, but a “land trust” supervised by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. The land is a fragment of the extensive original homeland of the Cherokee Nation. The people had to purchase their land to regain it after it was taken over by the federal government.
Oconaluftee Indian Village The Oconaluftee Indian Village features a sampling of Cherokee life during the mid- to late 1700s.Visitors will learn about the culture through reenactments, classes, dances and more. They also can meet tribal members and watch tribal members hull canoes, make pottery and baskets, and do bead work. The village is at 218 Drama Road, Cherokee, and open Monday through Saturday from early May through mid October. Gates open at 10 a.m. and the last tour begins at 4 p.m. Tours begin every 15 minutes except at noon and 3 p.m. The cost is $19 for adults, $11 for children and free for those 5 and under.  Cherokee Travel Guide
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Museum of the Cherokee Indian The Museum of the Cherokee Indian features computer-generated imagery, special effects and audio with a large artifact collection. Installed in 1998, this $3.5 million project tells the story of the Cherokee and their ancestors from 12,000 years ago through the present. The self-guided tour begins with the Story Lodge, where ancient Cherokee myths appear through computer animation. Visitors can continue through the Paleo period when mastodons were killed with spears.Through the Archaic and Woodland periods, people got into agriculture, and created trade and villages. The ceremonial activities of the Mississippian period echo throughout today’s traditions, but also brought disease, war and many cultural changes. Located at 589 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, the museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. From Memorial Day through Labor Day the museum is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. “Unto These Hills” “Unto These Hills” is an outdoor drama facility in the 2,800-seat Mountainside Theatre that allows visitors to learn about the history of the Cherokee. One of the longest running outdoor drama centers, “Unto These Hills” has entertained more than six million since 1950. Shows are nightly except Sunday from June through mid-August. The theater is located at 688 Drama Road Cherokee.Tickets are $23 for adults, $13 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased at 564 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, or by calling 866-554-4557. Pre-shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the main performance at 8. Cherokee Travel Guide
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he Great Smoky Mountains National Park is traditionally the most visited in the United States. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the 531,000-acre park in Southern Appalachian region sees nearly 10 million visitors annually; 276,343 acres of the park are in North Carolina and 244,741 acres are in Tennessee. GSMNP is one of a few national parks that does not charge an entrance fee and offers the opportunity to see black bears and elk, old growth forests, spring wildflowers, log cabins and grist mills. For Cherokee visitors, the best place to start a tour of the park is at the nearby Oconaluftee Visitor Center on U.S. Highway 441. It is open every day except Christmas. Visitor center hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. January, February and December; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in March and November, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in April, May, September and October; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. June, July and August. The visitor center museum shares stories of life in the mountains from native Americans and early European settlement time periods through the Civilian Conservation Corps and the development of the national park. The adjacent Mountain Farm Museum features a collection of log structures including a farmhouse, barn, smokehouse, apple-house, corn cribs and others. The park has 10 campgrounds with a total of 1,000 sites and gets more than 350,000 camper nights annually. Fees of $14 to $23 are charged for overnight camping and $10 to $75 for pavilions at picnic areas. There are also more than 100 backcountry sites, including shelters. More than 77,000 overnight visits per year.
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Clingmans Dome The Appalachian Mountains At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is offer some of the most the highest point in the Great Smoky panoramic views in the world, Mountains National Park. Only Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Craig in and this is clearly evident to Western North Carolina exceed its anyone who visits Cherokee. height. The peak is off U.S. Highway 441 in Another asset of Cherokee is the park. Visitors can take advantage the more than 3,000 miles of of the observation tower at the top regional trails, paths for the of Clingmans Dome, which enables non-experienced and everyday people to have a 360-degree view of the Great Smokies. hiker. If you’re wanting to It’s only a half mile walk to the top of take in an afternoon stroll the tower. On clear days, views can expand more than 100 miles. or look for something more challenging, Cherokee has Mingo Falls something for you. You don’t need any special permit to
access Mingo Falls just outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee. The waterfall is 120 feet high and one of the largest in Southern Appalachian. A moderate hike of .4 miles is required to take in the wonderful view. Take Big Cove Road off U.S. Highway 441 in Cherokee to reach the falls. At the first stop sign, turn left and drive 4.5 miles to Mingo Falls Campground. The trail begins at this point.
U.S. Highway 441
One of the best things about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is that you don’t have to get out of your car to enjoy its beauty. The highway will take you directly from Cherokee through the park and to Gatlinburg, Tenn., in less than an hour. The highway offers plenty of eventful stops along the way, including Clingmans Dome — one of the highest peaks east of the Mississippi River.
Tail of the Dragon
This road is legendary and rightfully so. With 318 curves in just 11 miles, Tail of the Dragon is a dream for motorcyclists. Located just a short drive away from Cherokee, the dragon is a must-do for motorcyclists. (Below: Vista photo provided by AARON MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY -Snowy Road provided by EBCI Destination Marketing Program)
Blue Ridge Parkway
One of the New Deal’s greatest projects happened to be the construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering more than 450 miles worth of excellent views. The parkway begins in Cherokee.
Oconaluftee Indian Village Botanical Garden
The Cherokee were renowned for utilizing Mother Nature for medicine. The plethora of native plants on display here, along with descriptions of how they were used traditionally, is luring for anyone interested gardening. The site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from May 9 to Oct. 18. The Gardens Trail within the botanical garden is open to the public for free. Cherokee Travel Guide
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Tubing in Cherokee The Oconaluftee Island Park in Cherokee is the perfect place for families seeking to enjoy the water.There is plentiful space for kids to play and for adults to relax. The island park is near the intersection of U.S. highways 441 and 19. You can access the park by any of the three footbridges.
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herokee is the ideal place for water-sport enthusiasts. The Nantahala River, Fontana Lake and the Oconaluftee River are just a few destinations for families to enjoy their spring and summer days.
FRUGAL FUN • Oconaluftee Island Park near U.S. Highways 19 and 441 in downtown Cherokee is free and a great place for picnics, fishing and playing in the shallow water of the Oconaluftee River. • At 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the summer, Cherokee storytellers present bonfire programs at Oconaluftee Island Park. Children can roast marshmallows and join in on a Cherokee Friendship Dance. • Tubing the Oconaluftee River is a fun inexpensive way to spend the dog days of summer. • There is no charge for skateboarders and mountain bike riders to visit the Cherokee Action Sports Park, which features down ramps, rails, jumping steps and a half-pipe bowl. The 13,000-square-foot park on Acquoni Road is open 8 a.m. to dusk daily. • Mingo Falls on the Qualla Indian Reservation just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee is worth the 1/4-mile hike, which is considered moderate to difficult. Visitors must walk up 150 stairs to a wooden bridge that crosses Mingo Creek. The 120-foot waterfall is one of the tallest in Southern Appalachian and is most exciting after heavy rains. There is no fee. From Oconaluftee Visitor Center, drive south toward Cherokee on U.S. Highway 441 and take the second left onto Big Cove Road. At the first stop sign, turn left and drive 4.5 miles to Mingo Falls Campground, where the trail begins.
Rafting, kayaking, canoeing There are a number of rafting outfitters to choose from in the Cherokee region. Simply take your pick. Cherokee is located about 20 miles from the Nantahala River, home of the 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships, an event that brought the world’s best white-water sportsmen to the area.
Contact the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce at 828-497-6700 or visit www.cherokeesmokies. com for more information.
Cherokee has dozens of festivals each year. For a list, visit www.cherokeesmokies.com
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Harrah’s Cherokee
arrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel continues to grow, offering more attractions to please anyone. In 2012 Harrah’s in Cherokee completed a $633 million expansion and remodeling project, including the addition of restaurants, bars and lounges. This comes after Harrah’s was granted permission by the state to bring in dealers for table games in 2012. Now Harrah’s
visitors can play roulette, blackjack and poker. About 20 percent of the casino’s players come from Charlotte, making it the second largest market. About 60 to 70 percent come from Atlanta; the casino had 3 million visitors in 2012.
Where to eat in the casino: Chefs Stage Buffet Selu Garden Cafe Lobby Cafe Winning Streaks Deli Harrah’s Cherokee Noodle Bar Johnny Rockets Dunkin’ Donuts Express Ruth’s Chris Steak House Brio Tuscan Grille Pizzeria Uno Express Cherokee Travel Guide
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY CHEROKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANTIQUES
The Old Mill 3082 US 441 North Whittier 828-497-6536 cherokeemill.com
ART GALLERY
Bearmeat’s Indian Den 4210 Wolfetown Rd Cherokee 828-497-4052 bearmeats-indian-den.com Great Smokies Fine Art Gallery 1655 Acquoni Rd Suite 3 Cherokee 828-497-5444 greatsmokiesart.com southwesterncc.edu/firearts Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd Robbinsville 828-479-3364 stecoahvalleycenter.com Will Harris Studio 1714 Big Witch Rd Cherokee 828-497-9750 willharrisstudio.com
ATTRACTIONS
Fun Factory in the Smokies 1024 Georgia Rd Franklin 866-482-2386 thefactory.bz
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd Robbinsville 828-479-3364 stecoahvalleycenter.com
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 225 Everett St, Bryson City 800-872-4681 gsmr.com
Unto These Hills 564 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 866-554-4557 cherokeehistorical.org
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel 777 Casino Trail Cherokee 800-427-7247 harrahscherokee.com
Jeep Tours with Wildwater 10345 Hwy 19 Bryson City 800-451-9972 wildwaterrafting.com/jeeptours.ph
Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours 10345 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 877-398-6222 nantahalagorgecanopytours.com
BANKING
Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 888-905-7238 noc.com Oconaluftee Indian Village 498 Drama Rd Cherokee 828-497-2315 oconalufteevillage.com
Biltmore 1 Approach Rd Asheville 866-851-4661 www.biltmore.com
Old Mill 1886 3082 US 441 North Whittier 828-497-3481 cherokeemill.com
Cherokee Bear Zoo 1204 Tsalagi Rd Cherokee 828-497-4524 cherokeezoo.com
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian Tsali Blvd & Drama Rd Cherokee 828-497-3481 cherokeemuseum.org
Cherokee Fun Park 1897 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-5877 cherokeefunparknc.com
Santa’s Land 571 Wolfetown Rd Cherokee 828-497-9191 santaslandnc.com
Cherokee Helicopters 264 Casino Trail Cherokee 828-497-5797 flythesmokies.com
Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Hwy 441 North Cherokee 828-497-6574 smgrm.com
Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals 1681 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-736-4231 cherokeerapids.com
Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft 1847 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-4545 cherokeetubeandraft.com
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First Citizens Bank 701 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-2041 firstcitizens.com Sequoyah Fund 810 Acquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-1666 sequoyahfund.com United Community Bank 3273 US Hwy 441 North Whittier 828-497-3734 ucbi.com
BED & BREAKFAST
The Chalet Inn 285 Lone Oak Dr Whittier 800-789-8024 chaletinn.com Folkestone Inn 101 Folkestone Rd Bryson City 828-488-2730 folkestoneinn.com Fontana Village Resort Hwy 29 North Fontana Dam 800-849-2258 fontanavillage.com Fryemont Inn 245 Frye St Bryson City 828-488-2159 fryemontinn.com Stay and Play in the Smokies 219 East. Palmer St Franklin 828-349-5880, 828-421-0535 stayandplayinthesmokies.com
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BIKING
Fontana Village Resort Hwy 29 North Fontana Dam 800-849-2258 fontanavillage.com Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 888-905-7238 noc.com
BOATING
Fontana Village Resort Hwy 29 North Fontana Dam 800-849-2258 fontanavillage.com
BREWERIES
Nantahala Brewing Company, Inc. 61 Depot St Bryson City 828-488-2337 nantahalabrewing.com Heinzelmannchen Brewery, Inc. 545 Mill Street Sylva 828-631-4466 yourgnometownbrewery.com
CABINS
Adventure Trails Campground PO Box 1673 - Cherokee 828-497-3651 atcampground.com Angel Cabins PO Box 2653 Bryson City 828-488-8152 angelcabins.com Appaloosa Log Cabins 4 Cooper Rd Cherokee 828-497-9658
Euchella Mtn/Lake Cabins 9698 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 828-488-8835 euchellacabins.com
Settlers Mountain 340 East Alarka Rd Bryson City 800-476-8027 settlersmountain.com
Wild Water Falling Waters Resort 10345 Hwy 19 Bryson City 800-451-9972 fallingwatersresort.com
Smoky Mountain Getaways 12 Younge Lane Sylva 828-586-8058 smokymtngetaways.net
Fontana Village Resort Hwy 29 North Fontana Dam 800-849-2258 fontanavillage.com
Stay and Play in the Smokies 219 East. Palmer St Franklin 828-349-5880, 828-421-0535 stayandplayinthesmokies.com
Frontier Motor Lodge & Cabin Rentals 55 Casino Trail Cherokee 828-497-9293
Sunset Farm Cabins 68 Vacation Drive Whittier 800-408-4889 sunsetfarmcabins.com
Great Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Rentals
1056 Adams Creek Rd Cherokee 828-497-6182 gsmrcabins.com Great Smokys Cabin Rentals 1181 Main St Bryson City 800-655-9771 greatsmokyscabinrentals.com Indian Creek Campground 1367 Bunches Creek Rd Cherokee 828-497-4361 indiancreekcampground.com Nantahala Cabins 580 Nantahala Cabins Lane Bryson City 828-488-1622 nantahalacabins.com
Watershed Cabins 162 Everett St Bryson City 888-604-3075 WatershedCabins.com Yellow Rose Realty 203 Slope St Bryson City 800-528-0760 yellowroserealty.com Yogi In-The- Smokies 317 Galamore Bridge Rd Cherokee 828-497-9151 jellystone-cherokee.com
CAMPGROUNDS
Adventure Trail Campground PO Box 1673 Cherokee 828-497-3651 atcampground.com
Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 888-905-7238 noc.com
Craigs Cabins & Cherokee Campground
Panther Creek Lodge & Cabins 3542 Wrights Creek Rd Cherokee 866-282-0884 panthercreekresort.com
Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
Craigs Cabins & Cherokee Campground
US 19/US 441S Business Cherokee 828-497-9838 cherokeesmokies.com/camp
Rivendell Cabins 536 Henderson Rd Franklin 828-349-6087 rivendellcabins.com
Flaming Arrow Campground 283 Flaming Arrow Dr Cherokee 877-497-6161 flamingarrowcampground.com
Dancing Stones Log Cabin 7 Pine Tree Dr Cherokee 888-840-6473 dancingstones.com
Rock Creek Cabins 24 Fry St Bryson City 800-731-8050 rockcreekcabins.com
Fontana Village Resort Hwy 29 North Fontana Dam 800-849-2258 fontanavillage.com
Bryson City Cabin Rentals 11 Highway 19 South Bryson City 888-483-3630 brysoncitycabinrentals.com Carolina Mountain Vacations 40 Greenlee St Bryson City 828-488-7500 carolinamountainvacations.com
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US 19/US 441S Business Cherokee 828-497-9838 cherokeesmokies.com/camp 1090 W Deep Creek Rd Bryson City 828-488-6055 deepcreekcamping.com
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ENTERTAINMENT
Hidden Creek Cabins 11 Hwy 19 Bryson City 888-333-5881 hiddencreekcabins.com
COMMUNICATIONS
MRH Productions, LLC P.O. Box 14864 Greensboro 828-275-8650 cherokeebluegrass.com
Happy Holiday RV Village 1553 Wolfetown Rd Cherokee 828-497-9204 happyholidayrv.com
Indian Creek Campground 1367 Bunches Creek Rd Cherokee 828-497-4361 indiancreekcampground.com Moonshine Creek Campground 2486 Dark Ridge Rd Sylva 828-586-6666 moonshinecreek.com River Valley Campground 2978 Big Cove Rd Cherokee 828-497-3540
cherokeesmokies.com/rvcampground Stay and Play in the Smokies 219 East. Palmer St Franklin 828-349-5880, 828-421-0535 stayandplayinthesmokies.com The Great Outdoors RV Resort 321 Thumpers Trail Franklin 828-349-0412 gorvresort.com Tumbling Waters Trout Pond 1612 Panther Creek Rd Almond 828-479-3814 tumblingwaters.com Yogi In-The- Smokies 317 Galamore Bridge Rd Cherokee 828-497-9151 jellystone-cherokee.com
CHILD CARE
Choo Choo Coffee 96 Greenlee St Bryson City 828-488-4959 choochoocoffee.com CIC Technologies, Inc 620 Casino Trail, Suite B Cherokee 800-746-3315 cictech.net
COMMUNITY
Cherokee Historical Association 564 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-2111 cherokeehistorical.org
Cherokee Preservation Foundation
71 John Crowe Hill Rd Cherokee 828-497-5550 cpfdn.org
Cherokee Reservation Cooperative Extension 876 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-554-6931
EBCI Planning & Development 810 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-1845 Sequoyah Fund 810 Acquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-1666 sequoyahfund.com
CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE Cherokee Enterprises, Inc PO Box 471 Cherokee 828-497-5617
Maney’s Clean-up Crew PO Box 564 Cherokee 828-736-8942 maneyscleanup@hotmail.com
Kid Zone Drop-In Child Care 73 Paint Town Rd Cherokee 828-497-6868 kidzonefdropin.com
Vocational Opportunities of Cherokee, Inc
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EDUCATION & CAREER TRAINING
Cherokee Church of Crist 2350 Old Mission Rd Cherokee 828-497-3334 Cherokee First Baptist 812 Tsalagi Rd – Cherokee 828-497-2761 Wrights Creek Baptist Church Wrights Creek Rd Cherokee
70 Bingo Loop Cherokee 828-497-9827 vocinc.org
Asheville Tourists 30 Buchanan Place Asheville 828-258-0428 asheville.tourists.milb.com
The Sound of Music International
PO Box 612 Whittier 800-808-0926 thesoundofmusicdiscj.tripod.com V.I.C. Cherokee PO Box 364 Helen, GA 706-878-3335 http://www.visitorsinfotv.com
EVENT PLANNING
MRH Productions, LLC P.O. Box 14864 Greensboro 828-275-8650 cherokeebluegrass.com
The Sound of Music International
PO Box 612 Whittier 800-808-0926 thesoundofmusicdiscj.tripod.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES Sequoyah Fund 810 Acquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-1666 sequoyahfund.com
Sylva Office Support, Inc 834 Cope Creek Rd, Apt 1 Sylva 828-631-1313
FISHING Cherokee Fisheries & Wildlife Management 1840 Painttown Rd Cherokee 828-497-1826
Craigs Cabins & Cherokee Campground
US 19/US 441S Business Cherokee 828-497-9838 cherokeesmokies.com/camp
Vocational Opportunities of Cherokee, Inc 70 Bingo Loop Cherokee 828-497-9827 vocinc.org
End of the Trail Horseback Riding
Workplace Solutions, LLC 8716 Hwy 74 West Whittier 828-497-9180 getworkplacesolutions.com
Indian Creek Campground 1367 Bunches Creek Rd Cherokee 828-497-4361 indiancreekcampground.com
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FISHING (cont.)
Panther Creek Lodge & Cabins 3542 Wrights Creek Rd Cherokee 866-282-0884 panthercreekresort.com River’s Edge Outfitters 1235 Seven Clans Lane Cherokee 828-497-9300 flyfishcherokee.com Tumbling Waters Trout Pond 1612 Panther Creek Rd Almond 828-479-3814 tumblingwaters.com
GUIDED TOURS: LAKE, KAYAKING, GHOST TOURS, HIKING, JEEP, HORSE, & BOATING
Within the GSMNP, Off of Hwy 441 North Cherokee 828-497-2373 smokemontridingstable.com
End of the Trail Horseback Riding 103 Guy Bark Rd Cherokee 828-497-4803 endofthetrailhorsebackridingstables.com
Wildwater Ltd Rafting 10345 Hwy 19 Bryson City 800-451-9972 wildwaterrafting.com
Paddlefish, Inc 59 Depot St Bryson City 828-488-6688 paddlefishbasecamp.com Smokemont Riding Stable
HOME IMPROVEMENT Cherokee Home Center 1623 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-8980
GAMING/CASINOS Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel 777 Casino Trail Cherokee 800-427-7247 harrahscherokee.com
GOLF COURSES
Sequoyah National Golf Club Hwy 441 North Cherokee 828-497-3000 sequoyahnational.com Smoky Mountain Country Club 1300 Conleys Creek Rd Whittier 828-497-7622 carolinamountaingolf.com
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HORSEBACK RIDING
End of the Trail Horseback Riding 103 Guy Bark Rd Cherokee 828-497-4803 endofthetrailhorsebackridingstables.com Smokemont Riding Stable Within the GSMNP, Off of Hwy 441 North Cherokee 828-497-2373 smokemontridingstable.com
HOTELS
Baymont Inn 1455 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-2102 baymontinns.com/hotel/17875 The Chalet Inn 285 Lone Oak Dr Whittier 800-789-8024 chaletinn.com Cherokee Lodge 1593 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 888-207-4929 motelsinCherokee.com Chestnut Tree Inn 37 Tsalagi Rd Cherokee 828-497-9181 magnusonhotels.com Comfort Inn on the River 44 Tsalagi Rd Cherokee 828-497-2411
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Econo Lodge US 19 & 441 North Cherokee 828-497-4575 econolodge.com Fairfield Inn & Suites 568 Painttown Rd Cherokee 828-497-0400 fairfieldinn.com Fontana Village Resort Hwy 29 North Fontana Dam 800-849-2258 fontanavillage.com Great Smokies Inn 1636 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-2020 greatsmokiesinn.com Hampton Inn 185 Tsalagi Rd/US 19 Cherokee 828-497-3115 hampton.com
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel 777 Casino Trail Cherokee 800-427-7247 harrahscherokee.com Microtel Inn & Suites 674 Casino Trail Cherokee 828-497-7800 microtelinn.com Pageant Hills Motel 739 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 800-255-5371 pageantinn.com Quality Inn of Cherokee Hwy 441 North Bypass Cherokee 828-497-4702 qualityinncherokeenc.com Rivers Edge Motel Hwy 441 North Cherokee 828-497-7995 riversedgecherokee.com Stay and Play in the Smokies 219 East. Palmer St Franklin 828-349-5880, 828-421-0535 stayandplayinthesmokies.com
INTERNET SERVICES Dnet Internet Services 208 E. Palmer St Franklin 828-349-3638 sitedart.net
JEWELERS
Indian Summer Gifts and Tube Rentals 833 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 866-317-2975 moccasinsdirect.com
LANDSCAPING
Maney’s Clean-up Crew PO Box 564 Cherokee 828-736-8942 maneyscleanup@hotmail.com
LAW OFFICES
Cannon Law, P.C. 370 North Main St Waynesville 828-456-4800 cannonlawpc.net
LOCKSMITH
Boundary Lock & Safe 90 Jacob Farris Rd Cherokee 828-497-4662
MANUFACTURER/ WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR Cherokee Bottle Water
810 Aquoni Rd, FLU, Suite 503 Cherokee 828-497-1857 cherokee-nc.com
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Moonlight Spa & Retreat 129 Moonlight Drive Sylva 828-477-4357 moonlight-spa.com
MEDICAL/DENTAL
Cataloochee Dental Group 16 Cherokee Crossing Suite 2 Whittier 828-497-4028 Westcare Health Systems 68 Hospital Lane Cherokee 828-586-7000 westcare.org
MOTELS
Cherokee Lodge 1593 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 888-207-4929 motelsinCherokee.com Chestnut Tree Inn 37 Tsalagi Rd Cherokee 828-497-9181 magnusonhotels.com Econo Lodge US 19 & 441 North Cherokee 828-497-4575 econolodge.com Fairfield Inn & Suites 568 Painttown Rd Cherokee 828-497-0400 fairfieldinn.com
Frontier Motor Lodge & Cabin Rentals 55 Casino Trail Cherokee 828-497-9293 Gear Head Inn 6280 Ela Rd Whittier 828-488-2398 gearheadinn.com Great Smokies Inn 1636 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-2020 greatsmokiesinn.com Hampton Inn 185 Tsalagi Rd/US 19 Cherokee 828-497-3115 hampton.com Microtel Inn & Suites 674 Casino Trail Cherokee 828-497-7800 microtelinn.com Newfound Lodge Motel 1192 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-2746 or 800-514-9901 mountainshops.com/newfoundlodge
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Pageant Hills Motel 739 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 800-255-5371 pageantinn.com Panther Creek Lodge & Cabins 3542 Wrights Creek Rd Cherokee 866-282-0884 panthercreekresort.com Quality Inn of Cherokee Hwy 441 North Bypass Cherokee 828-497-4702 qualityinncherokeenc.com Rivers Edge Motel Hwy 441 North Cherokee 828-497-7995 riversedgecherokee.com Stay and Play in the Smokies 219 East Palmer St Franklin 828-349-5880, 828-421-0535 stayandplayinthesmokies.com
MUSEUMS
The Old Mill 3082 US 441 North Whittier 828-497-6536 cherokeemill.com
Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft 1847 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-4545 cherokeetubeandraft.com
The What’s Hot Shop 989 Tsalagi Rd Cherokee 828-497-9500
Wildwater Ltd Rafting 10345 Hwy 19 Bryson City 800-451-9972 wildwaterrafting.com
Unique Gift Outlet 1655 Acquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-2559 cherokeesmokies.com/ uniquegiftoutlet.com
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
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Village Leather 9 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-5918 Will Harris Studio 1714 Big Witch Rd Cherokee 828-497-9750 willharrisstudio.com
NEWSPAPERS, BOOKS & MAGAZINES
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum 576 Hwy 360 Vonore, TN 423-884-6246 sequoyahmuseum.com
Smoky Mountain Times 1 River Street Bryson City 828-488-2189 thesmokymountaintimes.com
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Smoky Mountain News, LLC 34 Church St Waynesville 828-452-4251 smokymountainnews.com
Tsali Blvd & Drama Rd Cherokee 828-497-3481 cherokeemuseum.org
NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS Bearmeat’s Indian Den 4210 Wolfetown Rd Cherokee 828-497-4052 bearmeats-indian-den.com
Great Smokies Fine Art Gallery 1655 Acquoni Rd Suite 3 Cherokee 828-497-5444 greatsmokiesart.com Indian Summer Gifts and Tube Rentals 833 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 866-317-2975 moccasinsdirect.com Medicine Man Crafts 482 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-2202 Native American Craft Shop 1847 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-2202 Quall Arts & Crafts 645 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-3103
OFFICE SUPPLY
Cherokee Office Supply 1655 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-7907 cherokeeofficesupply.com
PRINTING & PUBLISHING
Chocklett Press, Inc 2922 Nicholas Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 800-533-4146 chocolattpress.com
RAFTING OUTFITTERS Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals
Re/Max Elite Realty 1296 East Main St Franklin 828-349-3600 eliterealty.northcarolina.remax.com Yellow Rose Realty 203 Slope St Bryson City 800-528-0760 yellowroserealty.com
RESORTS & COUNTRY CLUBS
Wild Water Falling Waters Resort 10345 Hwy 19 Bryson City 800-451-9972 fallingwatersresort.com Fontana Village Resort Hwy 28 North Fontana Dam 800-849-2258 fontanavillage.com Maggie Valley Club 1819 Country Club Dr Maggie Valley 828-926-4900 maggievalleyclub.com Smoky Mountain Country Club 1300 Conleys Creek Rd Whittier 828-497-7622 carolinamountaingolf.com Watershed Resort 137 West Watershed Rd Bryson City 877-784-0688 WatershedResort.com
RESTAURANTS
Country Boy BBQ 1659 PaintTown Rd Cherokee 828-200-3190
1681 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-736-4231 cherokeerapids.com
Dairy Queen 1137 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-4461
Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 888-905-7238 noc.com
Fontana Village Resort Hwy 29 North Fontana Dam 800-849-2258 fontanavillage.com
Rolling Thunder River Company 10160 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 800-408-7238 rollingthunderriverco.com
Fryemont Inn 245 Frye St Bryson City 828-488-2159 fryemontinn.com
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Indian Summer Gifts and Tube Rentals
Ice Cream Station 45 Big Cove Rd Cherokee 828-508-1735
Saunooke’s Mill 25 Big Cove Rd – Cherokee 828-497-9879 cherokeesaunookemill.com
Granny’s Kitchen 1098 Painttown Rd Cherokee 828-497-5010 grannyskitchencherokee.com
Kentucky Fried Chicken Hwy 441 and US 19 South Cherokee 828-497-9444 Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 888-905-7238 noc.com Newfound Lodge Motel 1192 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-2746 or 800-514-9901
mountainshops.com/newfoundlodge Peter’s Pancakes 1384 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-5116 Pizza Inn 920 Tsalagi Rd Cherokee 828-497-9143 Relia’s Garden Restaurant 13077 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 888-905-7238 noc.com River’s End Restaurant 13077 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 800-232-7238 noc.com Slow Joe’s Café 13077 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 800-232-7238 noc.com
SHOPPING-GENERAL
Buck & Squaw Crafts, Inc. 1084 Tsalagi Rd/US 19N Cherokee 828-497-9351 Choo Choo Coffee 96 Greenlee St Bryson City 828-488-4959 choochoocoffee.com
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel 777 Casino Trail Cherokee 800-427-7247 harrahscherokee.com
833 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 866-317-2975 moccasinsdirect.com
Unique Gift Outlet 1655 Acquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-2559 cherokeesmokies.com/ uniquegiftoutlet.com
SIGNS & BANNERS
AGM Sign Company 18111 Rosman Hwy Sapphire 828-966-4588 agmsigncompany.com
SOUVENIRS
Bearmeat’s Indian Den 4210 Wolfetown Rd Cherokee 828-497-4052 bearmeats-indian-den.com
Indian Summer Gifts and Tube Rentals 833 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 866-317-2975 moccasinsdirect.com
Oconaluftee Indian Village 498 Drama Rd Cherokee 828-497-2315 oconalufteevillage.com The Old Mill 1886 3082 US 441 North Whittier 828-497-6536 cherokeemill.com Unique Gift Outlet 1655 Acquoni Rd Cherokee 828-497-2559 cherokeesmokies.com/ uniquegiftoutlet.com
SPAS
Moonlight Spa & Retreat 129 Moonlight Drive Sylva 828-477-4357 moonlight-spa.com
SPECIALTY SHOPS
Bearmeat’s Indian Den 4210 Wolfetown Rd Cherokee 828-497-4052 bearmeats-indian-den.com
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Humanite 130 Everett St Bryson City 828-538-4180 compassionatestyle.blogspot.com
Indian Summer Gifts and Tube Rentals 833 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 866-317-2975 moccasinsdirect.com Qualla Arts & Crafts 645 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 866-497-3103 quallaartsandcrafts.com Radio Shack 620 Casino Trail, Suite A – Cherokee 828-497-2906 Soco Kwik Stop 780 Painttown Road Cherokee 828-497-2706 The Old Mill 1886 3082 US 441 North Whittier 828-497-6536 cherokeemill.com The What’s Hot Shop 989 Tsalagi road Cherokee 828-497-9500 cherokeesmokies.com/ whatshotshop Village Leather 9 Aquoni Rd – Cherokee 828-497-5918
SPORTS
The Asheville Tourists Baseball Club 30 Buchanan Place Asheville 828-258-0428 Asheville.tourists.milb.com
THEATRES, MOVIES
Cherokee Phoenix Theater 91 Sequoyah Trail Cherokee 828-269-8621 PhoenixTheatres.com
TRANSPORTATION
Cherokee Cabs 125 Tee Pee Drive Whittier 866-586-8058 smokymtngetaways.net Cherokee Helicopters 264 Casino Trail Cherokee 828-497-5797 flythesmokies.com Eastern Band Public Transit 117 John Crowe Hill Dr Cherokee 828-497-5296 cherokeetransit.com
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TRAVEL GUIDES
Great Smokys Cabin Rentals 1181 Main St Bryson City 800-655-9771 greatsmokyscabinrentals.com
Yellow Rose Vacation Rentals 203 Slope St Bryson City 800-528-0760 yellowroserealty.com
Hidden Creek Cabins 11 Hwy 19 Bryson City 888-333-5881 hiddencreekcabins.com
VETERANS SERVICE
Creekside Tubing 1881 W. Deep Creek Road Bryson City 828-488-2587
Rock Creek Cabins 24 Fry St Bryson City 800-731-8050 rockcreekcabins.com
WEB DESIGN
Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground 1090 W Deep Creek Rd Bryson City 828-488-6055 deepcreekcamping.com
Settlers Mountain 340 East Alarka Rd Bryson City 800-476-8027 settlersmountain.com
Indian Summer Gifts and Tube Rentals 833 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 866-317-2975 moccasinsdirect.com
Smoky Mountain Getaways, Inc 12 Younge lane Sylva 866-586-8058 smokymtngetaways.net
Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft 1847 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-4545 cherokeetubeandraft.com
Smoky Mountain Cabins 1 river Street Bryson City 800-995-8558 Smokymountaincabins.travel
Smoky Mountain Host of NC 4437 Georgia Rd – Franklin 800-432-4678 visitsmokies.org
TUBE RENTALS Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals 1681 Aquoni Rd Cherokee 828-736-4231 cherokeerapids.com
VACATION RENTAL AGENCIES
Carolina Mountain Vacations 40 Greenlee St Bryson City 828-488-7500 carolinamountainvacations.com
American Legion, Post 143 1526 Acquoni Rd Cherokee 828-788-1230 cherokeeamericanlegionnc.com Deep Creek Arts 87 Heather Lane Whittier 828-497-2574 deepcreekarts.com Dnet Internet Services 208 E. Palmer St Franklin 828-349-3638 sitedart.net
WEDDINGS
Smoky Mountain Blossoms & Bows 1111 Tsali Blvd - Cherokee 828-497-9859
Stay and Play in the Smokies 219 East. Palmer St Franklin 828-349-5880, 828-421-0535 stayandplayinthesmokies.com
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CHEROKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1148 Tsali Boulevard Post Office Box 1838 Cherokee, NC 28719 877.433.6700 toll free cherokeesmokies.com info@cherokeesmokies.com
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