Lovely little stop on our way through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it had some really great…read morebuildings to teach us about how travelers used to cross these areas and a genuinely fascinating insight on how life was just a couple hundred years ago. Staff at the center and out by the museum were all very friendly and informative, grounds were lovely, we saw a bunch of wildlife on our way in, and there was a lovely little (1 mile or so?) hiking trail along a creek just past the old buildings.

Stopped at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on our way into the Smokies and quickly walked through…read morethe Mountain Farm Museum that is on a trail right beside the visitor center. They have a small collection of historic log buildings beside a creek, so it was very picturesque. They also have some pigs and chickens roaming the grounds. They also had a staff person on one of the porches helping to answer questions. I thought it was nicely done and handy for those just passing through.

This was a trip back in time to enjoy the tribe showing the ways of crafting, weapons making and…read morethe classic housing. With the finale being the dances of the tribe. This is well worth visiting to see the culture and the wonderful people.

Oconaluftee Indian Village is a great place to visit to learn more about the Cherokee and how they…read morelived in the 1700s. As I bought a combo ticket with Unto the Hills and wasn't given a ticket for the Village I arrived with my receipt and ticket for the show. That was scanned and allowed me in. Tours start about every 15 minutes or when a large enough group is formed. The tour is guided and we stopped at stations to learn about weaving; bead work; woodworking. Some of the stops were at dwellings and ritual sites. We saw traps for animals. They had a unique way to catch fish with the trap that was placed in the water. Some of the stops didn't have anyone working so the guide just talked about it. One guide took us on the tour and two separate guides talked with tour groups mixed together about the customs and rituals in the Council House. There was no dancing done at the dance grounds. They did talk about the different tribes.

This is a museum in progress but it was still pretty decent. I liked that they included pottery and…read moreitems from more recent times to tie in with the past. Overall I do wish they didn't cover over some of the signage with paint but it's very reading intensive. Kids probably wouldn't find this as interesting Would love more interactive parts like being able to touch beading, playing cultural songs, I loved the portion where you hear their language by syllables Really interesting and the girl at the counter was super sweet. The gift shop was kind of expensive- a sticker was $6.. overall easy parking and access.

Having visited many years ago the museum is in transition. They have taken out many items and are…read morelooking to eventually build a new facility. It was an average experience but one bit too be missed if wanting educating on the Cherokees.

Celebrated the 75th year of this outdoor musical theater event with my first visit…read more We purchased tickets ahead of time on the website, which was quite easy to navigate. Seats have plenty of space between your knees and the seat back in front of you; if your feet don't quite touch the ground they have footrests you can borrow from the ushers, a nice touch. Parking was easy to navigate and clearly marked. The preshow was jovial and included both music and a closing choreographed piece. This was worth arriving at 7:30 to enjoy. The performance itself was well done, with more dance numbers than I had expected. The occasional cannon and musket blasts kept us alert and the actor/dancers were enthusiastic and fun to watch. The history as presented was consistent with other sources we experienced this trip to Cherokee country.

Head to the Great Smoky Mountains & there you'll find "Unto These Hills". A story of the Cherokee…read morebefore the Trail of Tears up to present day. The outdoor drama is performed in a 2100 seat amphitheater. This is their 75th Anniversary season that runs from 5/31/25-8/23/25. Unfortunately we got rained out & weren't able to see the show, however we did have the Pre-Show Dinner ($20 each). Note, I recommend buying the $5 Performance Insurance since The Smokies are in a rainforest & rain is always likely...bring a poncho & blanket too. My husband saw the show many years ago & said it was amazing, I'm assuming it still is today. The scenery was gorgeous, very lush & green. There were several attendants directing cars & a greeter instructing where to get tickets. Most of the instructions given were quite unclear & confusing. All of us waiting for dinner had no instructions of what to do once we found our tables. Our meal consisted of Pulled Chicken BBQ, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, a drink & a Cookie for dessert. The dinner was not good & it was not homemade. The meal was very bland & lacked flavor. With that said, next time I'm in the beautiful Smokies I will go to see the show & hope I don't get rained out!

Had a great visit to Harrah's Cherokee Casino while staying nearby at Days Inn. The casino is neat,…read morespacious, and well organized, which made it easy to move around and enjoy the experience. The service desk was very helpful, and as a newcomer, I received a $25 table coupon, which was a nice bonus. The food court had several fast food options--quick, convenient, and satisfying between games. Roulette is my go-to, and luckily, I had a good run and even won some money, which definitely made the trip more fun. Overall, it's a solid casino experience with good service and a comfortable atmosphere. It may not have the scale or energy of Las Vegas, but it's still a great spot for a fun getaway.

When we Checked in via kiosk, it was an easy process. Our bags were quickly delivered and all was…read moregood. UNTIL our door opened and another couple had same room assigned. WHAT? Called front desk who was not the least bit concerned about the security breach and offered to have someone meet us at our new room. No mention of moving our bags or how we were to get to our new room cause the elevators are all key activated. Took 90 minutes to get settled into our new room after a manager stepped in. Room was ok, fairly clean. The food choices for a real restaurant were limited. A kiosk driven ordering area does cover all the food court places and clearly works better than the check-in kiosks. Food was pretty good. Tomorrow will be contacting the hotel to get the $50 credit I was to have received for the check in fiasco. All in all a frustrating experience and I won't be back

Service was slow for it not being busy. But the food for the most part was great! We got the…read morechicken strips and fries, onion tanglers, Mac and cheese bites, and chips with salsa and buffalo chicken dip. Biggest complaint about the food was the Buffalo chicken dip wasn't great, was hard to dip and eat.

Stopped in here for dinner on a busy Saturday night. There was a short wait but the hostess,…read moreBarrett, took our number and had us seated quickly in a cozy booth. Our waitress, Tessa, was very attentive and we ordered nachos and a burger. When our food came out Tessa noticed immediately that mine had black olives on it when I had requested none. She whisked it away quickly and brought back a non olive version. Nachos were huge for the price. Husband enjoyed his burger. Prices were definitely reasonable for the casino location. Sanitation rating is 100%!

Oconaluftee Visitor Center is a must-stop during your roadtrip through the beautiful Great Smoky…read moreMountains. There's plenty of parking, clean restrooms, an indoor museum with a gift shop, the Mountain Farm Museum, hiking trails, and a large pasture where you might have the opportunity to see elk. We had a quick stop over so we didn't get to explore too much of the area, especially because we had our dog with us and it was quite a hot day. The indoor museum was curated well and was informative on the life in the Appalachians. The gift shop was nice, well stocked, and had plenty of options. I always buy something from National Park centers as a donation. I bought a sticker, a patch, and a magnet. They also have stamps for your National Park Passports, too!

We were travelling through North Carolina on our way out to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and decided…read moreto stop at the visitor center for this area as there seems to be a lot of things going on. Having already passed through the fields where elk were grazing and causing all kinds of traffic hazards from people stopping on the side of the road to look. The visitor center is solid, and introduces travelers to all of the things available to do in the area. High focus on hiking, obviously, as the area is an outdoors wonderland. We were just there for a short time, but we got the idea and it seemed like they were doing a good job. Be aware that if you are going to park there for an extended period of time they do require you to pay for parking... if you are just there for fifteen minutes or so like we were, there is no charge.

It's 16 dollars a person. They walk you through in groups of around 20. Not really impressed. Very…read moredirty bathrooms. They had you sit on dirty benches with sand dirt bugs and mud. When your done there are benches you can sit at with huge bees everywhere. If I had to give them advice they need to clean up the place and also use a portable microphone. Terrible

Make sure you call to find out times. Came all the way from Louisiana to see this. We arrived a few…read moreminutes after 4 info said they close at 5 but they told us "sorry last tour was at 4 o'clock. Talked to someone in charge but would not let us tour.