Cherokee

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At the southern entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the town of Cherokee boasts much historical significance with a heavy dose of kitsch thrown in. Historical artifacts show that Cherokee Indians inhabited this land for centuries before European contact. In 1830, Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Act set in motion the tragedy that would become the "Trail of Tears" - the forced removal of tribes in the east to Oklahoma. Many Cherokee hid in the mountains to avoid relocation and today their descendants form the Eastern Band of the Cherokee, which occupies a reservation just outside the national park. The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has excellent exhibits, but much of the town, including the casino and several tacky souvenir shops, merely services the throngs of tourists that pass through en route to the national park. Still, the area is beautiful and offers excellent access to outdoor activities.
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    Culture
    Festivals
    History
    Museums
    National Park
    Nature

Activities

    Camping
    Canoe/Kayak
    Fishing
    Gambling
    Hike/Backpack
    Rock Climbing

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Town in Swain County, North Carolina, USA. It is the headquarters for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians.
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Cherokee Must See/Do

  1. Museum of the Cherokee Indian
  2. Nearby rock climbing
  3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  4. visit nearby Nantahala Outdoor Center

Cherokee See It Next Time

  1. The tourist-trap feel of many Cherokee sites and shops

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Cherokee Events

  • January-February: Fireworks December 31
  • May-June: Indian Summer Festival, Powwow Fair, Festival Native People, Gourd Festival
  • September-October: Indian Fall Fair, Antique Shows
  • March-April: Cruise the Smokies Run Spring, Motorcycle Rally
  • November-December: Cruise the Smokies Run Fall
  • July-August:Talking Trees Trout Derby, Fireworks, Bluegrass Festival, Fishing Tournament KOA

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