- The list below includes 120 free or cheap things to do in or near Cherokee, North Carolina, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Horseback Riding, Tubing and Historic Sites.
- From Mingo Falls to Oconaluftee Islands Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cherokee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Bryson City, Franklin and Waynesville.
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Three miles of trails winding along the Valley and Hiwassee Rivers make up the Murphy River Walk. The easy walk takes visitors through several different natural environments surrounding the historic town of Murphy.
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Goat Granny' and 'Papaw' are delighted to give tours of their working goat farm at Mabels Boer Stables. Guests can purchase goats, homegrown garden produce, hand painted ceramics, and goat's milk soap, and even sign up for a pottery class.
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Located on Dyersburg's Courthouse Square, the Confederate Monument is a carved stone monument in memorial of fallen Confederate soldiers. The monument is engraved with the names of various Civil War battles, and is one of several on the square.
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With Big Ol Fish Guiding Service, visitors can take a guided trip to nearby lakes to fish for striped bass and walleye. The boats are equipped with bait and fishing equipment, so visitors do not need to bring their own.
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Beautiful Chattooga Belle Farm within the mountains by Sumter National Park is always open to the public for sight seeing, walking, disc golf, and lunch at Belle's Bistro. Farm tours and venue availability is offered, as well as renting of nearby lake houses.
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Featuring soccer, football, and baseball fields, Frank Lorino Park has the suitable amenities for a team sports event. The location also contains an 18-hole disc golf course and a playground.
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318 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Kids love Hands On! A Child's Gallery, a children's museum that encourages touching the exhibits. Children and their parents learn about science, nature and basic life skills through interactive presentations and touchable displays. Children younger than 1 receive free admission.
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1 Historic Courthouse Sq # 4, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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The 2,000-foot Henderson Heritage Museum is devoted to the history and character of Henderson, North Carolina. The majority of the museum's holdings are connected to the Civil War, but the institution also has many more recent artifacts.
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400 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Hendersonville's Mineral & Lapidary Museum is a mecca for rockhounds throughout the United States. The museum contains thousands of mineral and gem specimens, including many that were unearthed locally. It is also known for its fossil collection.
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House Mountain State Park is a 500 acre area with hiking trails populated by woods, rocks and streams. Over 100 bird species can be seen there including hawks, warblers, ruffed grouse, pileated woodpeckers, scarlet tanagers and wild turkeys.