Things to Do with Kids in Cherokee, NC

  • TripBuzz found 125 things to do with kids in or near Cherokee, North Carolina, including 103 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Bryson City, Franklin and Sylva.
  • From Smokemont Riding Stables to End of the Trail Horseback Riding, the Cherokee area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Horseback Riding, Tubing and Amusement Parks (Kids).
  • Cherokee is the central city within the Eastern Cherokee Reservation on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The location on the reservation means that Native American culture is the biggest draw for the area, including the living history Oconaluftee Indian Village. A large casino owned by the tribe is also accessible.
  • TripBuzz found 125 things to do with kids in or near Cherokee, North Carolina, including 103 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Bryson City, Franklin and Sylva.
  • From Smokemont Riding Stables to End of the Trail Horseback Riding, the Cherokee area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Horseback Riding, Tubing and Amusement Parks (Kids).
  • Cherokee is the central city within the Eastern Cherokee Reservation on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The location on the reservation means that Native American culture is the biggest draw for the area, including the living history Oconaluftee Indian Village. A large casino owned by the tribe is also accessible.
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20.1 Miles
85% 498 votes
Mini Golf 188 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf offers two 18 hole miniature golf courses each with its own unique theme and decorations. One of the courses features a Davy Crockett theme, the other a barnyard theme.
20.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 38 John Justice Road, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Featuring 24 AMF lanes, Franklin Lanes provides both open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center offers a tiki bar with drinks, karaoke and flat-screen televisions along with a skating rink.
20.2 Miles
60% 5 votes
Farms & Ranches 5446 East Parkway, Cosby, TN 37722 MoreLess Info
Baxter's Orchard is a family-owned apple orchard that grows a wide variety of apples on the premises. Visitors can purchase apples as well as an array of products made from apples, like cider and apple butter.
20.3 Miles
97% 37 votes
Haunted Tours Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Entertaining in a scary way, Where Shadows Walk features tours of haunted houses, buildings and graveyards. Along with cemetery tours, there are also historical and special holiday outings dedicated to seeing and experiencing ghosts.
20.6 Miles
66% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 86 East Main Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Located in the Smokey Mountains, the Scottish Tartans Museum in downtown Franklin, North Carolina features displays of Highland historical dress. The museum, which was established in 1963, is also home to an expansive gift shop.
20.6 Miles
17% 6 votes
Specialty Museums 86 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The historic Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center is a museum and gift shop that was founded to study the origins and development of the tartans. The museum has artifacts including rare Scottish books, kilts, and sporrans.
20.7 Miles
96% 157 votes
Lookouts Nantahala National Forest, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Sitting 5,342 feet above Franklin, North Carolina, the Wayah Bald Lookout Tower offers unrivaled views of the surrounding land. The tower lies along the Appalachian Trail and is easily accessible from other area trails. There are outhouses and picnic tables on the tower's grounds.
20.7 Miles
96% 110 votes
Specialty Museums Phillips Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
The building that was once Franklin, North Carolina's county jail is now the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. The Museum has eight rooms crammed with gems, jewelry, mineral samples and information related to mining and gemology.
20.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 36 W Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Historical Society of Macon County, the Macon County Historical Museum is a museum filled with exhibits and artifacts displaying the history of the local area. The museum also contains genealogical records and a gift shop.
20.8 Miles
72% 326 votes
Water Parks 915 Westgate Resort Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
For year round fun in any weather, visit Wild Bear Falls Indoor Waterpark and enjoy family entertainment to the max. This 60,000 square foot, mountain-themed park features slides, rivers, splash pads and more making this an attraction for everyone to enjoy.
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