- Our list of the best things to do in Cherokee, North Carolina, features the top 160 nearby activities — including 86 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Cherokee, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Cherokee, NC , followed by 137 popular activities in nearby cities, including Gatlinburg, Bryson City, Franklin, Waynesville, Sylva, Maggie Valley, Hartford, Pigeon Forge, Cosby, Sevierville and Townsend
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16.4 Miles
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5315 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734
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Gem and mineral enthusiasts flock to the Mason Mountain Mine & Cowee Gift Shop in Franklin, North Carolina. This family-owned business is popular with children and adults. Visitors may pan for gems at the mine site or purchase polished stones at the gift shop. Refreshments are also available.
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The Sheffield Mine in Franklin, North Carolina is a seasonal mine that invites guests to 'come play in the dirt.' It is famous for its 'honkers' - huge stones often unearthed by customers. The Mine is not open in wintertime.
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Featuring a guide familiar with the region's waterways, Western NC Fly Fishing Guide takes visitors to fishing destinations like Nantahala River and Tuckaseegee River. The guide provides all the fishing equipment, from rods to flies.
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Music and dancing go hand in hand at the Stompin' Ground in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Live musical acts include bluegrass and country singers. Square dancing and line dancing are also popular here.
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North Carolina contains an abundance of gemstones and valuable minerals, and Rose Creek Mine lets customers share in the excitement of unearthing something new and precious. Adults and children are welcome to search for amethyst, rubies, sapphires, citrine, topaz, quartz and garnets.
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Located along the shores of the Little Tennessee River, Great Smokey Mountain Fish Camp and Safaris offers family-friendly fun and recreation. From April through November, visitors to the site can enjoy camping, tubing, kayaking, and fishing.
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Located in the gemstone capital of the United States, the Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine specializes in mining and cutting amethyst, quartz, citrine, emeralds and sapphires. Admission is free, and customers who wish to pan for gems pay a small per-bucket fee.
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Equestrian tour company Queen's Farm Stables is located in Waynesville, North Carolina. All excursions are guided by seasoned staff members who are also expert riders. Each trip includes plenty of time for photography.
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Clients at Balsam Spa in Waynesville, North Carolina enjoy head-to-toe indulgence. The spa's menu of services includes massage, facials, total body waxing, manicures, pedicures and makeup application for formal events.
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142 Country Club Dr., Waynesville, NC 28786
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Segway Tours of Waynesville guides segway riders around the town of Waynesville where they can learn of its rich history and take in the scenic views. They have instructors so no prior segway riding experience is necessary.