2 days in Cherokee Itinerary

The center of Cherokee culture in the eastern part of the country, the town named after this Native American tribe serves as a base camp for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Museum of the Cherokee Indian, try your luck at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and finally look for gifts at Unique Gift Outlet. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Rockefeller Memorial, then take a memorable drive along Newfound Gap Road, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Clingmans Dome, and finally admire the sheer force of Mingo Falls.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cherokee trip itinerary maker.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Asheville Regional Airport, McGhee Tyson Airport and Greenville Spartanburg International Airport. July in Cherokee sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel back home.