4 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bust Your Butt Falls (in Highlands), Anna Ruby Falls (in Helen) and Hartford (Zipline & River Rafting & Tubing). There's still lots to do: try your luck at Casino at Harrah’s Cherokee, walk around Oconaluftee Islands Park, stop by Unique Gift Outlet, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount LeConte.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Cherokee travel route planner.

In July, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.