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Delve into Cherokee in United States

Cherokee in the region of North Carolina with its 2,138 residents is a city in United States - some 419 mi or ( 674 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .

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Current time in Cherokee is now 12:24 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Gainesville, Addie, Asheville, Bryson City, and Bryson Place. While being here, make sure to check out Gainesville . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Cherokee ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Cherokee, North Carolina...More than just a visit!

0:59 min by TheEBCI
Views: 35532 Rating: 5.00

We invite you to visit us in beautiful Cherokee, North Carolina... gateway to both the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Take time to enjoy the "Unto These Hills" Outdoor ..

Fugitive Survivalist

9:29 min by trapperjacksurvival
Views: 20408 Rating: 4.91

I dont follow anyones plan for survival . like a wild animal ,opertunity presents itself. and many methods can get the same job done ..


The Blue Ridge, riding through banjo country. Por el país del banjo

4:11 min by motonomad
Views: 1480 Rating: 4.00

En moto Por el sureste de los EE UU, episodio I. Desde Atlanta, Georgia, hasta Cherokee, North Carlina. ..

Indian Creek

9:37 min by Iguana Productions
Views: 926 Rating: 5.00

Vacation in the Cherokee Nation. Included are scenes of Mingo Falls, The Road to Nowhere, etc. ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Cherokee, North Carolina

Cherokee is a census-designated place (CDP) in Swain County and Jackson counties in western North Carolina, United States, within the Qualla Boundary land trust. It is located in the Oconaluftee River Valley around the intersection of U.S. Route 19 and U.S. Route 441. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 2,138. Cherokee is the headquarters for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.48 -83.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: American Indian reservations in North Carolina, Census-designated places in North Carolina, Cherokee towns, Communities of the Great Smoky Mountains, Populated places in Swain County, North Carolina, Tourism in North Carolina

Harrah's Cherokee

Harrah's Cherokee Casino is a casino located on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina. The casino is owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and operated by Caesars Entertainment Corporation. This is currently the only casino in the state of North Carolina.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.47 -83.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Swain County, North Carolina, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, Casinos in North Carolina, Cherokee tribe, Native American casinos, Visitor attractions in Swain County, North Carolina

Oconaluftee Indian Village

The Oconaluftee Indian Village is a replica of an 18th century eastern Cherokee community located in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. This "living museum" is operated by the Cherokee Historical Association. Guides take visitors through the village explaining the history and culture of the Cherokee and also demonstrate the making of such items as arrowheads, baskets, and blowguns.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.49 -83.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Cherokee tribe, Ethnographic museums in the United States, History of the Cherokee, Living museums in North Carolina, Museums in Swain County, North Carolina, Native American museums in North Carolina

Oconaluftee (Great Smoky Mountains)

Oconaluftee is the name of a river valley in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, located in the Southeastern United States. Formerly the site of a Cherokee village and Appalachian community, the valley's bottomland is now home to the main entrance to the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Oconaluftee area parallels the Oconaluftee River as its basin gradually broadens from Smokemont in the north to the southern tip of the Qualla Boundary.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.52 -83.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Appalachian culture, Communities of the Great Smoky Mountains, Grinding mills in the United States, History of the Cherokee, Industry museums in North Carolina, Mill museums in the United States, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Museums in Swain County, North Carolina, Open air museums in North Carolina, Pre-statehood history of North Carolina, Protected areas of Swain County, North Carolina

Qualla Boundary

The Qualla Boundary (or The Qualla) is the territory where the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians reside in western North Carolina.

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Located at 35.50 -83.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: American Indian reservations in North Carolina, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Cherokee tribe, Geography of North Carolina

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