things to do in Cherokee, NC

Take the wheel and explore mountain roads on your own route

Ride to Newfound Gap for mountain views and Smokies history

Taste moonshine, wine, and cider at 7 stops, plus a Moonshine History Museum visit

Roll down three water-filled tracks, from shared rides to a solo zigzag course

Rent a UTV for 3 hours and choose your own trail

Chase Smoky Mountain fall color with a local guide (Oct–mid Nov)

Ride a jet boat to see Douglas Dam on the French Broad River

See singers, dancers, and variety acts in a 2-hour show for all ages

See Argentine drumming, dance, and gaucho boleadoras in 90 minutes

Ride six ziplines for mountain views from up to 300 feet high

Meet, pet and learn about a friendly llama herd

Walk wooded Smoky Mountain trails with a llama buddy

Search for elk and hear Cherokee stories on an open-air Smokies Jeep ride

Relive Red Skelton’s classic characters, comedy, and pantomime

Explore mountain-framed waters on a stable catamaran

Enjoy grand-scale illusions, comedy, and sleight of hand in a family-friendly theater show

Choose your UTV and set out for a full day of Smoky Mountain-area exploration

Explore Cades Cove and beyond with a UTV built for cargo

Private guided UTV exploration through Smoky Mountain wilderness

Hit the road on two wheels with unlimited mileage

Celebrate the season with festive music, dance, variety acts, and a Nativity scene

Explore Cades Cove's history, wildlife, and mountain scenery in a heated Jeep

Cruise Pigeon Forge and nearby scenic roads in a street-legal 4-seat UTV

Explore Townsend roads in a UTV sized for your group