Cultural Performance & Village Admission
Experience reserved seating at Unto These Hills and a guided tour of Oconaluftee Indian Village in one package.
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Experience reserved seating at Unto These Hills and a guided tour of Oconaluftee Indian Village in one package.
Discover what we've curated for you
3 to 4 hours
Reserved seating, guided tour, admission
Enjoy a combined ticket for two of Cherokee's top cultural attractions. Benefit from reserved seating at Unto These Hills and a guided tour at Oconaluftee Indian Village, with flexibility to visit on different days.
What should I bring to the drama?
Some mountain nights are cool, so bring a light jacket or rain gear. Outside food and drink are not allowed except for medical reasons. Dogs must be certified service animals. Bring your tickets or pick them up at Will Call by the theater's entrance starting at 4PM.
Why go on if it is raining?
Unto These Hills aims to perform whenever possible to share the story of the Cherokee. If a show is canceled, rain checks are provided for use through the end of the season.
Pets, outside food and drink are not allowed except for medical reasons. Dogs must be certified service animals. Infants ages 5 and under may attend with a reserved seating ticket. Oconaluftee Indian Village tours run every 15 minutes from 9:30am to 4:30pm during the season.
All sales are final. For Unto These Hills, ticket exchanges are available for a future performance in the same season up to 24 hours before the scheduled performance. If a performance is canceled, your ticket will be converted to a rain check valid through the end of the 2025 season. For Oconaluftee Indian Village, bookings can be moved to another date within the running season if you cannot attend.
Mountainside Theatre, 688 Drama Rd, Cherokee, NC
The "Unto These Hills" outdoor drama draws overwhelmingly positive reactions from visitors who appreciate its educational value and emotional impact. Many reviewers, including those with Cherokee heritage, emphasize how much they learned about Cherokee history and the Trail of Tears. The cast consistently earns praise for their talent and authenticity, and staff members are frequently described as knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful throughout the village and theater experience. The outdoor theater setting creates a beautiful atmosphere, though it comes with practical considerations. The venue features stadium-style seating with lots of stairs, which several older visitors found challenging. General admission seating seems perfectly adequate according to multiple reviewers, and the theater is large enough that most seats offer good views. Bring cushions for comfort, and definitely pack rain gear since performances can be weather-dependent. Despite occasional weather interruptions that come with outdoor venues, the show itself remains a powerful, educational experience that many families return to year after year.
I'm SO GLAD that we were able to attend the play this year. The storyline, the acting, the staging, the amphitheatre were all FABULOUS! I definitely recommend that you attend the play. I suggest you get the general admission seats. We did, and we had better seats than most of the reserved seats. We look forward to coming back next season.
Doug Piette
August 19, 2024
I'm SO GLAD that we were able to attend the play this year. The storyline, the acting, the staging, the amphitheatre were all FABULOUS! I definitely recommend that you attend the play. I suggest you get the general admission seats. We did, and we had better seats than most of the reserved seats. We look forward to coming back next season.
Doug Piette
August 19, 2024
