cherokee nc

Cherokee, NC: Kid Stuff

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There is much family stuff to do in Cherokee. Besides hiking, biking, golf, and minature golf, there is tubing.

And local tubing as well at the Oconaluftee Islands Park. They have life guards at this area. The bottom of the river is stone so recommend water shoes for kids.

These kids were having a wonderful time. Love this picture…

Another picture.

Then there’s panning for gold.

Or.. a game of finding all the bear statutes in town,

Fishing is available, however a permit is required. Recommend accessing this site for further information. http://www.cherokeesmokies.com OR info@cherokeesmokies.com

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Cherokee, North Carolina

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On the way to Cherokee the Waze AP placed me on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Look what was grazing along the Parkway,,,,, ELK

Aren’t they beautiful??

Better view of these 2 gals, sorry about the lighting..

Cherokee is a fun town with many shops. Stayed in this town as it was close to many sites, however, there are campgrounds, and other venues nearby.

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Retail

Nice men – bought a lamp at the flea market and discovered no knob to turn it on, guys here found the knob and didn’t even charge the 55 cents..
  • 20% off leather wallets – got some Xmas gifts
Great Place – helpful staff, wonderful prices of quality merchandise and more Xmas presents done..

After retail therapy, take a walk on the Oconaluftee River Trail..

Or if energized, a short hike to Mingo Falls, which is 3 miles off Big Cove Road.

200 steps to the top, then .1 mile walk to the Falls. Wear sneakers and stop every 25 like I did.. 🙂

The Falls – worth the hike

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