Yogi In The Smokies (Jellystone Park)

Mingo Falls	Once at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Cherokee in the Smokies, hike or bike to 200’ Mingo Falls, one of Western North Carolina ’s best waterfalls. Follow Big Cove Road about four miles from Acquoni Road to Mingo Falls Campground area and walk the trail (about a five minute hike) to one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Smokies! Its a 200-foot high jewel. The trail may be damp, the slightly uphill climb may warrant a stop or two, but everyone says the waterfall view from the footrail bridge is definitely worth it. CAUTION: Remain on the trail and bridge.
Santa Theme Park	Exciting Rudi-Coaster ride, train ride paddle boats, zoo, ferris wheel, shops, entertainment and Santa. Grab a hand full of Rudolph's favorite food and let him eat right out of your hands Open daily 9 am -5pm from March 31st through October 31st. Weekends only through November 25th. Discount tickets available at camp store. For Information: (828) 497-9191.
Harrahs Cherokee	In November 1997, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opened its Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Located one mile from the downtown area, the 175,000 square foot facility features an expanding gaming area. You'll find a wide variety of the latest games Top entertainment is also offered at the Cherokee Pavilion. For information call 1-800-HARRAHS or visit the Harrah's web site at www.harrahs.com YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ENTER THE CASINO, CASINO RESTAURANTS, AND PAVILION.
Smokemont Riding Stables	While in the park, saddle up at Smokemont Riding Stables, US 441 north in National park. All trips begin at 9am. Rides last from one hour to all day including a 2 1/2 hour waterfall trip. Open April - October, weather permitting. Rates range frm $15 to $100. (828) 497-2373.
Tubing and White Water Rafting	Tubing and white water rafting trips June through October by Smoky Mountain Tubing. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., including weekends and holidays. Other tubing rental businsses are open on the reservation..mostly at roadside locations. Call 828-497-9773 for information.
The Cherokee Fun Park	The Cherokee Fun Park in scenic Cherokee North Carolina offers excitement enough for an entire day of action packed family fun with go-cart tracks, kiddie rides, playboat pool, miniature golf courses, waterboats, multiplayer arcade games and many other attractions. Drive to the Cherokee Fun park anytime during the summer season along 441 North at the Southern entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Call (828) 497-5877 for additional park information or specific hours of operation.
The Cherokee Indian Museum	The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is an official interpretive site for the National Park Service "Trail of Tears National Historic Trail," authorized by Congress in 1987. The Trail covers more than 2,200 miles of land and water routes in nine states. This national long-distance trail commemorates the "Trail of Tears", regarded as the most significant event in Cherokee history. Between June and December 1838, more than 15,000 Cherokees were forced to depart their homes in the southern Appalachians and walk more than a thousand miles to Indian Territory. Between 4,000 and 8,000 Cherokees died on "Nunahi-duna-dlo-hilu-i", the Trail Where They Cried. 828 497-3481 or www.cherokeemuseum.org

317 Galamore Bridge Rd.
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9151
Toll Free (877) 716-6711