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Things to see in Cherokee (United States): 10 places and when to go
Cherokee is a town in United States, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (2), With kids (2), Wildlife (2). The best known are Oconaluftee Indian Village, Oconaluftee Baptist Church and Mountain Farm Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.4849, -83.3059
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (2) · With kids (2) · Wildlife (2) · Food and drink (2) · Hiking (2) · History (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 826 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Santa'sLand Fun Park & Zoo, at 653 m.
What to see in Cherokee
The places in and around Cherokee, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Oconaluftee Indian VillageReplica Native American settlement1.5 km
- Oconaluftee Baptist ChurchChurch building in North Carolina, United States of America7.6 km
- Mountain Farm MuseumMuseum3.1 km
- Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic AnimalsWith kids · Wildlife1.5 km
- Mandara Spa Harrah's Cherokee Casino ResortHot spring bath1.9 km
- Mountain Layers Brewing CompanyBrewery14 km
- Mountains-to-Sea TrailTrail in North Carolina4.7 km
- Nantahala Brewing Co.Brewery14 km
- Santa'sLand Fun Park & ZooWith kids · Wildlife4.3 km
- Smokemont Loop TrailHiking9.3 km
When to go to Cherokee
The best time to visit Cherokee is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:51
- FebPossible10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:52
- JunBest time14:23
- JulBest time14:11
- AugBest time13:21
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovPossible10:05
- DecPossible9:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 37. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cherokee
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 826 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Clyde5 places33 km
- Pigeon Forge33 places41 km
- Asheville, North Carolina47 places69 km
- Hiawassee11 places76 km
- Knoxville, Tennessee11 places77 km
- Hendersonville12 places83 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cherokee?
The best known: Oconaluftee Indian Village, Oconaluftee Baptist Church, Mountain Farm Museum. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cherokee?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 37.
How do you get to Cherokee?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 826 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cherokee as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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