I've planned a trip mid-July - Plan on spending it in Cherokee, NC at Happy Holidays Park...Anyone spent time in this area and have any comments about the fun we'll have ??

Spent a week there about 25 years ago. Memory is A bit faded, but I do recall it was interesting place within easy drive to smokies and to Asheville and Biltmore house

Go see "Unto These Hills" an outdoor drama about the Trail of Tears. Go to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Drive up to Cades Cove. some more ideas at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g49023-Activities-Cherokee_North_Carolina.html

sdianel wrote:Go see "Unto These Hills" an outdoor drama about the Trail of Tears. Go to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Drive up to Cades Cove. some more ideas at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g49023-Activities-Cherokee_North_Carolina.htmlThanks for the info guys!

How long are you planning on being there? Not much more than a couple days worth of stuff to do in Cherokee itself unless you are a gambler or like fishing. There are things to do within a 1-2 hr drive though. If you go to cades cove, you might as well hit gatlinburg as well.

I agree with wbwood also try Pigeon Forge TN also real lot to see and do there.

Cherokee, NC - Happy Holidays Campground | Good Sam Community

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Mfar1234
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Jul 07, 2013
campkrazy wrote:
I have pics below of yogi. Good tubing in Cherokee. Check out there web page for activities. A band will be there the 13th and 20th. They have been playing there every summer for over 30 yrs. Great family fun.

thanks Karen --- look like I'll make the band on the 20th
campkrazy
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Jul 05, 2013
I have pics below of yogi. Good tubing in Cherokee. Check out there web page for activities. A band will be there the 13th and 20th. They have been playing there every summer for over 30 yrs. Great family fun.
campkrazy
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Jul 05, 2013
We have been using cherokee for a base camp for 25 years every summer. We camp at Yogie in the smoki3s. Out big cove rd. It's cooler up the mountain. It drops about 10 degrees. We drive over the smokes and spend a day in Gatlinburg, PF.. then over to Maggie valley. Drive the BRP. Go to Asheville. Happy Holiday is nice but we like more kid, family type park. We will be there from the 12th , 21st. Let me know of I could be any help.
dverstra
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Jul 01, 2013
Visit the River Arts District in Asheville. Have dinner or lunch at Moe's BBQ.
JoeH
Explorer III
Jul 01, 2013
In nearby Waynesville is a great restaurant called The Chef's Table
Bob___Ann
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Jul 01, 2013
Mfar
One evening take a short trip down to Dillsboro. There is a very old hotel there called the Jarrett House. In the hotel there is a great restaurant to eat at. They serve family style. You choose the meat or fish our want and you get a very generous portion. They bring you an endless supply of vegetables. It is a unique place to go to, great experience and great food. Enjoy.
TPUC
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Jun 30, 2013
Biltmore in Ashville is worth the drive to see.
Mfar1234
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Jun 30, 2013
crawford wrote:
I agree with wbwood also try Pigeon Forge TN also real lot to see and do there.

good info guys - appreciate it
crawford
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Jun 30, 2013
I agree with wbwood also try Pigeon Forge TN also real lot to see and do there.
wbwood
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Jun 30, 2013
How long are you planning on being there? Not much more than a couple days worth of stuff to do in Cherokee itself unless you are a gambler or like fishing. There are things to do within a 1-2 hr drive though. If you go to cades cove, you might as well hit gatlinburg as well.