Area Attractions

The Carriage Inn's central location makes it very convenient for the whole family to enjoy various
things to do in Cherokee NC, Bryson City and the Smoky Mountains. These attractions include:

Cherokee Area

• Cherokee Indian Reservation - only 4 miles from the Carriage Inn, where you can experience the entire Cherokee native culture and heritage
• The Museum of the Cherokee Indian - an exciting educational experience
• The Living Indian Village - A special glimpse into the past of the Cherokee people
• "Unto These Hills" Drama - Famous outdoor drama illustrating the tragic, yet triumphant, story of the Cherokee people
• Harrah's Cherokee Casino - only 6 miles from the Carriage Inn, the casino features 2300 gaming machines, 3 great restaurants, and amazing night-time entertainment
• Santa's Land Family Amusement Park - only 10 miles from the Carriage Inn, Santa's Land is a great place for family fun and your child's imagination
• Cherokee Fun Park - where the whole family can enjoy go-carts, water rides, and arcade games

Bryson City

Only 5 miles west of the Carriage Inn, Bryson City is at the doorstep of the
Great Smoky Mountains, and home to the ever popular White Water Rafting

• Inspirations Singing - only 3 miles from the Carriage Inn - you can enjoy gospel singing by the Inspirations 3 times a year
• The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - only 5 miles from the Carriage Inn, the entire family can ride and enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train and experience a breathtaking tour of the mountains that lasts 4 1/2 hours all the way to the Nantahala Gorge
• Model Train Museum - Smoky Mountain Trains displays the largest Lionel collection in the Carolinas.

Just minutes away

• Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala
• Family Rafting on the Tuckaseegee River
• River Tubing on Deep Creek
• Jet Boat rides on Lake Fontana
• Trout Fishing
• Mountain Biking at the Tsali Recreation Area
• Horseback riding
• Smoky Mountain Golf Course (18 holes)
• Gem Mining

Fabulous Day Trips

• Biltmore Estate, Gardens and Winery, located in Asheville, North Carolina.
• Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Dollywood.

Scenic Wonders

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park & The Blue Ridge Parkway - Only 6 miles away from the motel, ideal for all the outdoor adventures you expect on your mountain vacation!
• Clingman's Dome - The highest peak in the National Park, only 25 miles from us
• Cade's Cove - Only 45 miles from the Carriage Inn
• Fontana Lake and Dam - We are only 35 miles from the largest of all the Appalachian lakes