Best Advice for Visiting Cherokee North Carolina This Summer

Cherokee North Carolina has always been a popular vacation destination. People used to visit the area mostly in the fall, but now more and more people are visiting Cherokee North Carolina in the summer. The biggest reason for this change was the completion of Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel. Many tourists now flock to the area to not only enjoy the casino, but to enjoy the other activities Cherokee has to offer as well.

Best Advice for Visiting Cherokee North Carolina This Summer Tip #1: Visit Harrah's

Harrah's is almost the biggest attraction in Cherokee North Carolina, the first is of course when the colors of the leaves change in the fall. While Harrah's is a casino, it also has wonderful restaurants and gift shops. Even if you aren't into gambling, you should still consider visiting Harrah's this summer.

Best Advice for Visiting Cherokee North Carolina This Summer Tip #2: Take Your Kids to Santa's Land

Santa's Land is a dream come true for children. Santa's Land is just what you might think it would be; it's a Christmas themed amusement park. When visiting Santa's Land, you must take your children to get their photo taken with Santa and you must visit the zoo that they have, where your children will have a chance to see baby bears being fed.

Best Advice for Visiting Cherokee North Carolina This Summer Tip #3: Learn About How the Cherokee Used to Live

At the Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee North Carolina you will be able to experience the ways that the Cherokee used to live. You will see them doing beadwork, making canoes, and so much more. This really is something that you and your family should experience when visiting this summer.

Best Advice for Visiting Cherokee North Carolina This Summer Tip #4: Visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian

If you want to learn even more about the Cherokee Indians, you must visit the museum. The museum offers several different exhibits which change throughout the year. When visiting this summer, be sure to check out the exhibit on The Trail of Tears.

Best Advice for Visiting Cherokee North Carolina This Summer Tip #5: Have a Picnic by the River

The river that runs through Cherokee is gorgeous. There are so many wonderful places to setup a picnic and just relax. You can either stop by one of the local grocery stores and buy everything you need or there is a KFC located right next to the picnic area and we all know how great fried chicken is.

Best Advice for Visiting Cherokee North Carolina This Summer Tip #6: Indulge and the Heavenly Fudge Shop

Whoever named this fudge shop really got the name right. This fudge truly is heavenly. You will find just about any flavor you can think of and best of all you get 4 pounds for the price of 3. If you don't like fudge, they also have hand-dipped candies.

Best Advice for Visiting Cherokee North Carolina This Summer Tip #7: Have Dessert at Dairy Queen

I know, I know. You're sitting there thinking, 'Why on earth, would I want to make a special trip to a Dairy Queen?" Dairy Queen is located right on the river and when I say right on the river, I mean right on it. If you stepped out the window of the Dairy Queen you would fall in the river. The view is absolutely amazing. This is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. Just sit there and enjoy a wonderful dessert while starting out over the river.

Best Advice for Visiting Cherokee North Carolina This Summer Tip #8: Go Shopping

There are so many wonderful gift shops in Cherokee North Carolina. While visiting this summer, you must spend some time shopping. Whether you're looking for a simple souvenir or an Indian blanket, you will find something to remember your time in Cherokee. Before moving to the area, I used to come to Cherokee with my family and I actually still have an Indian blanket that was bought when I was probably 5 or 6 years old. Be sure to buy something that you'll love and treasure like I did.