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modal"></button> <main class="o-modal__content" id="o-modal-content"> <div class="o-modal__hero u-spacing--half"> <div class="o-modal__image"> <picture class="lazy" data-alt="The sculpture honoring Sequoyah, inventor of the Cherokee alphabet, outside the Museum of the Cherokee Indian was cut from a single sequoia tree log." data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NC-Museum-Cherokee-Indian-exterior-Sequoyah-sculpture_Gloria_1600.jpg?width=1400"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NC-Museum-Cherokee-Indian-exterior-Sequoyah-sculpture_Gloria_1600.jpg?width=1400" media="(min-width: 900px)"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NC-Museum-Cherokee-Indian-exterior-Sequoyah-sculpture_Gloria_1600.jpg?width=900" media="(min-width: 500px)"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NC-Museum-Cherokee-Indian-exterior-Sequoyah-sculpture_Gloria_1600.jpg?width=500" media="(min-width: 0px)"> </picture> </div> <div class="o-modal__meta"> <p class="o-caption u-font--xs">The sculpture honoring Sequoyah, inventor of the Cherokee alphabet, outside the Museum of the Cherokee Indian was cut from a single sequoia tree log. <span class="o-credit u-text-transform--upper u-letter-spacing--1 u-font--xxs">Photo: Gloria Wadzinski</span> </div> </div> </main> </div> </div> </div> <section class="c-content l-columns"> <div class="l-columns--lg"> <div class="o-ad u-align--center o-ad--leaderboard u-hide-after--l u-space--bottom"> <div class="o-ad o-ad--initial-leaderboard"> <div class="js-ad js-scroll-load" data-child-zone="initial-leaderboard-msmp" data-size="[[320,50],[300,50],[320,100],[300,100]]" data-size-map="[[[851,0],[]],[[0,0],[[320,50],[300,50],[320,100],[300,100]]]]"></div> </div> </div> <div class="o-rte-text u-spacing--and-half c-content__post js-fitvids js-article-body " data-inject-ads data-inject-ads-options='{ "markup": ["<div class='js-ad js-hide-elements js-visible-signed-out js-scroll-load o-ad c-ad--inline' data-child-zone='in-content-leaderboard-msmp' data-size='[\"fluid\",[300,50],[300,100],[728,90],[320,50],[320,100],[468,60],[300,250],[1,1]]' data-size-map='[[[1145,0],[\"fluid\",[728,90],[468,60],[1,1]]],[[850,0],[\"fluid\",[468,60],[1,1]]],[[0,0],[\"fluid\",[300,250],[320,100],[300,100],[320,50],[300,50],[1,1]]]]' data-hide-elements='.o-banner-ad__vertical .js-ad'></div>"], "filter": { "nextExceptions": "img, blockquote, div", "nextContainsExceptions": "img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button"} }'> <p>For hometown hospitality, Native American culture, and scenic excursions, spend time on the North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This quieter side of the park offers relaxing, natural vacations away from the crowds. When you can tear yourself away from the scenery, hit these local North Carolina attractions.</p> <h2>1. Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Cherokee</h2> <figure class="pom-image-wrap alignnone"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-lazy-load decoding="async" title="NC-Museum-Cherokee-Indian-exhibit_Gloria_680" data-src="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/nc-museum-cherokee-indian-exhibit_gloria_680.jpg?width=730" alt="Exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee, N.C." /><figcaption class="pom-caption"><span class="o-caption"> Exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee, N.C. </span><span class="o-credit">Gloria Wadzinski</span></figcaption></figure> <p>What’s the number one North Carolina attraction next to the national park? Head for this outstanding multimedia museum to learn about the Southeast’s largest Native American tribe, the Cherokee Nation, then let their soaring spirit lead you to other sites on the Cherokee Heritage Trails. Be sure to ask which restaurant is serving “Indian dinner” while you’re in Cherokee. (<a href="https://cherokeemuseum.com/">cherokeemuseum.com</a>)</p> <h2>2. Cataloochee Ranch, Maggie Valley</h2> <figure class="pom-image-wrap alignnone"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-lazy-load decoding="async" title="NC-Cataloochee-Ranch-horseback_BillRussCourtesyVisitNCdotcom_680" data-src="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/nc-cataloochee-ranch-horseback_billrusscourtesyvisitncdotcom_680.jpg?width=730" alt="Guests at Cataloochee Ranch exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park on horseback." /><figcaption class="pom-caption"><span class="o-caption"> Guests at Cataloochee Ranch exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park on horseback. </span><span class="o-credit">Photo by Bill Russ courtesy of VisitNC.com</span></figcaption></figure> <p>You can come here for a memorable stay, a family-style meal or a guided horseback ride, but the best part of any visit is listening to the daughters and grandchildren of Tom and Judy Alexander, who started the guest ranch in 1938. Its history is tied directly to that of the national park. (<a href="http://www.cataloocheeranch.com/">www.cataloocheeranch.com</a>)</p> <h2>3. Wheels Through Time, Maggie Valley</h2> <figure class="pom-image-wrap alignnone"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-lazy-load decoding="async" title="NC-Wheels-Through-Time-Museum-Motorcycles_BillRussCourtesyVisitNCdoecom_680" data-src="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/nc-wheels-through-time-museum-motorcycles_billrusscourtesyvisitncdoecom_680.jpg?width=730" alt="Motorcycles at the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, N.C." /><figcaption class="pom-caption"><span class="o-caption"> Motorcycles at the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, N.C. </span><span class="o-credit">Photo by Bill Russ courtsy of VisitNC.com</span></figcaption></figure> <p>The motorcycle bug bites here, <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/wheels-through-time-museum/">home of the world’s premier collection of rare American motorcycles</a>. The place, which has the feel of an old garage, also houses memorabilia, roadsters and other rare vehicles. (<a href="http://www.wheelsthroughtime.com/">www.wheelsthroughtime.com</a>)</p> <h2>4. Whitewater Rafting</h2> <figure class="pom-image-wrap alignnone"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-lazy-load decoding="async" title="NC-Rafting-River-with-Nantahala-Outdoor-Center_VisitNCdotCom_680" data-src="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/nc-rafting-river-with-nantahala-outdoor-center_visitncdotcom_680.jpg?width=730" alt="Rafting the Nantahala River with the Nantahala Outdoor Center." /><figcaption class="pom-caption"><span class="o-caption"> Rafting the Nantahala River with the Nantahala Outdoor Center. </span><span class="o-credit">Photo courtesy VisitNC.com</span></figcaption></figure> <p><a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/water-activities/">Paddlers have their pick of rivers and rapids</a>, from the gentlest on the Tuckasegee to the wildest on the Cheoah. The Bryson City area is a hub for it all with half a dozen outfitters leading trips on the Nantahala River. (<a href="https://www.greatsmokies.com/rafting.php">www.greatsmokies.com/rafting.php</a>)</p> <h2>5. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City</h2> <figure class="pom-image-wrap alignnone"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-lazy-load decoding="async" title="NC-Nantahala-River-Raft-and-Rail_WaterwaterAdventures_BrysonSwain_680" data-src="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/nc-nantahala-river-raft-and-rail_waterwateradventures_brysonswain_680.jpg?width=730" alt="Take a Raft-and-Rail excursion - half scenic rail excursion, half rafting trip on the Nantahala River. Photo courtesy Wildwater Adventures and Bryson…" /><figcaption class="pom-caption"><span class="o-caption"> Take a Raft-and-Rail excursion – half scenic rail excursion, half rafting trip on the Nantahala River. </span><span class="o-credit">Photo courtesy Wildwater Adventures and Bryson City / Swain County NC Chamber of Commerce</span></figcaption></figure> <p>For another take on history and scenic mountain views, try an excursion on this historic rail line. Packages combine rides with rafting and zip line excursions, wine and moonshine, and child-centric events. (<a href="http://www.gsmr.com/">www.gsmr.com</a>)</p> <h2>6. Brewery Trails: Waynesville and Sylva</h2> <figure class="pom-image-wrap alignnone"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-lazy-load decoding="async" title="NC-Bearwaters-Brewing-in-Waynesville_HaywoodTourismDevelopmentAuthority_700" data-src="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/nc-bearwaters-brewing-in-waynesville_haywoodtourismdevelopmentauthority_700.jpg?width=730" alt="Bearwaters Brewing, one of four breweries in the mountain town of Waynesville, N.C." /><figcaption class="pom-caption"><span class="o-caption">Bearwaters Brewing, one of four breweries in the mountain town of Waynesville</span><span class="o-credit">Photo courtesy of Haywood Tourism Development Authority</span></figcaption></figure> <p>Less than 20 miles apart, these small towns have <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/haywood-beer-and-spirits-trail/">seven breweries between them</a>. Mix and match to explore two of North Carolina’s classic mountain towns.</p> <p><a href="https://visitncsmokies.com/restaurant_categories/local-spirits/">visitncsmokies.com/restaurant_categories/local-spirits/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.discoverjacksonnc.com/food-drink/type/breweries/">www.discoverjacksonnc.com/food-drink/type/breweries/</a></p> <hr /> <p><strong>For more information about attractions:</strong></p> <p>Visit NC Smokies Visitors Center<br /> (800) 334-9036<br /> 1110 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751<br /> <a href="https://visitncsmokies.com/">visitncsmokies.com</a></p> <p>Bryson City Visitor Center & Swain County Heritage Museum<br /> (800) 867-9246<br /> Bryson City Courthouse, 210 Main Street, Bryson City, NC 28713<br /> <a href="https://www.greatsmokies.com/">www.greatsmokies.com</a></p> <p>North Carolina Travel and Tourism<br /> <a href="http://www.visitnc.com/">www.visitnc.com</a></p> <div></div> </div> <div style="display: flex; margin-top: 32px;"> <div 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