Nestled in the heart of the North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains is the homeland of the Cherokee Indians, known as the Cherokee Indian Reservation. The Qualla Boundary is a place of history and culture.

Visit the beautiful land and waters of the Cherokee, a noble people with a love of nature. Share the arts and crafts that have sustained them for centuries. See how the Cherokee survived and what life was like hundreds of years ago at the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Look on in amazement as the story unfolds with the tragic, yet triumphant, "Trail of Tears" in an outdoor drama. Ancient figures and artifacts are blended with high-tech imagery to show their history at the Museum of the Cherokee Indians.

The Reservation and the surrounding area are full of fun activities and interesting sites, sure to please the young and young at heart. Immerse yourself in a unique culture and reconnect with nature.

Cherokee is also internationally renown for their trout fishing waters. Hiking, biking, rafting, picnic and camping areas are all part of the will be a great vacation.

You'll find 45 motels, 170 cabins and 25 campgrounds. From top-ranked accommodations to world-class eating establishments, Cherokee is the place to be!

Cherokee artisans fashion crafts as their ancestors did at the Oconaluftee Indian Village.