Cherokee: Parks & Recreation
5 parks and recreation sites are documented near Cherokee.
- 24.3 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs North Carolina 4.6/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 24.3 per 10K residents.
Facilities (2)
CHEROKEE / GREAT SMOKIES KOA
NOT AVAILABLE
Nearby Nps (3)
Recreation Areas (5)
Moss Knob Shooting Range
BALSAM LAKE LODGE
Panthertown Valley TR474
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 451.2)
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 1
Sports & Activities
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | LISTON B. RAMSEY REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 1.7 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Fine Art Museum
American Museum of the House Cat
Scottish Tartans Museum
Macon County Historical Museum
Santa'sLand Fun Park & Zoo
Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic Animals
Cherokee Bear Zoo
Highlands Nature Center
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
Mountain Farm Museum
Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage Museum
Appalachian Rivers Aquarium
Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians
Attractions (15)
Fine Art Museum
American Museum of the House Cat
Scottish Tartans Museum
Macon County Historical Museum
Santa'sLand Fun Park & Zoo
Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic Animals
Cherokee Bear Zoo
Highlands Nature Center
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
Mountain Farm Museum
Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage Museum
Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians
Appalachian Rivers Aquarium
Dining & Beverages
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Sources: OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 57.60 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 56.80 |
| Climate · Station Name | CULLOWHEE |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 2.3 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 2,309 |
| Elevation · Meters | 704 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (2)
Quin Theater
Quin Theater
Nearby Campgrounds (3)
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 132 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 4,857 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | None nearby |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Eastern Cherokee |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 15.8 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf query — no results in range · HIFLD Indian Reservations