Shelby's Guidebook
Fun for all!
Check out the Casino for bowling, good eats, and night life!
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrCheck out the Casino for bowling, good eats, and night life!
Check out Darnell Farms for fresh produce, dream whips, and hayrides!
49 locals recommend
Darnell Farms
2300 Governors Island RdCheck out Darnell Farms for fresh produce, dream whips, and hayrides!
Rafting, zip lining and more
Check out the NOC for some outdoor fun !
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Polar Express and Sight seeing
Check out the Polar Express during November and December or ride the train to see the beautiful views throughout the year.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StFood scene
The Paper Mill Lounge
553 W Main StTry out a hot waffle cone with a scoop of your favorite ice cream! Yummy!
11 locals recommend
Jack the Dipper Ice Cream
280 Asheville HwyTry out a hot waffle cone with a scoop of your favorite ice cream! Yummy!
Some of the best BBQ! My favorite is the chopped pork and brisket.
191 locals recommend
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveSome of the best BBQ! My favorite is the chopped pork and brisket.
Sightseeing
Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee ReservationTake a short hike to this beautiful waterfall!
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdBrewery
Check out this local brewery for a refreshing drink!
Innovation Brewing Company
414 W Main StBalsam Falls Brewing Co.
506 W Main StCity advice
Customs and culture
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Don’t expect to see Cherokee Natives in teepees or wearing headdress’. They live on and off the Qualla boundary (also known as the Cherokee Indian reservation) and are a very modern people. If you are interested in learning more about the culture, be sure to check out the Cherokee Indian Museum or/and The Village in Cherokee which depicts historical Cherokee. For authentic Cherokee crafts check out the museum gift shop or the Cherokee Co-op which features artwork from local Cherokee Artists. Thank you for respecting the culture and people.
What to pack
Bring a jacket!
Be sure to bring a light jacket when visiting as it can get chilly in the mountains.