Cherokee Blog

Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, the nation's oldest Native American arts cooperative, turns 70 this year! See the masterful work of over 250 artists showcasing the finest handmade baskets, pottery, weaving, carvings, jewelry, and more. From award-winning, world-renowned artists to up-and-coming Third Generation members, the craft traditions on display go back over 11,000 years--a living legacy of Cherokee creation. 

Michael Bradley has been fishing the waters in and around Cherokee for as long as he can remember. Now 25, Michael is considered one of the best fly fishermen in the area, and is competing for a spot on the national 2016 Fly Fishing Team USA. Wondering where this champion angler thinks the best fishing is in Cherokee? Read on to find out. 

Are you ready to fish Cherokee? Find out why this winter is one of the best on record to catch your fill of rainbow, brook, brown trout, and more. People come from far and wide to fish Cherokee, which has the longest stretch of privately owned and stocked fishing waters east of the Mississippi. Wondering where to cast your line? We've got you covered. 

It takes months of planning, weeks to set up, and lights--lots of lights!--to create the Cherokee Lights and Legends event at the Cherokee Fairgrounds on display through January 2nd. The event takes place Thursday-Saturday from 6pm-9pm, and is closed December 24-26.

Cherokee is a unique place to see Mother Nature show off her colors, as it's bordered by two national parks -- the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway National Park. With vibrant colors spreading throughout the middle and lower mountain elevations, there are so many great places to take in the gorgeous view. Here are a few places in and around Cherokee with some of the very best views.