Notable additions to the local area include a new hospital, residential housing and a brand-new high school for local teens.įrom video poker to 150,000 sq ft of casino floor spaceĪt the time of the Cherokee Casino Resort’s arrival to North Carolina, the state was the only one in the United States not to have a lottery game. Operated by global casino and entertainment giants Caesars Entertainment, Cherokee is actually owned physically by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, who have used many of the revenues from the casino resort to improve the infrastructure in and around the Qualla Boundary. Open since 1997, the Cherokee has become a leading gambling hub for the state since opening with only video poker for their guests to play some 20 years ago. Take 441 North to Cherokee for about 4 milesSet on the Qualla Boundary of Cherokee is the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, one of only two casinos in North Carolina. Take 85 North to 985 until you run into 441 NorthĪt Dillsboro take 74 West and follow signs to Cherokee (Exit 74) Turn left into the Harrah’s Cherokee hotel entrance and pull up to the front of the hotel. Go straight through the light on US 19 North and proceed about 100 yards. Turn left and follow the signs for self-park or valet if you choose. Take 441 South over the Great Smoky Mountains Parkįollow Hwy 19 North approximately 4 miles to Harrah’s Cherokee. Take 40 East, then take Exit 407 to Hwy 66 Take I40 West to Exit #27 – US 19/74 West Take I26 – Exit #70 towards Asheville/Columbia Turn right onto US 19 North and proceed about 100 yards. Go straight through the traffic light and follow the signs for self-park or valet if you choose. Photography Driving Directionsįrom Asheville, Greensboro, Raleigh, Winston-Salemįollow 74 West approximately 27 miles (do not take Exit 103 to Maggie Valley & Cherokee – stay on US 74 to Exit 74)

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