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North Carolina is a gorgeous state. It has just about anything you could want to see from mountains to oceans. One of the most beautiful places is Cherokee county.

Cherokee County

Three towns comprise Cherokee county. These are Murphy, Andrews and Brasstown. They are nestled down in the Great Smoky Mountains. Everything around it is green and lush. The Smokies are part of the Apalachian mountains which are thought to be some of the oldest mountains in the world. The beautiful mountains were home to the Cherokee Indian tribe before the tragic “Trail of Tears” drove most of them to Oklahoma. The few who were able to hide out were later granted land in Cherokee county.

Climate

You will be able to experience all four seasons in Cherokee county, North Carolina. There is snow in the winter and heat in the summer. The nicest part about this location though is that it is quite a temperate climate.  The sun shines a little over half the time year-round. It is said of the area that you get a little of everything but nothing lasts long enough to be annoying.

Entertainment

If you are touring in the area there are all kinds of festivals and mountain type competitions to see and experience. There are bluegrass festivals and kayak tournaments. You can go on your own or with a guide for some excellent fishing and camping. Cherokee county is also home to the Cherokee Indian Reservation with a population of about 12,500 people. You can also find the Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic Animals waiting for you to stroll through.

 



 

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Best Entertainment in Cherokee County NC

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Cherokee County in Western North Carolina is an outdoors lover paradise. This area is known for its views of mountains, forests and rivers that provides a tranquil and heavenly scenery. Cherokee County is also home to the eastern Cherokee Indian reservation that consist of about 12,500 inhabitants. If you are a lover of the great outdoors or want to explore your adventurous side, Cherokee County, North Carolina is a great place to be. Here are some of the top entertainment destinations to visit.

  • Oconuluftee Indian Village

Step out of your modern world and enter into this real-life Cherokee Indian village. Activities at the village include making canoes, pottery, masks, weaved baskets and bead work. In addition to all these fun activities you will get to interact with the villagers in live reenactment plays.

  • Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel

You can experience the outdoors inside with a touch of luxury at this “hot” entertainment destination. You can spend your day at the slots, playing poker and interactive video table games. And spend your night enjoying entertainment from top music artist like Reba McEntire and Bret Michaels.

  • Nantahala River & National Forrest

Enjoy outdoor entertainment with white water rafting in the Nantahala River, and jet boat rides, lake kayaking, river float trips and more at the Nantahala National Forrest.

  • Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic Animals

Whether you’re an animal lover or just like seeing animals, you will enjoying seeing black bears native to the Cherokee Smoky Mountains, non-native animals like the grizzly bear and tiger, and rare animals like the albino groundhog and red raccoon. You can also take part in the kid-friendly petting zoo.

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Cherokee Green Space Bond

Cherokee County is one of the few places in America where the government take special interest in the maintenance of parks and other recreational areas that are important for every town. But Cherokee is one place where not just the government takes initiatives to maintain the green cover, but here also concerned citizens who take special initiatives to make this place more welcoming and nature friendly.

One of the most powerful bonds that protect the green cover of Cherokee County is the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond. This bond was created in 2008 by the citizens of Cherokee County through an election ballot. As a part of the move to ensure a greener and healthier future, the Cherokee County officially make it mandatory to provide parks and green space for the present and future generations. The natural areas are also maintained so that nature and humans can live in perfect harmony. Sitting areas, paved walking trails, waste free greenery and camping sites are all part of the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond. The local dog owners are also allowed in the parks and recreational areas so that they can run and play with their favorite mates without getting into any trouble. The park equipment is made safe for children of all ages so that they do not get into any trouble. Fields for baseball and football are maintained as part of this bond along with a gym center, Aquatics center, skate park and other improvements are all made so that people can spend some time outside of their homes. The bond has received more than $90 million in funding from the government to make all these efforts a reality for the citizens and well as tourists to Cherokee County. It has special powers from the government which can be used to safe guard the forest properties from timber merchants and wild life poachers.

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New Visitor Center Unveiled at Cherokee County

A new History Museum and Visitors Center was unveiled on Cherokee County, GA on February 5th Saturday. The new center is located on the 100 North street, Canton, GA in the historic courthouse.  The center was hosted by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.

The center will feature the display of the Cherokees tribe that occupied this are before their removal from here. The center is located in the first floor of the Marble courthouse. The museum is open from Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The museum has become popular among school going children.

The center does a really good job or outlining the history of the area in the displays that it has. The home work done prior to setting up this museum has been a daunting task for the museum authorities who only numbered 2.

The Cherokee County was inhabited for thousands of years by the prestigious Cherokee Tribe and other native Americans bore their forced exit in 1830. The land along the Etowah River, was inhabited by Cherokees and Creeks whose profession was fishing, hunting and farming. Around the 1755 a battle between the Creeks and Cherokees was fought which was won by the Cherokee. The Creeks were forced out of the land through the Chattahoochee River. Cherokees sided with the French and British troops in various wars which reduced their numbers along with small pox and failed treaties were the reasons for further population decline. In the 1789-1833 a number of policies by the central governments were passed to force the Indians to live in a civilized manner. They began to become over dependent on farming for their livelihood. They also began to gain wealth and could afford themselves to buy slaves. These Cherokee tribes were in time forced by the federal governments to give up their lands. The discovery of gold in Northern Georgia attracted gold rushers into the county which further pushed the Cherokees away from here. Cherokees have now joined the list of Indian tribes like the Seminoles who obtain special rights from the government and enjoy special privileges.

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