Guidebook for Whittier
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It's a gas station/convenience store just a mile or 2 from the house and sells basic, miscellaneous items.
Jenkins Grocery
2054 Bird Town RoadIt's a gas station/convenience store just a mile or 2 from the house and sells basic, miscellaneous items.
The casino is a great place to visit even if you don't gamble. It has lots of restaurants, shops, and great, local Native American artwork.
330 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrThe casino is a great place to visit even if you don't gamble. It has lots of restaurants, shops, and great, local Native American artwork.
It's a nice place to have a picnic or wade in the cold, cold water during the summer.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Isla Oconaluftee
U.S. 441It's a nice place to have a picnic or wade in the cold, cold water during the summer.
It offers a neat historical perspective of 18th century Cherokee culture and community.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aldea India Oconaluftee
218 Drama RdIt offers a neat historical perspective of 18th century Cherokee culture and community.
Lovely setting, lots of old buildings, incl. a log cabin, built in the 19th century, and livestock not suffering in factory farms. Walking trail partners with the River to provide splendid views.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mountain Farm Museum
Lovely setting, lots of old buildings, incl. a log cabin, built in the 19th century, and livestock not suffering in factory farms. Walking trail partners with the River to provide splendid views.
A gorgeous setting and a tubing paradise. Would not go in that frigid water unless it's summer, though!
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deep Creek Trail Trailhead
West Deep Creek RoadA gorgeous setting and a tubing paradise. Would not go in that frigid water unless it's summer, though!
A very modern approach to offering the visitor an overview of Cherokee history, artwork, and culture.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdA very modern approach to offering the visitor an overview of Cherokee history, artwork, and culture.
Food Scene
The folks are friendly and the well-prepared food is reasonably priced.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Everett Street Diner
126 Everett StThe folks are friendly and the well-prepared food is reasonably priced.
This is where the locals eat. Ask for a table that overlooks the river.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peter's Pancakes & Waffles
1384 Tsali BlvdThis is where the locals eat. Ask for a table that overlooks the river.
It's an all-you-can eat buffet that's immensely popular. Don't expect gourmet, but it is a great place to enjoy decent food at a decent price. Newly remodeled, it showcases a lot of local art.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Granny's Kitchen
1098 Paint Town RdIt's an all-you-can eat buffet that's immensely popular. Don't expect gourmet, but it is a great place to enjoy decent food at a decent price. Newly remodeled, it showcases a lot of local art.
Shopping
They sell a lot of locally made crafts, artwork, bead work, carvings (including masks), and baskets. The people are friendly and there's usually a cat or two on the premises.
Medicine Man Craft Shop
U.S. 441They sell a lot of locally made crafts, artwork, bead work, carvings (including masks), and baskets. The people are friendly and there's usually a cat or two on the premises.
Beautiful views of the Nantahala River. This is a rafter's haven and you can sit outside at one of their restaurants to watch the rafters come in.
446 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Beautiful views of the Nantahala River. This is a rafter's haven and you can sit outside at one of their restaurants to watch the rafters come in.