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The
Oconaluftee Indian Village, located on the Cherokee Indian
Reservation, is an authentic replica of an 18th
century Cherokee village and offers guided and self-guided tours to
explore the village
 with
dwellings, residents, and artisans right out of the 1750's. Visitors
can experience traditional medicine and interact with villagers as
they hull canoes, make pottery and masks, weave baskets and
beadwork, and participate in their daily activities. The Village
also hosts live reenactments, interactive demonstrations, “Hands-On
Cherokee” arts and crafts classes, Villager outfit rentals for
children, and evening storytelling performances.
Website: Oconaluftee Indian Village
Location:
Cherokee NC
Distance: 1-11/2 hours from Asheville
Address: Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
Telephone: 828-554-4557
Hours: Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. , May 1 to October 24
Allow: 2-3 hours
Fees: Adults $15, Chilren(6-13) $6
Nearby:
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park,
Unto These Hills,
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual,
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Directions: From Asheville take Interstate 40 west to exit 27 (Hwy. 74),
and travel west on Hwy. 74 to Exit 74 (the Cherokee/Great Smoky Mountains
National Park exit). Bear right on Exit 74 and proceed approximately five miles
on Hwy. 441 N to the fourth traffic light. Turn right and proceed about a half
mile to the next traffic light. Turn left onto Hwy. 441 N/Tsali Boulevard..
Proceed .6 mile to the next traffic light (intersection of Hwy. 441/Tsali
Boulevard and Drama Road). Turn onto Drama Road.
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