Quick Details
Adult
Ages 12+
$ 25
Child
Ages 6 - 11
$ 15
Come spend the day at our living history museum. Rated 3rd Best Open Air Museum in the country!
2025 Season Dates: April 22nd through November 1st
We welcome you to join us in the 18th Century to see what life was like for the Cherokee in the North Carolina mountains. Our Village is an experience unlike any other, offering an intriguing glimpse into the past.
As you enter Oconaluftee Indian Village you are swept away to the 18th century. Surrounded by lush green vegetation, your spirit is calmed by the sound of the cool mountain streams. Guided tours will take you through craft demonstrations by award-winning artists who will explain the unique Cherokee crafting techniques. You’ll have a chance to step inside historical buildings. You can also view special shows throughout the season such as “Time of War” and traditional Cherokee dancing. Sit, relax and dine at the picnic tables after you order from the concession area. Don’t forget to pick up a souvenir from the Gift Shop to remember your visit to our village.
*For questions about memberships, please contact our Communications & Development Director, Chelsey Moore, at Chelsey@cherokeeadventure.com*
Google Map
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If you are traveling from Knoxville, Tennessee (approx.2 hours): Take 1-40 east into North Carolina to exit 27 (US 74, the Great Smoky Mountains expressway). Continue west on US 74 beyond Waynesville, Sylva and Dillsboro to exit 74 which is the Cherokee exit. This will put you on Hwy.441. You will turn right at the third red light and left at the next light. Our box office will be on your right just before the next light. To get to our attractions, turn left onto Drama Road at the red light between our office and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Follow Drama Road all the way up. The road ends at our parking area.
If you are traveling from Atlanta, Georgia (approx. 3 hours): Take I-85 north to I-985. This road will change into US 23 and then US 23/Hwy. 441. After passing through the towns of Clayton, Georgia and Franklin North Carolina; you will arrive in Dillsboro where you will continue on Hwy 441 (left lane, up the hill) west towards Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway. From this road you will take exit 74, which again becomes Hwy. 441 and will lead you into Cherokee where you will turn right at the third red light and left at the next light. Our box office will be on your right, just before the next light. To get to our attractions, turn left onto Drama Road at the red light between our office and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Follow Drama Road all the way up. The road ends at our parking area.
If you are traveling from Asheville, North Carolina (approx. 1 hour): Take I-40 west to exit 27 (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway). Continue west passing by Waynesville, Sylva and Dillsboro. Take exit 74, which is Hwy 441 towards Cherokee. At the third red light take a right and at the next light take a left. Our box office will be on your right, just before the next light. To get to our attractions, turn left onto Drama Road at the red light between our office and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Follow Drama Road all the way up. The road ends at our parking area.