There is only one place to go if you are looking for world class gaming in the Smoky Mountains and that is Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in Cherokee, NC. This casino and hotel opened in November of 1997 and it has become a desination unto itself in theyears since its opening. The casino boasta hotel that contains 1,108 rooms and 107 suites. The gaming area started with only electronic games but now it also has actual dealers for some games of chance. Along with the hotel and casino, they have shopping world class dining and they bring in shows and celebrities throughout the year.
Over the years, Cherokee, NC has been trying to find ways to reinvent their town and bring in more and more visitors into their area. With the addition of Harrah’s Cherokee, they have finally gotten a lock on the tourism market and they have used the new found draw to make continued improvements to Cherokee and offer more and more to the tourists and locals alike. The casino provides jobs and is now the only gambling location in North Carolina and it boats the largest hotel in North Carolina as well. The hotel, connected to the casino, is well maintained, beautiful and has amenities that you only find in huge resort areas. Guests staying at Harrah’s Cherokee are treated to service that is beyond compare in rooms that are clean and well decorated. Also, if you are there to game, you never have to leave the casino. You simply walk to the gaming floor, and get your game on.
And speaking of gaming, Harrah’s Cherokee has games to fit every taste. State of the art video slot machines line all of the walls and most of the floor pace but their are also computerized versions of many of the game sof chance that you see in Las Vegas. As of 2012, after attaining approval from the North Carolina legislature, Harrah’s Cherokee now has traditional hand dealt Blackjack, Roulette and Craps tables. This live gaming, with live dealers, has taken Harrah’s Cherokee to the next level and brought in gamers that are looking for a more Vegas-style experience. Whether you are into video gaming or live gaming, Harrah’s Cherokee has what you are looking for and has thousands of vsiitors each year.
But, let’s face it, you can’t game 24 hours a day and you are going to get hungry – Harrah’s Cherokee has you covered on that front as well. Paula Deen’s Kitchen opening in the last few years, a Ruth Cris Steak House is also located inside the grounds of Harrah’s Cherokee, add to that an amazing buffet and lots of other culinary choices and you have more food than you can shake a steak at (pun intended). There is also shopping located all around the casino so if you have a loved one that is spending a lot of time inside the casino there is plenty for you to do without even leaving the hotel.
Harrah’s Cherokee is a world class venue tucked into the shadows of the Smokies. From gorgeous hotel rooms to world class gaming, dining and shopping – this stop on your trip tot he Smokies is more then memorable, it is unforgettable.
Harrah’s Cherokee
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC
828-497-7777