Smoky Mountain Casino near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

The Smoky Mountains have so much to offer in mountain vacation rentals, beautiful scenery, fun-filled activities for the entire family, and historical landmarks from Tennessee to North Carolina.  If you get a chance while staying in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, take a drive over to Cherokee for a day or night with the family to visit their Harrah's casino & entertainment pavilion. 

Set in the beautiful homeland of the Cherokee Indians, Harrah's Cherokee  Casino offers luxury and beauty both inside and out.  Action-packed gaming includes slots, video poker, the PokerPro poker room, and interactive video technology table games. Enjoy live entertainment at the Cherokee Pavilion, and culinary delights at the choice of restaurants.

The Cherokee Entertainment Lounge features a vibrant atmosphere with a full service bar and unforgettable regional entertainment that will offer even more excitement on your next trip to Harrah's Cherokee!Live DJ on Friday nights! 10pm-2am

LIVE Local Bands - Friday & Saturday nights!

New Restaurant Offered! Harrah's Cherokee welcomes Paula Deen's Kitchen, the first restaurant to be unveiled as part of a more than $630 million expansion.

The "Queen of Southern Cuisine" will launch a full-service, 404-seat restaurant featuring an á la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner, and will be reminiscent of the décor and ambiance of Paula Deen's home and kitchen in Savannah.

At the entrance to the restaurant shop in the unique 1,800-square-foot Paula Deen retail shop that offers her popular cookbooks, spices and food items, cookware, logo wear and gifts.

Enjoy Paula Deen's special style of cooking and Southern hospitality, a perfect fit with our guests here in the Great Smoky Mountains!

And as Paula Deen herself said, "I couldn't think of a better mix: Southern food and casinos. It has all the ingredients for a good time."
The Cherokee Indian Reservation blends natural beauty, rich Indian culture, and exciting family attractions into an ideal vacation destination.

Located in the westernmost region of North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park shapes our northern boundary, and the North Carolina entrance to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway is only a mile away. Visitors to the area enjoy year-round activities like hiking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, and some of the best trout fishing in America.
Stay in Gatlinburg & enjoy everything the Smokies has to offer. Drive to Cherokee for a day or night full of entertainment including music, gaming, & fine dining!