Oconaluftee Visitor Center

19 reviews

+1 (828) 497-1904

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Oconaluftee Visitor Center on October 25, 2023

The Oconaluftee Visitors Center, Cherokee, NC.

1194 Newfound Gap Hwy

Cherokee, NC 28719

+1 (828) 497-1904

http://www.nps.gov

The adjacent Mountain Farm Museum contains a fascinating collection of log structures including a farmhouse, barn, smokehouse, applehouse, corn cribs and others. Demonstrations of farm life and ranger-led tours are conducted seasonally. Great Smoky Mountains Association bookstore and shop. Public restrooms and telephones. Soda and water machines. Backcountry permit station.

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5.019 reviews

Rick N.

4/2/2025

We had decided to go up to Newfound Gap to walk part of the Appalachian Trail just so we could say we did. I know cheesy touristy stuff. Oh well it was a nice cool day for it. Once we had finished...

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Melvika S.

3/25/2025

This is a great place to visit before heading out for a drive or hike through the Smoky Mountains. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Throughout the center, you'll find numerous...

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Jillian S.

2/21/2025

Convenient center for education, parking tags, rest breaks, and elk watching. We stopped here while driving through Cherokee to use the restroom and ask about the elk. The employees at the...

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Nicole C.

12/1/2023

Wonderful stop to pick up park maps, buy little souvenirs, and mingle with other visitors. The staff were very friendly and helpful with answering questions. You can stop here to purchase a...

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Theresa C.

8/5/2023

This Great Smoky Mountain National Park visitor center has a big interpretive display section with short films about the elk reintroduction and other topics. Outside, there is a trail down to the...

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