26 Apr 2024
I had looked forward to visiting this place to learn about the indigenous people in the smoky mountains and drove 30 minutes from where I was staying near Gatlinburg.
First, Cherokee could be any small American town, there was nothing distinctive about it.
Second, the "museum" was one mid sized room with a few exhibits (and I mean a few) and some boards on the walls to read. The gift shop was far larger than the "museum" and contained some bits and bobs at eye watering prices. I was eyeing up a cowboy hat until I saw that it cost $1200.
So yeah, if you're interested in native americans and their culture, maybe watch a few youtube videos and save yourself the drive.