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During your time at Cherokee Bear Zoo you'll learn about its animals and what is involved in their care.
You'll locate it in Oconaluftee Visitor Center Great Smoky, roughly 260 miles (418 kilometers) outside of the capital of the state, Raleigh.
Of all the ingredients required for a remarkable trip, the significance of a quality hotel room should not be underestimated. With 19 possible accommodations within 2 miles (3 kilometers) of Cherokee Bear Zoo, take the time to find one that's right for you. Discerning travelers enjoy the Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee, Comfort Suites Cherokee and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino, 0.8 miles (1.3 kilometers), 0.4 miles (0.6 kilometers) and 0.6 miles (1.0 kilometer) away, respectively.
One of the largest expenses of travel is the price of accommodation. Make your vacation last a bit longer by browsing the wide range budget accommodations nearby. The Quality Inn Cherokee, 0.6 miles (1.0 kilometer) away, and the River's Edge Motel, 0.3 miles (0.5 kilometers) away, are two places to top your list.
If you sometimes get a little stressed out from being on the go, there's no reason to let it get to you. You will be rejuvenated when you spend a night at the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, just 1 mile (2 kilometers) away.
Some of us are simply not made for mornings. For those that woke feeling a bit foggy, a hot cup of joe at Heavenly Fudge Shoppe (1073 Tsalagi Road, Cherokee) is the perfect way to jump-start the day. For a meal that's a little more substantial, be sure to take your appetite to Burger King (Highway 441, Cherokee).