Owned by the EBCI and managed by Harrah's Entertainment, the casino offered 24-hour video poker and gaming machines that was legal for those 18 years-of-age and older. Proposed in 1994, soon after a compact between the State of North Carolina and the EBCI to establish a casino with Class III gaming, Harrah's Cherokee Casino was opened on November 13, 1997. It is located on the site of the former Frontier Land theme park. It is owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and operated by Caesars Entertainment.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort is a casino and hotel on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina. Our non-smoking hotel has many amenities such as free hot buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, indoor heated pool & Fitness Center.

After a long day of fun and games you can retire to our hotel where all the sounds of town fade away. Our location is also perfect for those planning a visit to the new Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino. Campbell Folk School only a short drive from the property. While taking in the changing leaves visit the Fall Festival located at the John C. Visit in the Fall and enjoy an array of colors like you have never seen painted across the forest surrounding our hotel. Located just 30 minutes from the Tail of the Dragon our location is also perfect for those riding their motorcycle to town. Hiking, fishing, zip lining, horseback riding, rafting or just visiting local waterfalls makes our area perfect for those who enjoy being outdoors. Don't feel like eating out then enjoy Mama Mia's a local Italian restaurant that provides delivery services for our guests. Browse through the shops before dinner and admire the historic buildings. Our hotel is a mere two miles from downtown Murphy where you can find the best restaurants in town. Whether you are coming to raft the Nantahala or attend a business meeting we offer our guests a home away from home. Tucked away in the heart of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains our hotel has something for everyone.

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