RIVERS EDGE MOTEL, Cherokee

Rivers Edge Motel has 21 air-conditioned rooms accessible via exterior corridors. Rooms feature cable TV and phones with free local calls. Accommodations include coffee/tea makers, refrigerators, and hair dryers. Bathrooms feature tub-shower combinations and complimentary toiletries. Room types include King Rooms, Double Rooms with two queen beds, and a Privacy Suite with a king and double bed separated by a dividing wall, with a French balcony.

This smoke-free motel includes a garden, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area. Guests can use complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves are available for guest use in the lobby during lobby hours. The motel provides a mixed-use trail for walking or riding. There are designated smoking areas on the property. Balconies are smoke-free; a $250 fee applies for smoking on balconies or in rooms.

Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, River's Edge Motel is between the Sanooke Village shopping area. It is 3 km from Harrah's Casino and near restaurants. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park begins at the edge of Cherokee. Nearby attractions include the Mountain Farm Museum and the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Outdoor activities include fishing in the Oconaluftee River, elk viewing near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and trails at Fire Mountain. The Museum of the Cherokee People, Oconaluftee Island Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway are nearby.

Rivers Edge Motel is 70 km from the nearest airport and 95 km from Asheville Regional Airport. An area shuttle provides rides to nearby destinations. There is additional parking across the street for trailers or large trucks.

Explore Cherokee's history and crafts or visit the 19th-century Mingus Mill. Other activities include visiting Harrah's Cherokee Casino, golfing at Sequoyah National Golf Club, and exploring Fire Mountain Biking Trails. Guests can view elk, visit Oconaluftee Island Park, fish in mountain streams, and see the 'Unto These Hills' outdoor drama.