You can ride the Rudi-Coaster or the Ferris Wheel, take a train ride, cruise on the paddleboats or enjoy many other activities. The kids will get a kick out of visiting with Santa and his elves while the adults visit the park's many shops. There are also live shows, restaurants and the Santa's Land Zoo where you can pet and feed a variety of domestic and exotic animals. At Cherokee Fun Park you'll find two miniature golf courses, a go-cart track, a game room, bumper boats and kiddie rides for the little ones. This attraction is open from April through October from 10 AM to 10 PM, with more limited daily hours during the off season months.
Prices vary according to the ride.
Oconaluftee Islands Park Naturally, being in such a beautiful, mountainous setting, you'll also find yourself face to face with a host of outdoor activities that allow you to capture the essence of any Smoky Mountain experience. Oconaluftee Islands Park is a recreational facility located on a patch of acreage in the middle of the Oconaluftee River. Wheelchair-accessible by footbridge, the park has picnic tables, grills, a covered pavilion and a walking trail. Along the trail, you'll encounter nine different audio stations that are part of the park's Talking Trees project. At the stations, visitors learn about the use of the different trees present at the site as well as their value to the Cherokee culture.