Visitor Center in Swain, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Cherokee Welcome Center

Visitor Center

Cherokee, NC

Visit Cherokee connects visitors with Cherokee cultural attractions, Great Smoky Mountains hiking, native elk viewing, fishing, and arts and crafts in Western North Carolina.

  • Planning a Cherokee cultural itinerary
  • Visitors seeking Great Smoky Mountains hiking access
  • Travelers interested in the Museum of the Cherokee People or Oconaluftee Indian Village

Tail of the Dragon & Killboy.com at Deals Gap

Visitor Center

Robbinsville, NC

Tail of the Dragon & Killboy.Com at Deals Gap offers an 11-mile US 129 route with 318 curves and roadside photography.

  • motorcycle riders seeking a technical mountain route
  • sports car enthusiasts seeking a no-intersection driving experience
  • visitors wanting scenic driving through the Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains

Tail of the Dragon photographs are uploaded to Killboy.com within 24 hours for review and purchase

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FAQ

What can I plan at the Cherokee Welcome Center?

It is suited to planning a Cherokee cultural itinerary, Great Smoky Mountains hiking, visits to the Museum of the Cherokee People and Oconaluftee Indian Village, elk viewing, fishing, and arts-and-crafts shopping.

Is the Tail of the Dragon a closed-course driving track?

No. The route is a public 11-mile section of US 129 at Deals Gap along the Tennessee–North Carolina state line, with 318 curves.

How long does it take for Tail of the Dragon photos to appear?

Killboy photographs are uploaded to Killboy.com within 24 hours for review and purchase.

What information is available before driving the Tail of the Dragon?

The website provides road maps, live webcams, safety guidance, and event listings. The route is intended for visitors comfortable with tight curves rather than those seeking a relaxed drive.