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Diana Ross at Harrah's Cherokee!
Harrah's Cherokee welcomes Diana Ross! Diana Ross has proven herself the consummate music artist as well as one of the most iconic female singers of all time. Come enjoy your favorite Diana Ross classics that span a remarkable career of over 40 years of hits!
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Ugo Tour NC Mountains, is the Official Travel and Tour Guide App for Western North Carolina's spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains. Ugotour NC Mountains Sponsors: Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, North Carolina Department of Transportation, NC Scenic Byways, Smoky Mountain Host and Storypoint Media.
It's a full-featured visitor guide on your iPhone, Android, iPad or iPod Touch. Access a large variety of fun and informative, professionally developed, photo & video tours with Interactive GPS maps which indicate current location and guide you to all points of interest on the tour. Additional information such as phone numbers, websites, directions and text deliver all the information needed for the seasoned traveler, or the next family vacation.
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Located in the North Carolina Mountains and right in the midst of the Great Smoky Mountains, Jackson County is the ideal location for your next mountain getaway. Whatever it is you are looking for in your trip, we have it, from great accommodations, including cabin rentals, to wonderful activities, including rafting, hiking, fishing, golf, skiing, and camping. 
Once you’ve found the right place to stay, whether it is a quaint Great Smoky Mountain cabin, or a friendly bed & breakfast, you will be ready to start you adventure in the North Carolina Mountains. If you enjoy fishing, the Tuckasegee River and many lakes and streams offer superb options, or you can take in the mountain scenery and wildlife on one of the area’s many hiking trails. Maybe you want to test your golf game and you can do just that on one of Jackson County’s many classic mountain golf courses.
Journey back to the days of yesteryear as Dillsboro presents its annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. Experience the magic as the entire town is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, candles, laughter and song! 2500 luminaries light your way to shops and studios. Horse and buggy rides available each night from 5-8 pm (cost + tips). Shopkeepers provide live music and serve holiday treats with hot cider and cocoa. Carolers sing and children visit with Santa at Town Hall.
When you plan your next mountain vacation to Jackson County and the Great Smoky Mountains, you will want to be sure that you select just the right accommodations for your visit. The options here in the North Carolina Mountains are certainly diverse and offer something for everyone and every budget. There’s so much just waiting for you to enjoy in North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains.
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