Budget Inn
333 US 441 N Whittier, NC 28789
Phone: (828) 497-2757 • Fax: (828) 497-3636 • Email: info@budgetinnwhittier.com
Weather you are visiting us for entertainment and gaming at Harrah's Cherokee Casino, adventure through the Appalachains, or relaxation, you will find that the Budget Inn of Whittier is a convenient location to access your favorite local attractions and events with comfortable lodging and affordable room rates.
Family Fun
Cherokee Fun Park is located 6 miles away and has an arcade, go cart tracks, bumper boats, mini-golf, and numerous children's rides for a full day of family fun.
John C. Crowe Recreation Compound is a baseball complex located just behind Budget Inn. It hosts various baseball teams and games and is a short walk away. (website not available)
Quinn Theater is the only theater in the area and is located 14 miles away in Sylva. Quinn Theater has four screens and is located in East Sylva Shopping Center. For more information, call (828) 586-5918. (website not available)
Santa's Land is a theme park located 5 miles from Budget Inn of Whittier. It offers children's rides, souvenir shopping, a petting zoo, and hours of entertainment for the whole family.
Smoky Mountain Raceway is a 3/8 mile clay oval track located about 0.75 miles away. The raceway operates from spring through early fall.
Thunder Alley Lanes is located 10 miles away in Jackson Plaza. For more information, call (828) 631-0705. (website not available)
History
Museum of the Cherokee Indian is 5 miles away. It has many artifacts and exhibits which lead visitors from the beginning of the Cherokee to modern times. In addition, the museum has a gift store offering authentic crafts and souvenirs.
Oconaluftee Village, located in Cherokee, NC is 4.5 miles away. It offers a glimpse into the past of the Cherokee by recreating a village of the 1750's.
Qualla Arts is 4.5 miles away and offers earthenware, baskets, and fine art, among other things for viewing or purchase.
Live Performances and Gaming
Harrah's Cherokee is located 4 miles from Budget Inn of Whittier and offers gaming, fine dining, and live performances and entertainment year around.
Unto These Hills is Cherokee's Live Outdoor Drama, is located 4.5 miles away, and offers a shuttle service to and from Budget Inn. It portrays the history and struggles of the Cherokee from the arrival of the Europeans in our area to the time of the Trail of Tears.
Outdoor Activities
Cataloochee Ski Area has 10 slopes of varying difficulty located 22 miles away in Maggie Valley, NC. With tubing, skiing, snowboarding, and a chairlift with a view, it is easily accessible throughout the winter.
Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Horseback Riding are abundant in our area. We have trails located as near as 5 miles away which offer all three activites.
Nantahala River is 22 miles from Budget Inn and a great river for a wide variety of paddlers. It's rapids wind through Nantahala Gorge ending in Nantahala Falls and serves over 200,000 visitors per year and often serves as a training ground for the US Olympic Kayaking Team. Numerous paddling companies serve the Nantahala including Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Smoky Mountain Country Club is 2 miles away and has an 18 hole golf course built into 330 acres of valley and mountainside. It offers an amazing golf experience with an amazing view.
Tuckaseegee River is 3 miles away and is a river terrific for the whole family. Tubing, kayaking, rafting, and canoing are all available with guided and unguided tours.
Scenery
Blue Ridge Parkway is 7 miles from Budget Inn and winds through 469 miles of the appalachain's ridges and valleys north into Virginia. "America's Favorite Drive" offers mile after mile of scenic vistas, wildlife, leisurely driving.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an entrance 6 miles away. It straddles the NC/TN border with miles of scenic roads, observation areas, picnic areas, and wildlife.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 11 miles from Budget Inn and offers scenic train rides through 53 miles of valleys, gorges, and tunnels through the Great Smoky Mountains.
Family Fun
Cherokee Fun Park is located 6 miles away and has an arcade, go cart tracks, bumper boats, mini-golf, and numerous children's rides for a full day of family fun.
John C. Crowe Recreation Compound is a baseball complex located just behind Budget Inn. It hosts various baseball teams and games and is a short walk away. (website not available)
Quinn Theater is the only theater in the area and is located 14 miles away in Sylva. Quinn Theater has four screens and is located in East Sylva Shopping Center. For more information, call (828) 586-5918. (website not available)
Santa's Land is a theme park located 5 miles from Budget Inn of Whittier. It offers children's rides, souvenir shopping, a petting zoo, and hours of entertainment for the whole family.
Smoky Mountain Raceway is a 3/8 mile clay oval track located about 0.75 miles away. The raceway operates from spring through early fall.
Thunder Alley Lanes is located 10 miles away in Jackson Plaza. For more information, call (828) 631-0705. (website not available)
History
Museum of the Cherokee Indian is 5 miles away. It has many artifacts and exhibits which lead visitors from the beginning of the Cherokee to modern times. In addition, the museum has a gift store offering authentic crafts and souvenirs.
Oconaluftee Village, located in Cherokee, NC is 4.5 miles away. It offers a glimpse into the past of the Cherokee by recreating a village of the 1750's.
Qualla Arts is 4.5 miles away and offers earthenware, baskets, and fine art, among other things for viewing or purchase.
Live Performances and Gaming
Harrah's Cherokee is located 4 miles from Budget Inn of Whittier and offers gaming, fine dining, and live performances and entertainment year around.
Unto These Hills is Cherokee's Live Outdoor Drama, is located 4.5 miles away, and offers a shuttle service to and from Budget Inn. It portrays the history and struggles of the Cherokee from the arrival of the Europeans in our area to the time of the Trail of Tears.
Outdoor Activities
Cataloochee Ski Area has 10 slopes of varying difficulty located 22 miles away in Maggie Valley, NC. With tubing, skiing, snowboarding, and a chairlift with a view, it is easily accessible throughout the winter.
Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Horseback Riding are abundant in our area. We have trails located as near as 5 miles away which offer all three activites.
Nantahala River is 22 miles from Budget Inn and a great river for a wide variety of paddlers. It's rapids wind through Nantahala Gorge ending in Nantahala Falls and serves over 200,000 visitors per year and often serves as a training ground for the US Olympic Kayaking Team. Numerous paddling companies serve the Nantahala including Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Smoky Mountain Country Club is 2 miles away and has an 18 hole golf course built into 330 acres of valley and mountainside. It offers an amazing golf experience with an amazing view.
Tuckaseegee River is 3 miles away and is a river terrific for the whole family. Tubing, kayaking, rafting, and canoing are all available with guided and unguided tours.
Scenery
Blue Ridge Parkway is 7 miles from Budget Inn and winds through 469 miles of the appalachain's ridges and valleys north into Virginia. "America's Favorite Drive" offers mile after mile of scenic vistas, wildlife, leisurely driving.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an entrance 6 miles away. It straddles the NC/TN border with miles of scenic roads, observation areas, picnic areas, and wildlife.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 11 miles from Budget Inn and offers scenic train rides through 53 miles of valleys, gorges, and tunnels through the Great Smoky Mountains.
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