Valley River opened in September 2015 and rotated 1.1 million people through its doors the first year of business. Like Harrah's Cherokee Hotel and Casino, the $110 million Valley River is also owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and operated by Caesars Entertainment. The sister property to Harrah's Cherokee is a slightly closer drive for Atlanta gamblers and an ideal day trip, although it is smaller, with about 1,050 slot machines and 70 table games (a few rows of machines are designated as non-smoking). 82, Explore Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River A new project with a 2020 opening will include 100,000 square feet of convention meeting space, a fourth hotel tower with 600-800 rooms and a new parking deck, which will solidify the Harrah’s Cherokee’s standing as the largest hotel resort in North Carolina.Įat: Chefs Stage Buffet Ruth's Chris Steak House Noodle Bar Brio Tuscan Grille Selu Garden Café Lobby Café food court featuring Earl of Sandwich, Johnny Rockets Pizzeria Uno Express and Dunkin' Donuts Express. A “Multi-tainment Center” sporting 24 bowling lanes, an arcade and full service dining opened in September 2017. In addition to the approximately 3,300 Las Vegas-styled slot machines and video poker (a non-smoking gaming area is available), Harrah’s Cherokee boasts more than 150 table games, a 3,000-seat Event Center (drawing acts ranging from Chris Rock to Alice Cooper), three hotel towers with more than 1,100 rooms, a world-renowned poker room and the ritzy Mandara Spa.Įxpansion at the property continues. In 2012, the casino resort nestled in the Smoky Mountains completed a $650 million expansion.

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