When I drove in, I was shocked to find a grown up quaint town with a cute arts district and this amazing, world-class resort property. When I saw that I was staying in a casino hotel, I envisioned a six story tower with a few convention meeting rooms, and a gymnasium-sized, smoke-filled room full of slot machines. The last time I was here was 43 years ago with my parents, and honestly I dreaded it. When I received my travel schedule, I realized I was going to Cherokee, NC. If you park or arrive at the wrong tower, it’s a mile walk to your tower and there is no shuttle. The most important thing you need to know before you arrive is CHECK WHAT TOWER YOU ARE IN.