Title: Mingus Mill in Cherokee - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Mingus Mill Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Mingus-Mill-Hotels.0-l553248621561872212-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cherokee](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Cherokee.d6058529.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cherokee](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cherokee.d6058529.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Mingus Mill Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mingus-Mill.d553248621561872212.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cherokee Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Cherokee.d6058529.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Mingus Mill Tours and Activities ![Cherokee_MingusMill_553248621561872212_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561872212/9a00e2e3-04e3-40bc-bbd4-33ae48719279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cherokee_MingusMill_553248621561872212_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561872212/9a00e2e3-04e3-40bc-bbd4-33ae48719279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is an old wheat mill, built 1886, and now preserved by the National Park Service. The walk from the parking lot to the mill is super easy. I would also recommend walking up the easy trail to see how the water is diverted to the mill. An interesting engineering feat that is worth the pleasant walk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561872212/770761af-575f-4dbe-8b1b-523ab7e60def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Built in the late 1800's and this beauty is still a working grist mill. For a video guide of this popular destination inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, please visit: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/mingus-mill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561872212/fc1d7f77-0da3-4800-9b5a-6e692e2ff2f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Here you can see the engineering to bring the water to the mill via a canal. Unseen on the right side of the path is a beautiful river with Rapids. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561872212/4c79fb18-6cc3-4530-8646-ea40152a9b67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mingus Mill Activities [Cherokee travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cherokee.dx6058529) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Mingus Mill Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46300400/46300303/7863125d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East Strawberry Plains Pike CA $791 per person Apr 3 - Apr 6 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Knoxville (TYS) 8.2/10 Very Good! (899 reviews) Clean room, but hair on bathroom floor and in shower and a used bar of soap Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 ![MainStay Suites Knoxville North I-75](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2239900/2239860/6565ee67_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### MainStay Suites Knoxville North I-75 Inskip CA $848 per person Apr 3 - Apr 6 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Knoxville (TYS) 7.6/10 Good! (744 reviews) Rooms were clean. Linens were soft and substantial. Bed was comfortable Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026 ![Quality Inn Merchants Drive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2236400/2236394/d7fb2d61_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Quality Inn Merchants Drive Inskip CA $813 per person Apr 3 - Apr 6 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Knoxville (TYS) 7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Clean and nice staff Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Mountain Farm Museum featuring a small town or village and heritage elements as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656836/d6db2b4c-c4c0-4b53-88a8-98d39bc4fbae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mountain Farm Museum Historic wood cabins from across the Smoky Mountains are gathered in an open-air museum with live blacksmith and animal demonstrations. [](https://expedia.ca/Mountain-Farm-Museum-Cherokee.d553248621532656836.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cherokee_SmokeyMountainGold&RubyMine_553248621532656839_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656839/a957a903-3368-4802-a907-f893ac470898.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine You can find out about the history of Cherokee with a trip to Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Smokey-Mountain-Gold-Ruby-Mine-Cherokee.d553248621532656839.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mingo Falls which includes a river or creek and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754762509/f303dbfd-41dc-4e45-a9aa-3b94b4cc215b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mingo Falls Explore the great outdoors at Mingo Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cherokee. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mingo-Falls-Cherokee.d553248635754762509.Vacation-Attraction) ![BJB63N American native village Cherokee Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Carolina in USA United States America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656823/c3d9430b-47e6-449f-9c07-968b1679e8aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oconaluftee Indian Village You can spend time studying the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village during your travels in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Oconaluftee-Indian-Village-Cherokee.d553248621532656823.Vacation-Attraction) ![Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6181598/0dea9155-373b-48ba-a1d2-ce86b3f92c2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama You can get tickets for a performance at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Unto-These-Hills-Outdoor-Drama-Cherokee.d6181598.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cherokee_CherokeeMountainsideTheatre_553248621532668922_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532668922/3fc69a4d-d9da-4fc2-97d6-921ec1f43179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cherokee Mountainside Theatre You can enjoy a show at Cherokee Mountainside Theatre during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. 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