VIP Experience

In addition to luxurious one-bedroom villa accommodations and special amenities at Westgate Resorts, you’ll enjoy VIP treatment throughout the length of your event vacation, including:

– A fun-filled Welcome Reception

– Personal Concierge Services

– Complimentary transportation to and from your event

– Late check-out on final day

Welk Branson Theatre

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Events Center is located near the North Carolina border just a mile from the entrance to the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway and just a short, scenic mountain drive from Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, TN.

Situated amidst the wildflowers and waterfalls of the Cherokee Indian homeland and nestled at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’ll find the welcoming grand lobby of Harrah’s 21-story luxury hotel. An elevated walkway over Soco Creek leads to the only casino gaming venue in North Carolina – offering slots, video gaming, digital blackjack, baccarito, a poker room and more.

In 2010, the casino added the 3,000-seat Events Center as part of a $633 million expansion that included a full kitchen, four VIP suites, box seating and more than 1,100 balcony seats. Concession areas are located on all floors of the center and LCD screens are strategically placed throughout. In addition, the 60’ x 40’ stage is framed by large 32-foot screens with HD resolution.

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

The beautiful River Terrace Resort & Convention Center is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg right next door to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Offering more than 200 spacious hotel rooms, the resort features majestic views of the Great Smoky Mountains and the adjacent Little Pigeon River. Guests also enjoy easy access to Gatlinburg’s wide range of family attractions, specialty stores, arts & crafts shops, cafes, art galleries and more. Simply step outside and stroll down the beautiful Parkway.

Enjoy some of the best views of the surrounding Smoky Mountains! Guests enjoy private balconies overlooking the scenic Little Pigeon River and the exceptional Smoky Mountains. Our onsite restaurant, Drafts Sports Grill, offers a fun-filled atmosphere and an extensive menu featuring gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more as well as an extensive array of ice cold beers and other refreshments. Other amenities include two seasonal heated outdoor swimming pools.

River Terrace Resort Amenities

• Gatlinburg trolley stop
• Picnic area
• Feed the ducks
• Next to Ripley’s Aquarium
• Drafts Sports Grill
• Duck Blind Lounge
• Two heated swimming pools (seasonal)
• Interior corridors
• Adjoining rooms
• Laundry facilities
• Complimentary high speed WiFi
• Motorcoach parking
• 24-Hour Front Desk & Security

River Terrace Resort Restaurants

• Drafts Sports Grill
• Duck Blind Lounge

River Terrace Resort