Don't know if this is your first trip to Cherokee but you might be interested in a couple of activities I participated in the last time I went there for the WSOPc finals.
About a block from the casino is The Smoky Mountain Helicopters. Take a ride in this beautiful area aboard a helicopter for a breathtaking view of the Smokies. A little pricy but I've not regretted taking the ride.
http://www.flythesmokies.com/
If you have a few hours to spare one day I recommend taking a scenic ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, about 15 minutes from Cherokee. Sit back and ride along the river watching white water rafters while enjoying a cold beer or glass of wine. The train stops at the midpoint of the ride & you can get off and do some shopping or, like me, stay on board and have another beer before making the trip back upriver back to the station.
https://www.gsmr.com/
Speaking of beer, the town is dry. The casino has booze but if you want a drink outside the casino you'll have to bring your own or travel out of town (been a few years since I was there, so this may have changed).
Hope you have a good trip!