Chief Saunooke’s Bear Park
Cherokee, NC
This machine is no longer here. The listing stays up because collectors come back years later to check whether the one they remember was real.
From collectors
7/5/14 - This location is no longer in business.
The Bear Park is connected to Chief Saunooke's Trading Post/Mall. It cost $5 for admission to see the 6 bear pits, admission includes a tray of food to feed the bears with. The penny machine is right inside past the admission gate. The staff will not let you in to get the penny if you don't pay admission. The machine is very old and the penny has a long tail.
Machine 1 design:
1) Bear walking left with cub, mountains behind.
Machine 2 designs:
1) Indian Chisf in full headdress
2) Top half of standing Bear
3) Image of mountain area
4) 7s in slot machine face, 'My Lucky Penny'
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 1 | 1 | Penny |
| Machine 2 | 4 | Penny |
2 photos from collectors
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