Downtown Waynesville
Waynesville
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Popular places to visit
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
Learn about the events happening at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center during your trip to Waynesville. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Cataloochee Valley
Spot elk and visit historic buildings while camping, driving and hiking in the tranquil countryside of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance
Explore the great outdoors at Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance, a lovely green space in Waynesville. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its golf courses.
LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
You can spend time exploring the galleries in LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography during your trip to Waynesville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront, or seek out the golf courses.
Lake Junaluska Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Waynesville at Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Queen's Farm Stables
Meet the animals who live at Queen's Farm Stables during your travels in Waynesville. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike
Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Great quick trip for our daughters gymnastics meet!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Staff is wonderful!! Rooms are clean.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Very clean
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Cherokee Grand Hotel
We had to quickly move to the hotel because of the blizzard coming in and the staff was very accommodating. I booked 2 separate rooms and we were very pleased with all the facilities. They do offer a simple continental breakfast with bagels and such witch was fine with us.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Newfound Lodge on the river
Everything was okay
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
The hotel was very clean and staff was very friendly. Great breakfast options as well for a family with kids. We had solid breakfast options during our stay. The staff brought extra covers for the pull out couch making the girls very comfortable overnight. The room was fully equipped with all of ...
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Waynesville
Frog Level
Though Frog Level might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables.
Hazelwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hazelwood and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance.
Fairway Hills
Fairway Hills might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Apple Creek Acres
When in Apple Creek Acres, you can plan a visit to Queen's Farm Stables and Wheels Through Time Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ridgewood Estates
While Ridgewood Estates isn't home to many top sights, Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Waynesville Recreation Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ivy Hills
When in Ivy Hills, you can plan a visit to Queen's Farm Stables and Lake Junaluska Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
