Visit Downtown Waynesville
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.
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.
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.
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
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike
Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert
Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Downtown Waynesville Hotel Deals
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
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Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Cherokee Grand Hotel
As expected. Clean , quiet and friendly. Breakfast needs help
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Room was clean and perfect. Customer service was outstanding.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Very clean rooms and attentive staff. Morning Breakfast was very good and fresh.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Newfound Lodge on the river
Staff was super nice. We had one small problem and it was fixed immediately. Had a great stay! Definitely going to comeback
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
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Other neighborhoods 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 Waynesville Recreation Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
Hazelwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hazelwood and surrounding area, you can visit Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance and Smoky Mountain Jumphouse.
Fairway Hills
Fairway Hills might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Waynesville Recreation Center 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, Waynesville Recreation Center and Smoky Mountain Jumphouse 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.
