Downtown Waynesville, NC
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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

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure

Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert
Downtown Waynesville Hotel Deals

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Room was clean!!
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
It was so nice, we are going back this month. The property is clean and the staff was great. It is a short walk to the casino.(Less than 5 minutes). Very affordable even with it being so close to the casino.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
The staff is amazing! Always very friendly and helpful!! Not a fancy hotel but always clean. Also close to a lot of places in Cherokee.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
The room was clean with a nice view of river. Friendly and accommodating staff. Great amenities.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
Very friendly staff, and shuttle provided very nice stay.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Newfound Lodge on the river
Very friendly staff beautiful scenery.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
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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 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 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, 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.
