River Ridge Travel Guide
Waynesville
Visit River Ridge
Things to do

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour

Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour

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

Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert
Top hotels in River Ridge

Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley
"Property was well cleaned and staff was very supportive. Breakfast was good. Some area of improvement is Lift which is very old and close early. Also it will be good if items have name listed for breakfast so it will be easy for vegetarian to select. I will definitely plan to stay again if plan to ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Red Roof Inn Asheville - Biltmore West
"Overall, a great dog friendly stay while in the area. Our room was clean, comfortable and plenty of hot water. We only stayed one night. This is a three-story hotel with exterior entrances and no elevator -- request first floor room if you have mobility issues."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
"Modern rooms. Great place to stay with family."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Smoky Falls Lodge
"The place really nice, albeit a bit dated. However, we didn’t mind a bit and had a great time. We ate there and enjoyed the live band. Then, we spend the rest of the evening by the creek. The staff is really nice and the place is within walking distance of a multitude of restaurants and things to ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas
"We love to come here! It’s so nice and quiet!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville West near Biltmore
"Good location, but not so good place. In our room there was no hand soap and bath tissue holder was falling all the time because it was loose."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Where to stay in River Ridge
Fairway Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fairway Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables.

Downtown Waynesville
Though Downtown Waynesville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
Ivy Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Ivy Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queen's Farm Stables and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
Apple Creek Acres
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Apple Creek Acres and surrounding area, you can visit Queen's Farm Stables and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography.
Settlers Ridge
While Settlers Ridge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cataloochee Ski Area and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.


