Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
Learn about the events happening in 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

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

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
We had a blast
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Clean room and comfortable bed
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Everything was wonderful. Looking forward to coming back.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
The hotel was very clean and right across from Harrah's. A very nice place to stay
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
The room was std. It needed to be vacuumed behind the night stand, it was pulled out and needed attention. The bathroom sink didn't drain well, but had a beautiful walk in shower stall, very clean bathroom. I was totally satisfied with my room and the staff.....very friendly. Check-in was very ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Cozy Creek Cottages
It was all good clean ready cozy comfortable and in a good location
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Waynesville

Frog Level
Frog Level 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.

Hazelwood
When in Hazelwood, you can plan a visit to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance and Lake Junaluska Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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 Wheels Through Time Museum.

Ridgewood Estates
When in Ridgewood Estates, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.
