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.
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
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Appalachian Mountain Scenic Drives: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Shower was clogged in the drain
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Spotlessly clean room. Comfortable beds and pillows. Very quiet. This is a gem in Cherokee. It is located close to the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain Park.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Quick stay overnight. We really enjoyed the cleanliness and comfort of our room.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Location was perfect for attending a concert at Harrahs. Bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly and attentive.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Newfound Lodge on the river
All Good!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Lake Logan, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Crestview Pointe
Though Crestview Pointe may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Lake Logan.
Countryside Acres
While Countryside Acres may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Queen's Farm Stables and Wheels Through Time Museum.
