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
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert
Appalachian Mountain Scenic Drives: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
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Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Bed was comfy. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Spotless room. Huge shower with glass doors. A 50" TV with Netflix and other streaming apps if you have an account. A couple mins from casino. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Everything from staff interaction to the breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Very clean rooms and attentive staff. Morning Breakfast was very good and fresh.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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 12 Dec 2025
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 Smoky Mountain Jumphouse, 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 Waynesville Recreation Center.
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 Smoky Mountain Jumphouse and Lake Junaluska Golf Course, 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.
