Waynesville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Charlotte featuring forest scenes and a river or creek
Cataloochee Valley featuring a park and a house
Charlotte featuring forest scenes and a house
Cataloochee Valley showing a house and a garden

Where to stay in Waynesville

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Downtown Waynesville

Though Downtown Waynesville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables.

Downtown Waynesville
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Hemphill Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Hemphill Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cataloochee Ski Area and Wheels Through Time Museum.

Hemphill Heights
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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.

Apple Creek Acres
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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.

Hazelwood
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Mountain Springs

While there might not be top attractions in Mountain Springs, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cataloochee Ski Area and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

Mountain Springs
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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.

Settlers Ridge
Econo Lodge Waynesville

Econo Lodge Waynesville

2 out of 5
232 Phillips Rd, Waynesville, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.319.328 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp1.319.328
Rp1.464.455 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waynesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (641 reviews)
Nice place!
"Very clean, comfortable and good breakfast."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Econo Lodge Waynesville
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

2.5 out of 5
130 Shiloh Trl, Waynesville, NC
The price is Rp1.685.645 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp1.685.645
Rp1.871.067 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waynesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (959 reviews)
"Staff was great but property was very noisy and access (drive) was not good. Mud everywhere. Room was very clean and price was fair."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC

Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC

2 out of 5
79 Liner Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC
The price is Rp1.356.953 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.356.953
Rp1.506.217 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Waynesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (775 reviews)
"Nice location in Waynesville. Very accessible from major road. Room was confy, but not spectacular. Breakfast was practically nonexistent, coffee, some cereal, a waffle machine, and "fresh" fruit consisting of bruised apples and brown oranges. Pool was open only if you asked. Okay place, but truly ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
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The Furry Lodge & Suites 13

The Furry Lodge & Suites 13

3 out of 5
109 Dolan Rd, #13, Waynesville, NC
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Waynesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and conference space. Popular attractions LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography ...
The Furry Lodge & Suites 13
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Popular places to visit

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center

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.

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
Charlotte featuring a river or creek and forests

Cataloochee Valley

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Spot elk and visit historic buildings while camping, driving and hiking in the tranquil countryside of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Cataloochee Valley

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.

Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

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.

Lake Junaluska Golf Course

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.

Queen's Farm Stables

Waynesville Recreation Center

Take the family on an outing to Waynesville Recreation Center during your trip to Waynesville. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the golf courses.

Waynesville Recreation Center

Things to do

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Rp2.476.950
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour

Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour

Rp164.965
per traveller
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour
Old Growth Forest Cascade

Old Growth Forest Cascade

Rp2.737.030
per adult
Old Growth Forest Cascade
Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour

Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour

Rp742.259
per adult
Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour
Upper Pigeon Smoky Mtn. Rafting

Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

Rp857.850
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford
Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Rp396.147
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
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