Mountain Springs Travel Guide
Waynesville
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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.
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.
Smoky Mountain Jumphouse
Catch an event at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse and enjoy other activities in Waynesville such as golfing.Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour
Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville
Top hotels in Mountain Springs
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
Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River
Great hotel
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Springs
White Diamond Estates
While White Diamond Estates 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 Cataloochee Valley.
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.
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.
Maple Springs
Check out nearby sights like Queen's Farm Stables while you're spending some time in Maple Springs and the surrounding area.
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.
Glens of Ironduff
Queen's Farm Stables is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Glens of Ironduff and the surrounding area.
