River Ridge Travel Guide
Waynesville
Visit River Ridge
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
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour
Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville
Top hotels in River Ridge
Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore by IHG
Very clean. The restaurant in the hotel was better than anywhere we ate in the area.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Smoky Falls Lodge
nice clean room sweet staff!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville West near Biltmore
Nice quiet location Appreciated you letting us use the breakfast area for a gathering space in the evening for a team meeting
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Best Western Mountainbrook Inn
Room was good, a little worn, but clean and comfortable. The staff was EXCELLENT. Right after checking in, I tried to open the fridge to atore my diabetic mefs. The door was stuck. When I got it open, it came with a little snowfall. The entire freezer compartment was packed with frost. Of course, ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn Asheville - Biltmore West
Staying was awesome
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sleep Inn Asheville - Biltmore West
Clean. Quiet. Good value.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around River Ridge
Glens of Ironduff
Queen's Farm Stables is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Glens of Ironduff and the surrounding area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
