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.
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.
Things to do
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour
Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in River Ridge
Comfort Inn Biltmore West
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Smoky Falls Lodge
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Clarion Hotel Conference Center
Reviewed on 22 Jun 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.
Heavens Holler
If you're spending some time in Heavens Holler, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cataloochee Valley are top sights worth seeing.
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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
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.