Ivy Hills Travel Guide
Waynesville
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.
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.
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.
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
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
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
Top hotels in Ivy Hills
Parkway Inn
The staff was friendly and we were pleasantly surprised how clean the room was we would stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Great stay!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Cherokee Grand Hotel
We had to quickly move to the hotel because of the blizzard coming in and the staff was very accommodating. I booked 2 separate rooms and we were very pleased with all the facilities. They do offer a simple continental breakfast with bagels and such witch was fine with us.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Staff is wonderful!! Rooms are clean.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Clean rooms, staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Newfound Lodge on the river
Everything was okay
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ivy Hills
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.
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 Wheels Through Time Museum and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
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 Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.
Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Waynesville Recreation Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Waynesville
Though Downtown Waynesville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Waynesville Recreation Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
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.
