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.
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.
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.
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 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
Fun destination!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
We love staying at this property. Have stayed here many times.
Reviewed on 8 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
Great room
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Everything was exactly as we booked it. The hotel is great, clean, and friendly staff. We will stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ivy Hills
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.
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.
Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Balsam Spa 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 Balsam Spa 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.
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.