Title: Ridgewood Estates Travel Guide: Best of Ridgewood Estates, Waynesville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ridgewood Estates](https://expedia.co.uk/Ridgewood-Estates-Hotels.d553248635976473078.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Waynesville](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Waynesville.d7647.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Waynesville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Waynesville.d7647.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ridgewood Estates Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ridgewood-Estates.d553248635976473078.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ridgewood Estates Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ridgewood-Estates.d553248635976473078.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ridgewood Estates Travel Guide ## Waynesville ## Visit Ridgewood Estates Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Waynesville travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Waynesville.dx7647) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Peaceful little day retreat - close to home. Great walking path and plenty of ducks to watch! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052328/10e98aed-25ae-490d-881b-a85aa668e11a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Junaluska-Conference-And-Retreat-Center-Waynesville.d553248621552112783.Attraction) ![Charlotte featuring a river or creek and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351419/426aa5ef-2843-40fe-8504-6ca6113c58ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cataloochee Valley Spot elk and visit historic buildings while camping, driving and hiking in the tranquil countryside of the Great Smoky Mountains. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cataloochee-Valley-Waynesville.d6351419.Attraction) ![Sign on Richland Balsam overlook on Blue Ridge mountains parkway in North Carolina with mist fog spruce coniferous trees and highest elevation at 6053 feet](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975635241/976cb408-3243-4e15-b168-30f813fa398d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blue-Ridge-Parkway-Balsam-Entrance-Waynesville.d553248635975635241.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Junaluska-Golf-Course-Waynesville.d553248621532656882.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smoky-Mountain-Jumphouse-Waynesville.d553248621532656841.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queens-Farm-Stables-Waynesville.d553248621551374318.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47424635/e747fbdf-9fe0-482b-911d-12645246395c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle £18 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-ridge-parkway-self-guided-audio-tour-bundle.a47424635.activity-details) ![Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47506659/9985a351-e3b7-4b47-ba5c-a4b314e90fd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour £20 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/great-smoky-shenandoah-national-park-driving-audio-tour.a47506659.activity-details) ![Discover the beauty, mystery, and history of America’s most visited national park on this self-guided drive through the Great Smoky Mountains.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51041918/f711b9b2-275d-4522-a0c5-6920fc89d99d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour £11 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/great-smoky-mountains-self-guided-scenic-drive-and-audio-tour.a51041918.activity-details) ![3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50932328/92d672fd-5c33-4a9a-b653-04d9a70db91a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure £111 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-35-hr-smoky-mtn-cherokee-eco-elk-safari-jeep-adventure.a50932328.activity-details) ![Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49196359/786da7ee-c2ab-4ed8-aca0-6ef9b4c3edf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour £7 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/clingmans-dome-self-guided-walking-tour.a49196359.activity-details) ![Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3081783/ba4311a8-4d24-4f95-a0ff-50087703092e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-hike-with-long-range-views-from-asheville.a3081783.activity-details) [See all activities in Waynesville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Waynesville.d7647.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Ridgewood Estates ![Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13320000/13319600/13319510/10874301_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination 777 Casino Drive Cherokee NC £79 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,149 reviews) Great place to stay... Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=13319510&PinnedHotelID=13319510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473078) ![Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91500000/91498300/91498267/973ca703_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee 436 Paint Town Road Cherokee NC £73 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (841 reviews) Great rooms! Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=91498267&PinnedHotelID=91498267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473078) ![Riverfront Cabin, Mountain Views, Fishing, and Hiking!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968100/18968088/5b1b6009_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riverfront Cabin, Mountain Views, Fishing, and Hiking! Sylva NC £156 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Dillsboro. Enjoy a garden, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Oaks Gallery and Jackson County Historic Courthouse ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews) The host was most receptive and quick to answer all the questions I had. The cabin is right on the river with the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad track straight across. It's peaceful and scenic. The cabin is small and warm. I felt welcomed and hope to visit again! Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=18968088&PinnedHotelID=18968088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473078) ![Great Smokies Inn Cherokee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3565/adff3651_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Great Smokies Inn Cherokee 1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,931 reviews) Room clean not spotless. Guest left robe on back door in bathroom plus dirty behind bathroom door which makes sense about the robe. Afternoon manager terrible and not friendly. Morning staff much better. Would stay again overall nice place. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=3565&PinnedHotelID=3565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473078) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=3565&PinnedHotelID=3565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473078) ![Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/895500/895469/d3932835_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites 248 WBI Drive Dillsboro NC £70 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillsboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) I’m near Cherokee often this is the first time trying this hotel. It’s amazing the staff is amazing the property is amazing. I will only stay here when going to Cherokee. Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=895469&PinnedHotelID=895469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473078) ![Cherokee Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/290000/283200/283118/8d2ed4d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cherokee Grand Hotel 196 Paint Town Rd Cherokee NC Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,169 reviews) The room was great. It was clean and modern. The continental breakfast did not have a lot of options, but it was nice not to have to pay extra for breakfast. If I had stayed at the Casino hotel, breakfast would not have been included. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cherokee-Crestview-Pointe.dx553248635976473230) ![Appalachian Mountain View Along the Blue Ridge Parkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944726129007403008/6fcc12a4-f6a6-4896-8f49-4a987f154689.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hazelwood When in Hazelwood, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waynesville-Hazelwood.dx944726129007403008) ![Downtown Waynesville North Carolina NC Drone Skyline Aerial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944725833971539968/015d5d71-8b45-4d10-8266-047f8ac71e7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waynesville-Downtown-Waynesville.dx944725833971539968) ![Blue Ridge Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944725373397245952/01310f99-1560-4b66-9ba0-6162737e5c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waynesville-Frog-Level.dx944725373397245952) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cherokee-Apple-Creek-Acres.dx553248635976471092) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waynesville-Fairway-Hills.dx986198738827878400) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Ridgewood Estates Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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