Walker-In-the-Hills Travel Guide
Waynesville
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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.
LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
You can spend time exploring the galleries in LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography during your trip to Waynesville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or seek out the golf courses.
Things to do

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
Top hotels in Walker-In-the-Hills

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Very nice property. The elevators needed cleaning and if you stay more than one night they didn't do any housekeeping or replace coffee.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville
Very clean and cozy place! Well stocked with basic essentials as well which is always great!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Great stay, Great view from the balcony 👌
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
It was an old rundown motel, open to the street the countertops were old and needed replacing, and the shower was so old, I wouldn't take a shower there. AWFUL!!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Convenient, clean. Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
The staff was wonderful. The breakfast was cereal milk coffe muffins but not eggs bacon or waffles available. There was fruit, juice milk but nothing hot. Everything was great except the breakfast. Clean rooms also. I would stay there again but eat breakfast at Melba’s.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Walker-In-the-Hills

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.

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.

Ridgewood Estates
When in Ridgewood Estates, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Lake Logan, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Waynesville
Though Downtown Waynesville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables.

Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Crestview Pointe
Though Crestview Pointe may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Balsam Spa.
