Walker-In-the-Hills Travel Guide
Waynesville
Visit Walker-In-the-Hills
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
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Walker-In-the-Hills
Breathe Above the Clouds - Fire Pit Nights, Views, Parkway & Casino Adventures
"Very cute cabin on side of mountain! The listing is just as described and is very clean. Of all of the places we have stayed, this property immediately smelled amazing! Every time we walked into the house, everything smelled nice. Everything was clean! The views were beautiful. We were close in location ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
"Very clean!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
"Hotel was great and in a good location to all the local area attractions, but breakfast was not what it was expected. I did not consider continental breakfast of donuts and cereal and waffles."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
"Great place. Very clean"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
"The outdoor space, overlooking the stream, were beautiful and comfortable. The common spaces and our room were clean. The breakfast was great and staff were helpful and friendly. Very enjoyable place to stay."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Where to stay in Walker-In-the-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 Queen's Farm Stables.
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.
Ivy Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Ivy Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queen's Farm Stables 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 Queen's Farm Stables and Wheels Through Time Museum.
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.
