Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide

Waynesville

A town with a main street lined with buildings, surrounded by green hills and mountains.
A night sky with clouds and a visible moon.
A wooden sign with a green frog and the text "frogs leap" and "public house" on it.

Stay near popular Downtown Waynesville attractions

LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography

7.8/10 (10 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

£18
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure

Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour

£113
per adult
Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour
Discover the beauty, mystery, and history of America’s most visited national park on this self-guided drive through the Great Smoky Mountains.

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

£11
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive Cherokee NC
The price is £89 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£89
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (3,479 reviews)
"One of our favorite places to visit"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
436 Paint Town Road Cherokee NC
The price is £76 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£76
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC
The price is £83 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£83
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
196 Paint Town Rd Cherokee NC
The price is £67 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£67
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,255 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. Convenient shuttles between hotel and Harrahs Casino every hour. Room was clean and well maintained. Convenient location. Continental breakfast was basic but got us on our way. Plenty of close parking. I would use this hotel again."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
248 WBI Drive Dillsboro NC
The price is £86 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£86
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn

2.5 out of 5
1455 Acquoni Road Cherokee NC
The price is £55 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£55
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"It was very clean . The staff was very nice and I loved the property and where it was located .I will go back there and stay ,the price was great"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Bay Mountain Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Waynesville

Find the best Downtown Waynesville areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

Settlers Ridge

While Settlers Ridge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cataloochee Ski Area and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

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.

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