Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Cataloochee Valley
Spot elk and visit historic buildings while camping, driving and hiking in the tranquil countryside of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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.
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.
Things to do
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
Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Restaurant that supposedly served off the menu was “buffet” only. Only other alternative was breakfast sandwiches from G/R food court (bake & brew). English muffin sandwich was soft - not toasted Room showed some signs of wear but was OK. Be prepared to walk a marathon or two a day. Property is way ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Easy parking. Rooms were nice and clean. Bed was so comfortable.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
A+++++Great hotel
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Clean place
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Clean room and great location
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Riverfront Cabin, Mountain Views, Fishing, and Hiking!
The WiFi kept going in and out and some stink bugs. But overall great place!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Waynesville
Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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 Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.
Ridgewood Estates
When in Ridgewood Estates, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ivy Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Ivy Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Wheels Through Time Museum.
