Settlers Ridge Travel Guide
Waynesville
Visit Settlers Ridge
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.
Waynesville Recreation Center
Take the family on an outing to Waynesville Recreation Center during your trip to Waynesville. Amble around the 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 Settlers Ridge
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Very nice hotel to
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Staff is wonderful!! Rooms are clean.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Very clean
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Riverfront Cabin, Mountain Views, Fishing, and Hiking!
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
Cherokee Grand Hotel
We had to quickly move to the hotel because of the blizzard coming in and the staff was very accommodating. I booked 2 separate rooms and we were very pleased with all the facilities. They do offer a simple continental breakfast with bagels and such witch was fine with us.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Newfound Lodge on the river
Everything was okay
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Settlers Ridge
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.
Mountain Springs
While there might not be top attractions in Mountain Springs, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cataloochee Ski Area and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.
White Diamond Estates
While White Diamond Estates 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 Cataloochee Valley.
Countryside Acres
While Countryside Acres may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Queen's Farm Stables and Wheels Through Time Museum.
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.
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.
