Mountain Springs 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.
Smoky Mountain Jumphouse
Catch an event at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse and enjoy other activities in Waynesville such as golfing.Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Mountain Springs
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Great host, clean room, everything i needed
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Very nice hotel, clean, very friendly staff and super convenient to the casino. Comfortable bed and nice amenities (fridge, microwave) in the room as well.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
The stay at Great Smokies is always good. Pleasant staff, good location, clean room and good price. This trip had the added feature of seeing a couple Elk walking down the road near the motel.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Cherokee Grand Hotel
The room was great. It was clean and modern. The continental breakfast did not have a lot of options, but it was nice not to have to pay extra for breakfast. If I had stayed at the Casino hotel, breakfast would not have been included.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Newfound Lodge on the river
Very friendly staff beautiful scenery.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Springs
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.
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.
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.
Maple Springs
Check out nearby sights like Queen's Farm Stables while you're spending some time in Maple Springs and the surrounding area.
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.
Glens of Ironduff
Queen's Farm Stables is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Glens of Ironduff and the surrounding area.
