Mountain Springs Travel Guide
Waynesville
Visit Mountain Springs
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 & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure
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
"I couldn't ask for better. It was an excellent stay and I challenge you to find better!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
"Great experience!"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Cherokee Grand Hotel
"Overall it was a short stay, stayed in a clean and renovated room near pool, but pool had too many bugs. Otherwise everything else was good."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
"Beautiful river front hotel with clean rooms and common areas. Very relaxing to sit out on the deck and eat or rock in the rocking chairs. Staff are friendly and helpful. Hot tub and pool area are nice and towels are provided. The area itself is quiet and pleasant with small town atmosphere. Restaurants ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
"Rooms and property were clean and nice. Convenient walk to the casino."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River
"It was a good place to stay"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Mountain Springs
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 Pigeon River.
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 LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography.
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.
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.
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.
