River Ridge Travel Guide
Waynesville
Visit River 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.
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 River Ridge
Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas
"Loved it. Great location on the river and in Maggie Valley. Definitely will come back. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 stars because the pillows are terrible. They only have feather pillows and no other options. Otherwise, great place to stay."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Smoky Falls Lodge
"The place is old and I wanted to leave the minute I got there . But was already in for the bill ! Bed was terrible"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
"Our bed was terrible"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Biltmore West
"It was all good"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville West near Biltmore
"Good place"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Asheville - Biltmore West
"Good option for the budget"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Where to stay in River Ridge
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.
