Settlers Ridge Travel Guide

Waynesville

Popular places to visit

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center

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.

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
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Cataloochee Valley

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Spot elk and visit historic buildings while camping, driving and hiking in the tranquil countryside of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Cataloochee Valley

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.

Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

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.

Lake Junaluska Golf Course

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.

Queen's Farm Stables

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.

Waynesville Recreation Center

Things to do

Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

฿764
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

฿796
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

฿860
per traveller
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

฿4,780
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour

Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour

฿318
per traveller
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour
Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville

Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville

฿2,698
per adult
Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville
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Top hotels in Settlers Ridge

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC
The price is ฿3,540 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,540
฿5,169 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,045 reviews)
"The casino was the main reason I came to this property. It was my birthday celebration. The staff was very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC
The price is ฿4,185 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿4,185
฿4,667 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,845 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
196 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,085 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff. The parking was very easy. Overall, a good experience. The breakfast options were limited, but expected, and the pool was locked, which was a shame, but overall, it was clean, comfortable, and nice."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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Cherokee Grand Hotel
Newfound Lodge on the river

Newfound Lodge on the river

2 out of 5
1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC
The price is ฿2,079 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,079
฿2,318 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Smokey Mountain Gold & ...
7.4/10 Good! (91 reviews)
"Place is in shabby shape.stayed here years ago so sad now."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Newfound Lodge on the river
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
436 Paint Town Road, Cherokee, NC
The price is ฿3,446 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,446
฿3,843 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (670 reviews)
"The ladies at the front desk were very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.5 out of 5
376 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC
The price is ฿3,216 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,216
฿3,585 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good the price for the stay was expensive for 1 night"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Settlers Ridge

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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.

Hemphill Heights
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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.

Mountain Springs
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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.

White Diamond Estates
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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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

Countryside Acres
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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.

Apple Creek Acres
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Maple Springs

Check out nearby sights like Queen's Farm Stables while you're spending some time in Maple Springs and the surrounding area.

Maple Springs

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