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.
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 Settlers Ridge
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
"I liked having the opportunity to not drive looking for activities in the area. Everything was at the hotel."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
"My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and decided to stay here. OMG!! The staff there is TOP TIER! Best customer service I have EVER had in a hotel setting! The lobby is beautifully decorated and clean as a whistle! The moment we checked in we knew we made the right choice! The room was ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Cherokee Grand Hotel
"Friendly helpful staff….fair price"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
"Breakfast was horrible! Sausage was cooked too many times. Left over a few days! Biscuits hard as rock!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
"Everything was better than we expected!!! Very happy with our choice of the Stonebrook over other options in the area! You will be too!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Clarion Pointe Cherokee
"Hi my name is Betty I and my son and his wife stay there and it was a beautiful rooms we really like it everything was great we would stay the next time when we go to Cherokee north Carolina thank you so much"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Settlers 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.
