Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
No problems
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Friendly and courteous staff, close to the casino. Amazing value for the money
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Overall great stay!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
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Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
The Glamping Collective
Really nice stay! Unique and fun glamping experience.
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025
Newfound Lodge on the river
Easy and fast
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Waynesville
Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hazelwood
When in Hazelwood, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Waynesville Recreation Center.
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.
Ridgewood Estates
When in Ridgewood Estates, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Waynesville Recreation Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
