Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide

Waynesville

A town with a main street lined with buildings, surrounded by green hills and mountains.
A night sky with clouds and a visible moon.
A wooden sign with a green frog and the text "frogs leap" and "public house" on it.

Stay near popular Downtown Waynesville attractions

LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography

7.8/10 (10 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

฿809
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

฿759
per traveller
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

฿5,061
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
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Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive Cherokee NC
The price is ฿1,439 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿1,439
฿2,948 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in their ...
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
436 Paint Town Road Cherokee NC
The price is ฿2,501 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿2,501
฿2,876 total
25 Nov - 26 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 ...
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC
The price is ฿2,562 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
฿2,562
฿2,947 total
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,810 reviews)
"There wasn't any hot water and tge water pressure was bad."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

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. ...
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Cherokee Grand Hotel
Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

2 out of 5
125 Tee Pee Drive Whittier NC
The price is ฿2,096 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿2,096
฿2,368 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whittier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
248 WBI Drive Dillsboro NC
The price is ฿3,116 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿3,116
฿3,521 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillsboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff, nice big room. Enjoyed breakfast and view. Very convenient location"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown Waynesville

Find the best Downtown Waynesville areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfall, a river, and a red house with a wooden deck.

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.

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 Waynesville Recreation Center.

A mountainous landscape with a valley, a winding road, and a small settlement.

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 LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Wheels Through Time Museum.

A waterfall, a river, and a red house with a wooden deck.

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.

A waterfall, a river, and a red house with a wooden deck.

Settlers Ridge

While Settlers Ridge 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 Maggie Valley Gem Mine.

Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide