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
Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Stephanie checked me in and was amazing. I really apprecia
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
We stay in this area a lot and we have found our new favorite place when the casino has lost their minds… The staff were very friendly and the room was great. Roomy area and comfortable bed!! Clean room and we had a smoking room. I like that they offer smoking and non-smoking rooms.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Newfound Lodge on the river
All good. Room a bit outdated
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Yes. Love it.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
Everything was great
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
Excellent 100% plus A
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Waynesville
Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Waynesville Recreation Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hazelwood
When in Hazelwood, you can plan a visit to Balsam Spa 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 Balsam Spa 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 Queen's Farm Stables and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
