Mountain Springs Travel Guide
Waynesville
Visit Mountain Springs
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.
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
Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Mountain Springs
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
The room was clean except a little cold til we found the thermostat....For. breakfast We ate at Selu cafe where the man made the omelets in front of you very entertaining and was very good. THE casino was very clean looking i had a real good time
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Room was decent
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Great Hotel! Book a river front room if you can. The view is gorgeous. If you can't no worries, they have a huge patio w/ seating you can hang out on w/ the river view. Just Beautiful.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Super convenient, clean, and friendly hotel for our one-night stay for a concert at Harrah's Event Center. They have a shuttle that runs to/from the casino every 20 minutes. The hotel is older, but our room was very clean, comfortable and spacious. The price was reasonable, too.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Front desk staff friendly, helpful and readily available
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
When we got there we didn’t have reservations! No place to stay. Even tho I called and confirmed and had a confirmation number No apologies no help nothing
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Springs
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.
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.
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 Festival Grounds.
Maple Springs
Check out nearby sights like Queen's Farm Stables while you're spending some time in Maple Springs and the surrounding area.
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 Wheels Through Time Museum.
Glens of Ironduff
Queen's Farm Stables is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Glens of Ironduff and the surrounding area.
