Ridgewood Estates Travel Guide
Waynesville
Visit Ridgewood Estates
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
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 Ridgewood Estates
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
It was our 50th anniversary and Cherokee did not disappoint! We will be visiting again!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Staff was great! Clean rooms, perfect location! We will stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Great staff and room
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Clean room wonderful pool comfortable breakfast room good food
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Newfound Lodge on the river
All good. Room a bit outdated
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
Excellent 100% plus A
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgewood Estates
Crestview Pointe
Though Crestview Pointe may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Logan and Waynesville Recreation Center.
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.
Downtown Waynesville
Though Downtown Waynesville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Waynesville Recreation Center and Balsam Spa.
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.
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.
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.
