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

฿794
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

฿827
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure

Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour

฿4,963
per adult
Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour
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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 ฿1,409 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿1,409
฿2,886 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ฿3,467 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,467
฿3,987 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,137 reviews)
"Excellent for a basic stay. Convenient to Harrahs. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Pool and breakfast good enough."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
196 Paint Town Rd Cherokee NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,472 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,472
฿2,842 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC
The price is ฿3,277 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿3,277
฿3,769 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (1,878 reviews)
"the location is great close to dining fuel and entertainment"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
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 ฿3,197 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,197
฿3,612 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,024 reviews)
"It was a very clean hotel and friendly staff. I would prefer that the shampoo, conditioner, and soap was attached lower in the shower because it is difficult to reach for shorter people (and kids). We will return for a future stay."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn

2.5 out of 5
1455 Acquoni Road Cherokee NC
The price is ฿2,085 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,085
฿2,398 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
Bay Mountain Inn
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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 Queen's Farm Stables.

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.

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 Festival Grounds.

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 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 Queen's Farm Stables and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide