Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide
Waynesville
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Downtown Waynesville
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Pool was under maintenance when we went.
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 location on the Tuckasegee River and a short drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park .
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
Our stay was clean, comfortable bed, and next morning continental breakast. We walk a short ditance and to the casino. Enjoyed the evening and meal delightful, to be so close. All in all a great place tosaty and a great price.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Excellent Breakfast, Clean room, Great staff,
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Waynesville
Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hazelwood
When in Hazelwood, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course 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 Queen's Farm Stables.
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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables, 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.
