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.
Smoky Mountain Jumphouse
Catch an event at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse and enjoy other activities in Waynesville such as golfing.Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
Appalachian Mountain Scenic Drives: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Clean Room Pleasant staff Quiet room quick elevators indoor pool. All around Great stay.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Always a great stay!! No bad report. Thanks Great Smokies.. See you again soon.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Staff was friendly & helpful. Room was perfect. Location, close to Casino.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
I enjoyed my stay, nice walk to the Casino and store
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
River was a nice touch. Relaxing. Very clean. Breakfast tasted like home cooking which is rare in continental breakfast items. Bed and pillows very comfy. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Newfound Lodge on the river
Nice view from balcony rooms are clean, only two problems, no decent chairs to sit in and the toilet is extremely low. Other than that, it was a good place to stay.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Waynesville
Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Balsam Spa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hazelwood
When in Hazelwood, you can plan a visit to Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Crestview Pointe
Though Crestview Pointe may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Balsam Spa.
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.
