Downtown Waynesville, NC
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Popular places to visit

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
Learn about the events happening at 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
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cataloochee Valley during your travels in Waynesville. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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.
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.
Downtown Waynesville Hotel Deals

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Great stay!
Reviewed on 29 January 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
Perfect location
Reviewed on 28 January 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Clean room
Reviewed on 27 January 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Clean rooms, staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 24 January 2026

Riverfront Cabin, Mountain Views, Fishing, and Hiking!
The host was most receptive and quick to answer all the questions I had. The cabin is right on the river with the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad track straight across. It's peaceful and scenic. The cabin is small and warm. I felt welcomed and hope to visit again!
Reviewed on 20 December 2025

The Glamping Collective
Really nice stay! Unique and fun glamping experience.
Reviewed on 27 June 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Waynesville

Frog Level
Though Frog Level might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Smoky Mountain Jumphouse.

Hazelwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hazelwood and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance.

Fairway Hills
Fairway Hills 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.

Apple Creek Acres
When in Apple Creek Acres, you can plan a visit to Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ridgewood Estates
While Ridgewood Estates isn't home to many top sights, Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Waynesville Recreation Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ivy Hills
When in Ivy Hills, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Wheels Through Time Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Waynesville, NC
- LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Cataloochee Ski Area
- Western Carolina University
- Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
- Pisgah National Forest
- Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
- Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
- Museum of the Cherokee Indian
- Wheels Through Time Museum
- Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
- Soco Falls
- Tube World
- Nantahala National Forest
- Tuckasegee River
- Cataloochee Valley
- Sliding Rock
- Oconaluftee Islands Park
- Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo
- Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance
- Oconaluftee Visitor Center
- Mingo Falls
- Looking Glass Falls
- Lake Junaluska Golf Course
- Cherokee Welcome Center
- Moore Cove Falls
- Cold Mountain
- Harris Regional Hospital
- Davidson River
- Southwestern Community College
- Waterrock Knob
