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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.
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.
Downtown Waynesville Hotel Deals
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Clean Room Pleasant staff Quiet room quick elevators indoor pool. All around Great stay.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Clean rooms and quiet
Reviewed on 24 November 2025
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Staff was friendly & helpful. Room was perfect. Location, close to Casino.
Reviewed on 20 November 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
the room was clean and the staff was very helpful and polite. The only issue was that the AC is too loud.
Reviewed on 22 November 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 November 2025
Newfound Lodge on the river
The room was dated but clean. Loved the balcony over the river
Reviewed on 23 November 2025
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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 Balsam Spa.
Hazelwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hazelwood and surrounding area, you can visit Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
Apple Creek Acres
When in Apple Creek Acres, you can plan a visit to Queen's Farm Stables and Wheels Through Time Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ridgewood Estates
While Ridgewood Estates isn't home to many top sights, Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
Crestview Pointe
While Crestview Pointe might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Balsam Spa.
Countryside Acres
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Countryside Acres and surrounding area, you can visit Queen's Farm Stables and Wheels Through Time Museum.
Downtown Waynesville, NC
- Places of interest
- Downtown Waynesville Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Waynesville neighborhoods
- Downtown Waynesville Hotels by Brand
- LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Cataloochee Ski Area
- Western Carolina University
- Pisgah National Forest
- Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
- Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
- Wheels Through Time Museum
- Cataloochee Valley
- Museum of the Cherokee Indian
- Soco Falls
- Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
- Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
- Nantahala National Forest
- Tube World
- Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo
- Cherokee Welcome Center
- Sliding Rock
- Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance
- Tuckasegee River
- Mingo Falls
- Looking Glass Falls
- Oconaluftee Islands Park
- Oconaluftee Visitor Center
- Eastern Cherokee Agency
- Maggie Valley Gem Mine
- Waterrock Knob
- Lake Junaluska Golf Course
- Cold Mountain
- Cherokee Mountainside Theatre
- Fantasy Golf & Game Room
