Downtown Waynesville
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

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Cherokee tower is stunning. The room was clean, and the bed was just as comfortable as my bed at home.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Liked the staff, lobby and front porch of the hotel with the available rockers. Liked the coffee availability in the lobby but think you should consider a complimentary grab and go breakfast such as assorted yogurts, bananas and packaged bakery products that guest could grab for a quick fill up before ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Our room was clean, no bad odor, hot tub and pool clean, parking was not bad also
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
The property from the outside was seriously dated. A portion of it had outdoor access/motel style rooms. Thankfully we didn’t get one of those rooms. The staff was friendly & check in/check out was seamless. The rooms were clean but dated. They need to invest in new comforters and the pillows were ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Everything was nice and clean and the place was quiet. We will be back
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
Great weekend get away. Older motel but took me back as a kid. Nothing to complain about, just what was needed.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
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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 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.

