Visit Downtown Waynesville
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
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Hotel was great. Only issue was the amount of walking between hotel, casino and parking.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Older hotel, shows wear & tear, but was clean and convenient
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Cherokee Grand Hotel
The room was clean and spacious. Some minor repairs needed to the bathroom door.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
We had a magnificent experience with the hotel. We accidentally forgot an envelope with $2500 cash which is stored under the mattress by my brother. When we realized it 3 days later, I called the hotel and very quickly I was told they found the envelop without touching it. We immediately drove 3.5 ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Property and room was very clean. Would stay there again, when in area.
Reviewed on 11 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
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Waynesville
Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course 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.
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.
