River Ridge
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

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

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Top hotels in River Ridge

Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore by IHG
The room was extremely clean & breakfast buffet is great! Also, the hotel was nicely remodeled
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Comfort Inn Biltmore West
Clean and comfortable, fresh breakfast, and remodeling in progress.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Smoky Falls Lodge
Great size room with fireplace
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska
Arrived really late and staff was so friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Red Roof Inn Asheville - Biltmore West
The room was clean but it did have a particular smell, like old. But the employees were amazing and the treatment was class A.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Clarion Hotel Conference Center
Hotel staff was nice, room was clean, I never got a washcloth, they said they ran out. Elevator went out one day which was a hassle since I had to carry a stroller downstairs. Quiet area peaceful stay. The restaurant was GREAT!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around River Ridge

Glens of Ironduff
Queen's Farm Stables is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Glens of Ironduff and the surrounding area.

Maple Springs
Check out nearby sights like Queen's Farm Stables while you're spending some time in Maple Springs and the surrounding area.

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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

White Diamond Estates
While White Diamond Estates may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cataloochee Ski Area and Cataloochee Valley.

Mountain Springs
While there might not be top attractions in Mountain Springs, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cataloochee Ski Area and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

Hemphill Heights
While there might not be top attractions in Hemphill Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cataloochee Ski Area and Wheels Through Time Museum.


