Downtown 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

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

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
The possibilities for food gere are endless, lots of top notch restaurants! Hotel was laid out nicely and kept clean by staff . They have a great music venue that brings in talent from all genres. I am definitely going back soon!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Great place to stay quiet comfortable
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Riverfront Cabin, Mountain Views, Fishing, and Hiking!
The WiFi kept going in and out and some stink bugs. But overall great place!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Clean room, unable use amenities-pool/hot tub wish we have balcony overlooking creek
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
The bed was hard, and didn’t like the really small styrofoam coffee cups.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Both the price and room were great. Location right across the street from Harrahs Casino. Very convenient.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

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.
