Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide
Waynesville



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
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.

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.
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
"I booked a room on Expedia as a non-smoking king size room. When I checked in they gave a smoking room king size and was told that since I booked through a third party this is what I had to take. Not thrilled and the room and floor smelled terrible. Room service was not offered so I had to beg the ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
"Really great location, local lodgey feel- rooms basic but everything you would need!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
"There is a good amount of parking. The rooms were nice could use a little bit updating. The showers were the thing I enjoyed the most water pressure was great. I will definitely stay at this hotel again."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
"Heating and Air Conditioning was extremely noisy"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
"Great experience and perfect location, right across from the casino!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
"When I first arrived into room ,the floor was not swept,dead flies on window sill,curtains that were not hung properly holes in curtains. No outdoor seats or table like every other room had,had to take next room over when they left.Day 2 toilet was plugged had to ask for plunger and do myself. I ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Waynesville

Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography 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 Pigeon River.

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 Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

Ridgewood Estates
When in Ridgewood Estates, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Balsam Spa, 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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Wheels Through Time Museum.
