Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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
Fun destination!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
We love staying at this property. Have stayed here many times.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Spotless room. Huge shower with glass doors. A 50" TV with Netflix and other streaming apps if you have an account. A couple mins from casino. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Great room
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Everything was exactly as we booked it. The hotel is great, clean, and friendly staff. We will stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Newfound Lodge on the river
Clean comfortable room. Could use updated bedding, i.e pillows and comforter
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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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 Balsam Spa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hazelwood
When in Hazelwood, you can plan a visit to Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course, 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.
Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Downtown Waynesville by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Waynesville neighborhoods
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- LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Cataloochee Ski Area
- Western Carolina University
- Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
- Pisgah National Forest
- Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
- Cataloochee Valley
- Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
- Soco Falls
- Tube World
- Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance
- Tuckasegee River
- Cherokee Welcome Center
- Sliding Rock
- Oconaluftee Islands Park
- Mingo Falls
- Eastern Cherokee Agency
- Maggie Valley Gem Mine
- Lake Junaluska Golf Course
- Cherokee Mountainside Theatre
