Ivy Hills Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Hazelwood Soap Company
You can find out about the history of Waynesville with a trip to Hazelwood Soap Company. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Ivy Hills

Parkway Inn
The heater made an awful sound after being on for a little while, it was super cold in the room when I got there so it took forever to heat it up The hot water didn't really get too hot but it was warm enough to take a shower. My biggest issue was when I arrived The website claims the price you see ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Needs some updating in the rooms
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
The lodge was very nice but Expedia really let me down. The Lodge had no booking for me. The staff at the lodge was no help at all so I had to pay for the three nights again on another card. I have not resolved this yet Expedia. I would highly recommend this lodge in Bryson City NC.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
We stayed here and it was very convenient for us. We were there for the casino, FYI they offer free shuttle to the casino until 1 a.m.! Easy check-in, easy check-out and the staff was amazing. Thank you! Definitely staying here again.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
The staff is amazing! Always very friendly and helpful!! Not a fancy hotel but always clean. Also close to a lot of places in Cherokee.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Not So Good: The workout room was disappointing. The treadmill was out of order. The elliptical machine was not working. Would light up and then stop when started. The floor needed to be swept. The hotel did seem a bit worn and dated in wall coverings and furnishings. Porch door was a bit unstable ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ivy Hills

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.

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.

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.

Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Hazelwood Soap Company are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Waynesville
Though Downtown Waynesville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hazelwood Soap Company and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

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.
