Ridgewood Estates Travel Guide
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
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.
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.
Smoky Mountain Jumphouse
Catch an event at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse and enjoy other activities in Waynesville such as golfing.Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Ridgewood Estates

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Room key didnt work in elevator, 2nd key wouldnt work either. Marijuana smoke smell in hallway cane in my room & gave me a migrane for over 12 hours. Bed had a thin sheet. If it got cold i was going to get cold . The most aggravating was in gordon ramsey food court when they call peoples name to ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Great hotel
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Staff friendly, courteous and helpful. Room clean.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
Room was clean and well kept. Staff very friendly and helpful. Used the casino shuttle multiple days. The shuttle driver was friendly and prompt with his pick up times. He was very clear where to meet the shuttle for a ride back to the hotel. No hot breakfast but had muffins, cereal, yogurt and bagels. ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Newfound Lodge on the river
Very friendly staff beautiful scenery.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
I’m near Cherokee often this is the first time trying this hotel. It’s amazing the staff is amazing the property is amazing. I will only stay here when going to Cherokee.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgewood Estates

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 Lake Logan.

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.

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

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

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.

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 Waynesville Recreation Center.
