River Ridge Travel Guide

Waynesville

Popular places to visit

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center

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.

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
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Cataloochee Valley

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Cataloochee Valley

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.

Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

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.

Lake Junaluska Golf Course

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.

Queen's Farm Stables

Balsam Spa

Enjoy a trip to Balsam Spa and popular activities such as golfing in Waynesville. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Balsam Spa

Top hotels in River Ridge

Smoky Falls Lodge
Smoky Falls Lodge
3 out of 5
2550 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Maggie Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (982 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and atmosphere was great. Had agreat dining area and bar."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

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Comfort Inn Biltmore West
Comfort Inn Biltmore West
2.5 out of 5
15 Crowell Rd, Asheville, NC
The price is 2.089.305 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
2.089.305 ₫
2.360.916 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient and nice staff. Decent breakfast, although the milk tasted sour. Found a leak in the bathroom ceiling, probably due to a plumbing issue in the room above, but we got an upgrade to a different room. Was a little disappointed the manager wouldn’t give me a reduced rate for a second night ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Comfort Inn Biltmore West
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
2.5 out of 5
2807 Hwy 74 E, Sylva, NC
The price is 1.978.777 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
1.978.777 ₫
2.196.444 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sylva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
"Clean and convenient to everything I wanted to do."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore by IHG
Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore by IHG
3 out of 5
435 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC
The price is 2.274.963 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.274.963 ₫
2.570.708 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Ok place for one nite"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore by IHG
Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area
Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area
2.5 out of 5
3777 Soco Road Rt 19, Maggie Valley, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.741.523 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
1.741.523 ₫
1.933.091 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Maggie Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (836 reviews)
"Overall it’s a nice place to stay. The beds were really comfortable, shower had decent pressure, and the room was very clean upon arrival. It’s in a really good area - not sketchy like some places. There were only 4 things that could be improved in my opinion: The refrigerator in our room kept things ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
2.5 out of 5
130 Shiloh Trl, Waynesville, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.614.639 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
2.614.639 ₫
2.902.278 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waynesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (929 reviews)
"The property was beautiful. It was very clean and well taken care of."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around River Ridge

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Glens of Ironduff

Queen's Farm Stables is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Glens of Ironduff and the surrounding area.

Glens of Ironduff
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Heavens Holler

If you're spending some time in Heavens Holler, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cataloochee Valley are top sights worth seeing.

Heavens Holler
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Maple Springs

Check out nearby sights like Queen's Farm Stables while you're spending some time in Maple Springs and the surrounding area.

Maple Springs
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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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

Countryside Acres
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White Diamond Estates

While White Diamond Estates may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cataloochee Ski Area and Cataloochee Valley.

White Diamond Estates
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Mountain Springs

While there might not be top attractions in Mountain Springs, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cataloochee Ski Area and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

Mountain Springs

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