Maple Springs Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Maple Springs
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
Spot elk and visit historic buildings while camping, driving and hiking in the tranquil countryside of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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.
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.
Activities
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Maple Springs Hotel Deals
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
"Very pleased with our stay at this beautiful place"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas
"Great location to ride from, directly across from the best place in The Valley to eat breakfast (Joey’s). Jonathan’s Creek was a great stay for us and 3 more couples. Great sitting area out back by the creek too, very peaceful setting. Check in staff and housekeeping personnel were on point as well. ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Smoky Falls Lodge
"Total place to stay , eat and entertainment. Love this place we will be back"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
"Our bed was terrible"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Cozy Creek Cottages
"This is an accurate review of cabin #5, this is the basic cabin across from office. PROS: I had arrived with my sister and two small dogs. They were GREAT with the accompanying of the dogs. You pay for per night for each dog Cabin #5 backs up to a great open area for the dogs. There is a playground ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Springdale Resort
"Springdale is beautiful and the people are friendly. Rocky Face Tavern is delicious. 5 stars!"
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Maple Springs
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.
Downtown Waynesville
Though Downtown Waynesville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography.
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.
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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Wheels Through Time Museum.
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.
