River Ridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
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.
Waynesville Recreation Center
Take the family on an outing to Waynesville Recreation Center during your trip to Waynesville. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the golf courses.
Activities

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Our pick of the best River Ridge Hotel Deals

Comfort Inn Biltmore West
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Smoky Falls Lodge
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Best Western Mountainbrook Inn
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Clarion Hotel Conference Center
Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around River Ridge

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.