Settlers Ridge Travel Guide

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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
Charlotte showing a river or creek and forest scenes

Cataloochee Valley

Spot elk and visit historic buildings while camping, driving and hiking in the tranquil countryside of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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

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.

Waynesville Recreation Center

Activities

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

AU$229
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Old Growth Forest Cascade

Old Growth Forest Cascade

AU$298
per adult
Old Growth Forest Cascade
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour

Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour

AU$15
per traveller
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Settlers Ridge Hotel Deals

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC
The price is AU$227 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$227
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,029 reviews)
"Another beautiful place adding to the bucket list for the future comeback. Would recommend to everyone."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,728 reviews)
"Great hotel. Area around it is transitioning. Nothing that impacted stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
196 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)
Good value
"A clean and pleasant place. Breakfast is spare but adequate. A good value for the cost."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

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Cherokee Grand Hotel
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
436 Paint Town Road, Cherokee, NC
The price is AU$174 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$174
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (533 reviews)
"The property and rooms were very clean. They also had a nice continental breakfast spread."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.5 out of 5
376 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC
Fully refundable
The price is AU$193 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$193
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Be more considerate, if its your fault.
"I was very disappointed that I had to wait 1hour and 30 minutes for the 3pm check-in. They did not accommodate me with anything to address their shortcoming."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

2 out of 5
660 Painttown Road, US 19 North/660 Painttown Rd, Cherokee, NC
The price is AU$115 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$115
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Across the street from Casino."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino
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Other neighbourhoods around Settlers Ridge

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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.

Hemphill Heights
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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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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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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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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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

Apple Creek Acres
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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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