Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Waynesville
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Waynesville Hotel Deals
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Room was clean!!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville
The Caboose was great, weather was cold/snowy. We had a great two night stay.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Very nice stay highly recommend 👌
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
The staff is amazing! Always very friendly and helpful!! Not a fancy hotel but always clean. Also close to a lot of places in Cherokee.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
The room was clean with a nice view of river. Friendly and accommodating staff. Great amenities.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Cherokee Grand Hotel
convenient to the casino but also all the kid friendly attractions. staff was friendly. clean in the room and common areas. highly recommended
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Waynesville
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ridgewood Estates
When in Ridgewood Estates, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Waynesville Recreation Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ivy Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Ivy Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queen's Farm Stables and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
