Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A town with a main street lined with buildings, surrounded by green hills and mountains.
A night sky with clouds and a visible moon.
A wooden sign with a green frog and the text "frogs leap" and "public house" on it.

Stay near popular Downtown Waynesville attractions

LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography

7.8/10 (10 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

AU$33
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure

Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour

AU$209
per adult
Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

AU$35
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
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Our pick of the best Downtown Waynesville Hotel Deals

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive Cherokee NC
The price is AU$129 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$129
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,594 reviews)
"The hotel (Soco) and rooms definitely show their age. The bed was poor to sleep in, the shower/bathrub is old with jets still (yuck), the toilet needs about 3 flushes to work. AC was very loud. No shower gel only a bar soap, not really suitable in this day and age!"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
436 Paint Town Road Cherokee NC
The price is AU$177 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$177
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,165 reviews)
"Will before definitely return"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$140
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
196 Paint Town Rd Cherokee NC
The price is AU$108 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$108
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,278 reviews)
"Everything good"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
248 WBI Drive Dillsboro NC
The price is AU$159 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$159
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillsboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Laurel Landing-Log Cabin w/Hot Tub, Pet Friendly

Laurel Landing-Log Cabin w/Hot Tub, Pet Friendly

Maggie Valley NC
Stay at this cabin in Maggie Valley. Enjoy a garden, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Cataloochee Ski Area and Wheels Through Time ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The photos really can't capture the charm and details of this cabin! Every single thing we could want was avaliable and clean. We would love to return for a week!! Here's hoping!"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

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Laurel Landing-Log Cabin w/Hot Tub, Pet Friendly
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Waynesville

Find the best Downtown Waynesville areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfall, a river, and a red house with a wooden deck.

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.

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.

A mountainous landscape with a valley, a winding road, and a small settlement.

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 Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

A waterfall, a river, and a red house with a wooden deck.

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.

A waterfall, a river, and a red house with a wooden deck.

Settlers Ridge

While Settlers Ridge 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 Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide

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