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

Black Balsam Bald

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

AU$34
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$211
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
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert

Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert

AU$160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

AU$211
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Long range view from Kuwohi Mountain

Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) Smoky Mountains Tour

AU$225
per adult
Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) Smoky Mountains Tour
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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$126 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$126
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
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$112 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$112
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,258 reviews)
"First time staying here very clean,friendly staff. Its in a great location close to the Casino. Will definitely stay again l!"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC
The price is AU$126 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$126
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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$111 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$111
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,288 reviews)
"Great Hotel Weekdays. Price almost Triples for the Weekend. Rooms Are Clean, Nice but Dated to the 90's. $100 Max Maybe $150 For the weekends NOT No $200+"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

2 out of 5
125 Tee Pee Drive Whittier NC
The price is AU$110 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$110
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whittier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
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$160 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$160
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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
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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 Waynesville Recreation Center.

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 Waynesville Recreation Center.

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 LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Wheels Through Time Museum.

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 Gem Mine.

Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide

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