Ridgewood Estates Travel Guide
Waynesville
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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.
Top hotels in Ridgewood Estates

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
All food selections were delicious. Hotel is beautiful and clean.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
The staff at the front desk were not terribly helpful during check-in.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Cherokee Grand Hotel
Very nice people ☺️
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Clean, good location, lots of stores and restaurants in the area Right across the street from Harrah's casino.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Newfound Lodge on the river
Wonderful
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
The thermostat was not working properly so the first night was challenging. It was fixed the 2nd day. I believe maintenance should be checking these regularly. Other than that, our stay was great & the staff was wonderful.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgewood Estates

Crestview Pointe
Though Crestview Pointe may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Lake Logan.

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.

Downtown Waynesville
Though Downtown Waynesville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables.

Frog Level
Frog Level might not have many top sights, but Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Queen's Farm Stables are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Walker-In-the-Hills
When in Walker-In-the-Hills, you can plan a visit to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance and Wheels Through Time Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ridgewood Estates Travel Guide
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
- Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
- Wheels Through Time Museum
- Museum of the Cherokee Indian
- Soco Falls
- Cataloochee Valley
- Oconaluftee Islands Park
- Cherokee Mountainside Theatre
- Cold Mountain
- Tube World
