River Ridge 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in River Ridge
Comfort Inn Biltmore West
This is not a bad place at all to stay. The morning staff was very accomodating. The check in was not really the best and the attendant seemed very short, but it worked out. The laundry facility only has one washer and dryer and that really is not a good thing, but fortunately there were no other ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Room was clean staff was friendly and helpful, breakfast was good , the only complaint was that the hallways needed to be vacuumed!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Cozy Creek Cottages
Absolutely loved the little cottages, feels like a home away from home… check-in took less than 5 minutes & checkout was a breeze! Full kitchen fully stocked! Thats what i loved the most 100% and a dishwasher, i dont even have a dishwasher at home so I truely was on vacation not having to hand wash ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas
Very clean, nice hot water, the pillows was amazing to sleep on. Staff was really nice. I was very late to our room and the staff had my key ready & waiting on me. Thank you for that. Also no breakfast in cluding. So make sure you have a plan for that. Love the hotel thanks
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Smoky Falls Lodge
Our room was beautiful and spacious. We sitting by the creek. Will book again in the future
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville West near Biltmore
Everything was great, clean. Easy checkin and checkout.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Ridge
Glens of Ironduff
Queen's Farm Stables is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Glens of Ironduff and the surrounding area.
Maple Springs
Check out nearby sights like Queen's Farm Stables while you're spending some time in Maple Springs and the surrounding area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
