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.
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 River Ridge

The Terrace at Lake Junaluska
all was ok
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Smoky Falls Lodge
The food in the restaurant was absolutely excellent, in fact if I had to find one fault with the room it would probably be the TV channels. Local channels would’ve been nice especially for the news
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore by IHG
The parking area ppeared to be safe. A left turn out of the hotel driveway onto the busy road is very difficult due to the dense bushes and curve of the road, creating a blind spot. But , the back entrance is much better.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Clarion Hotel Conference Center
Staff are wonderful been here a month for out of town work
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area
I did not eat the breakfast .. My room was clean ..It was small but it was clean. .he coffee there in the lobby was delicious the front desk clerks were very friendly and nice. My only complaint about the quality inn was the beds ..they were very uncomfortable. Seems like when you would lay down ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas
Always nice here. They even called because they thought I left toiletries in the room!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
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.

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.