Settlers 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.
LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
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.
Top hotels in Settlers Ridge

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
I was here for work, but as always, very clean and nothing to say but great things about my stay.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
No fault of hotel, but during week days there are constant noisy large dump trucks going to and from a near-by rock quarry during normal working hours across the river.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. It was clean and quiet. Breakfast had a very limited selection, but was sufficient.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Nice place, pleasant staff. We enjoyed our stay at this property. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
We did not have time for any visits to these locations.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Cozy Creek Cottages
Loved that our large deck was about 6' from the creek as it swiftly flowed over rocks making little white caps and white sound of rushing water soothed away all our troubles There's a large round wrought iron table on the deck with armed chairs. Bring a cushion. The interior is a one bedroom corrage. ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Settlers Ridge

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.

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.

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.

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 Wheels Through Time Museum.

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.

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.
