Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Waynesville
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
Smoky Mountain National Park is less than 10 minutes away! The hotel is centrally located to many food options and grocery stores. Harrah’s is right across the street if that is your thing. The room is spacious and clean. Staff are super friendly.
Reviewed on 24 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 Downtown Waynesville
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.
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.
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.
Ridgewood Estates
When in Ridgewood Estates, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Lake Logan, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Downtown Waynesville Travel Guide
- LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
- 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
