River Ridge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center

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.

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
Charlotte showing a river or creek and forest scenes

Cataloochee Valley

5/5(2 reviews)

Spot elk and visit historic buildings while camping, driving and hiking in the tranquil countryside of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Cataloochee Valley

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.

Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

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.

Lake Junaluska Golf Course

Smoky Mountain Jumphouse

Catch an event at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse and enjoy other activities in Waynesville such as golfing.Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Smoky Mountain Jumphouse

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.

Queen's Farm Stables

Activities

Beautiful Waterfall

Clear Creek Falls Hike

NZ$165
per adult
Clear Creek Falls Hike
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Tour

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$42
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self Driving Tour

Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

NZ$28
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

NZ$250
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike

Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike

NZ$125
per adult
Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike
Family Friendly Rafting

Scenic Floats on the Pigeon River with Big Creek Expeditions

NZ$77
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Scenic Floats on the Pigeon River with Big Creek Expeditions
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Our pick of the best River Ridge Hotel Deals

Comfort Inn Biltmore West
Comfort Inn Biltmore West
2.5 out of 5
15 Crowell Rd, Asheville, NC
The price is NZ$142 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$142
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location, comfy beds, nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Comfort Inn Biltmore West
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
2.5 out of 5
2807 Hwy 74 E, Sylva, NC
The price is NZ$150 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$150
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sylva. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (506 reviews)
"The room was clean. Breakfast was average. We didn’t have pets but the neighbors did and the dogs barked a lot. Laundry facilities were out of service and it was inconvenient to have to find a laundry mat. We came in on a motorcycle and luggage was limited so we booked a room with laundry facilities. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Smoky Falls Lodge
Smoky Falls Lodge
3 out of 5
2550 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Maggie Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (988 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

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Smoky Falls Lodge
Best Western Mountainbrook Inn
Best Western Mountainbrook Inn
2.5 out of 5
3811 Soco Road Route 19, Maggie Valley, NC
The price is NZ$146 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$146
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Maggie Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Best Western Mountainbrook Inn
Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge
Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge
2.5 out of 5
2716 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC
Stay at this hotel in Maggie Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (387 reviews)
"Wonderful property right on the creek with balconies on some of the rooms. Picnic tables and grills by the creek for your use. Quiet and comfy room. The room was a little vintage, but very clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again. Check in was super easy and a very nice lady checked ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

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Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
2.5 out of 5
130 Shiloh Trl, Waynesville, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$173 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$173
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waynesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (943 reviews)
"exceeded our expectations, everything was spot on, the property os well maintained, lawn care was there during our stay, a gentleman inspecting and replacing fire extinguishers. and it is clean. one ice machine broke or was just out of ice, but i know ice machines and they break alot, but they have ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around River Ridge

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Glens of Ironduff

Queen's Farm Stables is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Glens of Ironduff and the surrounding area.

Glens of Ironduff
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Heavens Holler

If you're spending some time in Heavens Holler, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cataloochee Valley are top sights worth seeing.

Heavens Holler
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Maple Springs

Check out nearby sights like Queen's Farm Stables while you're spending some time in Maple Springs and the surrounding area.

Maple Springs
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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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Wheels Through Time Museum.

Countryside Acres
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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.

White Diamond Estates
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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.

Mountain Springs

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