Waynesville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Charlotte which includes forest scenes, a house and tranquil scenes
Charlotte which includes a river or creek and forests
Cataloochee Valley which includes a house and a garden
Charlotte featuring forest scenes and a house
Cataloochee Valley which includes a house and a garden

Where to stay in Waynesville

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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 Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

Apple Creek Acres
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Downtown Waynesville

Though Downtown Waynesville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Smoky Mountain Jumphouse.

Downtown Waynesville
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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.

Hemphill Heights
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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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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.

Hazelwood
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Walker-In-the-Hills

When in Walker-In-the-Hills, you can plan a visit to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance and Wheels Through Time Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Walker-In-the-Hills
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$175 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$175
27 July - 28 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! (946 reviews)
"Will stay there again"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
Econo Lodge

Econo Lodge

2 out of 5
232 Phillips Rd, Waynesville, NC
The price is NZ$151 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$151
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (629 reviews)
"Overall a wonderful experience!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Econo Lodge
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC

Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC

2 out of 5
79 Liner Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$146 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$146
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Waynesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (768 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy, Quiet and Private, Giant Jacuzzi Tub, 25 minutes to Asheville & Cherokee

Cozy, Quiet and Private, Giant Jacuzzi Tub, 25 minutes to Asheville & Cherokee

Waynesville
Stay at this apartment in Waynesville. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Queen's Farm Stables and Lake Junaluska Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Questions about stay
"We only had 2 washclothes and I sent a message with no response. Also I have lost a bracelet and wonder if I left it there. It is an Easter bracelet with lots of pastel colors and a cross charm.."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Cozy, Quiet and Private, Giant Jacuzzi Tub, 25 minutes to Asheville & Cherokee
Your Smoky Mountain Cabin suite…In the heart of the Smokies. Dog friendly!

Your Smoky Mountain Cabin suite…In the heart of the Smokies. Dog friendly!

Waynesville
Stay at this cabin in Waynesville. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Haywood County ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
Beautiful Relaxing Stay
"The property was wonderful, very quiet and relaxing. We're very appreciative of all the extras, the hot tub, fire pit, coffee, snacks, menu/brochures for local restaurants/events, and dog friendly. The location is beautiful and quiet but a quick drive to downtown Waynesville. Denise was a wonderful ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Your Smoky Mountain Cabin suite…In the heart of the Smokies. Dog friendly!
Wonderful views, wrap around deck, 4 bedrooms, May Discount

Wonderful views, wrap around deck, 4 bedrooms, May Discount

Waynesville
Book a stay at this golf chalet in Waynesville. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Balsam Spa and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
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"Felt like home. Clean, quiet, comfortable. Lots to do just minutes away. Great home base for laid back morning, afternoon, or all day excursions - all the shops in downtown Waynesville, the Parkway, Christopher Farms, Lake Junaluska, all highly recommended."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Wonderful views, wrap around deck, 4 bedrooms, May Discount
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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

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

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.

Waynesville Recreation Center

Activities

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
Old Growth Forest Cascade

Old Growth Forest Cascade

NZ$325
per adult
Old Growth Forest Cascade
Upper Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting

Upper Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting

NZ$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Upper Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting
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