Waynesville, NC

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Waynesville

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Downtown Waynesville

While Downtown Waynesville might 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 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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Apple Creek Acres

When in Apple Creek Acres, you can plan a visit to Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Wheels Through Time Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Apple Creek Acres
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Hazelwood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hazelwood and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance.

Hazelwood
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Mountain Springs

When in Mountain Springs, you can plan a visit to Cataloochee Ski Area and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mountain Springs
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Walker-In-the-Hills

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Walker-In-the-Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance and Wheels Through Time Museum.

Walker-In-the-Hills
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
2.5 out of 5
130 Shiloh Trl, Waynesville, NC
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 ...
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge
2 out of 5
232 Phillips Rd, Waynesville, NC
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 ...
Econo Lodge
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
2 out of 5
79 Liner Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC
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 ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
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Reviews of Waynesville

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
84
5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
81
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Waynesville is an awesome little mountain town. Small, but feels big in some ways. Excellent dining options and shopping, and several grocery stores. Locals know all of this, but being from out of state, I would classify it as a best-kept-secret.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Waynesville is a charming small town with nice shops (including a Mast General Store) and good restaurant choices.

5/5 - Excellent

Sharan

Beautiful mountain town. Great restaurants. peaceful

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Waynesville is our favorite small town. Artistic, quaint, friendly and not really touristy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely town with lots of hiking, shopping, great restaurants and minutes from Asheville.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great town with a variety of shops, stores, and antiques.

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