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 LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography.

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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Hazelwood

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

Hazelwood
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Apple Creek Acres

When in Apple Creek Acres, you can plan a visit to Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Apple Creek Acres
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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
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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
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
2.5 out of 5
130 Shiloh Trl, Waynesville, NC
The price is SAR 338 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
SAR 338
SAR 375 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (909 reviews)
Nice affordable place!
"Great place with a view !!"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
2 out of 5
79 Liner Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC
The price is SAR 306 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
SAR 306
SAR 340 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (758 reviews)
"This is an older property, but it is well maintained. Things like decor, the bathroom and furniture aren’t to higher level franchise competitors. But you aren’t paying those prices either. Great view from every room. I’d gladly stay here again if the opportunity arose."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge
2 out of 5
232 Phillips Rd, Waynesville, NC
The price is SAR 308 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
SAR 308
SAR 341 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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! (612 reviews)
"The staff is the nicest friendliest staff I have dealt with anywhere."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Econo Lodge
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.
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! (112 reviews)
Review
"We had a good trip."

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

Your Smoky Mountain Cabin suite…In the heart of the Smokies. Dog friendly!
Serene mountain view home with wraparound deck, washer/dryer, & AC
Serene mountain view home with wraparound deck, washer/dryer, & AC
Waynesville
Stay at this vacation home in Waynesville. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Queen's Farm Stables and Lake Junaluska ...
nice view
"The property had a wonderful view. Very close to town. I can see where it would be good in the winter to 4x4, however I live in the mountains and it was fine. The cabin was clean. I only have to complaints there is a need for new pots and the fireplace was not working. I have one at home but my friend ..."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Serene mountain view home with wraparound deck, washer/dryer, & AC
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Its a great place to relax and unwind."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

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

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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
19
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.