Guidebook for Waynesville
Food Scene
Fat Buddies Ribs & Barbecue
193 Waynesville PlazaExcellent barbeque
Hurley's Creekside Dining & Rhum Bar
4352 Soco RdGreat family restaurant
Nick & Nate's Pizzeria
111 N Main StCentrally located in Downtown Waynesville on Main Street
Sweet Onion
39 Miller StContemporary dining in an upscale atmosphere
Apple Creek Cafe
111 N Main StPerfect place for lunch
56 Commerce St
56 Commerce StreetMusic on weekends at microbrewery.
Joey's Pancake House
4309 Soco RdBest breakfast offerings in the area.
Good American food and plenty of flat screen TV to catch your favorite sporting event.
14 locals recommend
Legends Sports Bar And Grill
3865 Soco RdGood American food and plenty of flat screen TV to catch your favorite sporting event.
Salty Dog's Seafood & Grill
3567 Soco RdAmerican Eatery and Sports Grill
Frankie's Italian Trattoria
1037 Soco RdExcellent Italian meals in a contemporary setting.
Guayabitos
3422 Soco RdReasonably priced authentic Mexican cuisine.
All you can eat family style restaurant serving up reasonable priced meals.
15 locals recommend
Country Vittles Family Style Restaurant
3589 Soco RdAll you can eat family style restaurant serving up reasonable priced meals.
Sagebrush Steakhouse
895 Russ AveHigh quality food at excellent prices.
Shopping
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveBoutique shopping and exciting dining
Vibrant small town surrounded by magnificent views of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fine shops, galleries, and restaurants line Main Street's tree-lined brick sidewalks.
32 locals recommend
Downtown Waynesville Association
9 S Main StVibrant small town surrounded by magnificent views of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fine shops, galleries, and restaurants line Main Street's tree-lined brick sidewalks.
An emporium filled with everything for life in the last century and today in historic downtown Waynesville.
60 locals recommend
Mast General Store, Waynesville NC
63 N Main StAn emporium filled with everything for life in the last century and today in historic downtown Waynesville.
Smoky Mountain Steel Horses
82 Locust DriveFull line of motorcycles,motorcycle apparel, accessories,and bike parts.
Biltmore Village
A community of unique shops, restaurants, and galleries.
Entertainment & Activities
Great fun for kids - pan for gold and precious gems
Open year round
9 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Gold-Ruby Mine
971 Tsali BlvdGreat fun for kids - pan for gold and precious gems
Open year round
Fie Top Flumes
1332 Fie Top RdWinter and summer tubing.
Great, lift-operated snow tubing in Maggie Valley. Fun for the whole family.
231 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdGreat, lift-operated snow tubing in Maggie Valley. Fun for the whole family.
Dollywood family amusement park nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains is the top destination for family vacations in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood family amusement park nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains is the top destination for family vacations in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdTennessee's largest waterpark.
Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo
571 Wolfetown RdFamily fun and entertainment.
Deep Creek is the perfect family playground with three waterfalls, tubing, fishing, and picnicking.
Deep Creek Road
Deep Creek RoadDeep Creek is the perfect family playground with three waterfalls, tubing, fishing, and picnicking.
Everything Else
Convenient and family friendly facility open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year. Kayak and canoe rentals available. Tennis and shuffleboard are free.
Appalachian Amusement Center
49 Adventure ParkConvenient and family friendly facility open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year. Kayak and canoe rentals available. Tennis and shuffleboard are free.
The peak that's the namesake for Charles Frazier's best-selling book and movie, is an all-day strenuous hike no matter which route you take. Reference local hiking guides for maps, directions.
7 locals recommend
Cold Mountain
The peak that's the namesake for Charles Frazier's best-selling book and movie, is an all-day strenuous hike no matter which route you take. Reference local hiking guides for maps, directions.
60 square foot casino open 24 hours a day, every day with five restaurants. Major entertainers. More than 3300 slots and digital gaming are open to guests 21 and older. US 19 south.
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Dr60 square foot casino open 24 hours a day, every day with five restaurants. Major entertainers. More than 3300 slots and digital gaming are open to guests 21 and older. US 19 south.
Located in the Great Smoky Mountains with state of the art snowmaking makes them one of the first mountains to open each season. Ask me about the Kids Ski Free program.
7 locals recommend
Ghost Town In The Sky
16 Fie Top RdLocated in the Great Smoky Mountains with state of the art snowmaking makes them one of the first mountains to open each season. Ask me about the Kids Ski Free program.
Home to the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. Expansive lake and walking trails. Boat rental available.
12 locals recommend
Lake Junaluska Conference And Retreat Center
91 N Lakeshore DrHome to the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. Expansive lake and walking trails. Boat rental available.
Full of quality trout. No license required and no limit. Picnic areas and grills alongside the catch-out ponds for the fresh catch. Equipment available for rent. Group welcome.
443 Sorrells Creek Rd
Full of quality trout. No license required and no limit. Picnic areas and grills alongside the catch-out ponds for the fresh catch. Equipment available for rent. Group welcome.
18-hole, par 68 public golf course, 5000 yards with clubhouse and pro shop
12 locals recommend
Lake Junaluska Golf Course
756 Golf Course Rd18-hole, par 68 public golf course, 5000 yards with clubhouse and pro shop
Two-hour and all-day horseback rides for adults and children over 6. Reservations required.
23 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ranch
119 Ranch DrTwo-hour and all-day horseback rides for adults and children over 6. Reservations required.
Maggie Valley Club
1819 Country Club Dr18 holes, par 72, complete golf packages.
Laurel Ridge Country Club
49 Cupp Ln18 holes, par 72, driving range, semi-private.
One mile trail along the creek from the Wayneville Recreation Center to Vance Street Park. Trail provides handicapped-accessible trout fishing and a dog park where canines can run free.
Richland Creek
One mile trail along the creek from the Wayneville Recreation Center to Vance Street Park. Trail provides handicapped-accessible trout fishing and a dog park where canines can run free.
Country Club Drive
Country Club Drive27 holes, par 70, driving range, complete golf packages.
Full-service recreation center with indoor pool and waterpark, basketball, weights, cardio equipment and more. Park surrounding center has disc course, soccer fields, tennis courts and playground.
Old Armory Recreation Center
44 Boundary StFull-service recreation center with indoor pool and waterpark, basketball, weights, cardio equipment and more. Park surrounding center has disc course, soccer fields, tennis courts and playground.
Considered the leader in rafting, NOC offers family-friendly adventures including rafting and paddling, zip lines, mountain bike rentals, kayaking, and wilderness medicine training.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Considered the leader in rafting, NOC offers family-friendly adventures including rafting and paddling, zip lines, mountain bike rentals, kayaking, and wilderness medicine training.
Only 30 minutes from Asheville. Warmer and less crowded than Nantahala.
109 locals recommend
French Broad Adventures
12 Good Adventures LnOnly 30 minutes from Asheville. Warmer and less crowded than Nantahala.
Zip lines, bridges, rappels. Located 20 minutes north of Asheville.
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdZip lines, bridges, rappels. Located 20 minutes north of Asheville.
Sightseeing
Explore the heritage, history, and culture of the region's Native Americans - the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Oconaluftee Village and outdoor drama "Unto These Hills"
304 locals recommend
Cherokee
Explore the heritage, history, and culture of the region's Native Americans - the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Oconaluftee Village and outdoor drama "Unto These Hills"
This preserved mountain community in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes farm buildings and houses, elk viewing, camping, hiking and fishing. US 276 North to Cove Creek Road
50 locals recommend
Cataloochee
This preserved mountain community in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes farm buildings and houses, elk viewing, camping, hiking and fishing. US 276 North to Cove Creek Road
See the Smokies from open air cars or ride first class in the club car. All trains depart from Bryson City. US 23/74 west, exit 67 to Bryson City
306 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StSee the Smokies from open air cars or ride first class in the club car. All trains depart from Bryson City. US 23/74 west, exit 67 to Bryson City
Mother Nature created one of the most natural of all wonders. Heated deep within the earth, the mineral waters are famous for their legendary healing powers. NC 209 North
158 locals recommend
Hot Springs
Mother Nature created one of the most natural of all wonders. Heated deep within the earth, the mineral waters are famous for their legendary healing powers. NC 209 North
Explore Pisgah National Forest and the spectacular descent of Looking Glass Falls. Start this loop at US 276 South in Waynesville
320 locals recommend
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Explore Pisgah National Forest and the spectacular descent of Looking Glass Falls. Start this loop at US 276 South in Waynesville
Visit this estate (largest home in the US), its winery, or attend one of its outdoor concerts featuring nationally known artists. Take in the galleries & restaurants in Asheville. I-40 East, Exit 50B
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StVisit this estate (largest home in the US), its winery, or attend one of its outdoor concerts featuring nationally known artists. Take in the galleries & restaurants in Asheville. I-40 East, Exit 50B
Hundreds of miles of trails wind through peaks and valleys. Popular spots include Clingmans Dome, Cataloochee Valley, and Cades Cove, along with a section of the Appalachian Trail.
National Park Rd
Hundreds of miles of trails wind through peaks and valleys. Popular spots include Clingmans Dome, Cataloochee Valley, and Cades Cove, along with a section of the Appalachian Trail.
The nation's first school of forestry is open for tours, with guided trails, living-history presentations, 1915 logging train, and historic cabins. US 276 south to Pisgah National Forest.
12 locals recommend
Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association
49 Pisgah HwyThe nation's first school of forestry is open for tours, with guided trails, living-history presentations, 1915 logging train, and historic cabins. US 276 south to Pisgah National Forest.
1000 acre recently created North Carolina State Park with trails, picnic areas, and 404 foot Hickory Nut Falls. I-40 east, exit 53A, US 74A west.
184 locals recommend
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main Street1000 acre recently created North Carolina State Park with trails, picnic areas, and 404 foot Hickory Nut Falls. I-40 east, exit 53A, US 74A west.
A 60 foot waterfall ending in a pool; bathrooms, showers, and lifeguard seasonally. US 276 south.
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
A 60 foot waterfall ending in a pool; bathrooms, showers, and lifeguard seasonally. US 276 south.
World-class motorcycle and vintage car museum has one of the best collections in the world, telling the history of motor travel from its earliest days.
92 locals recommend
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
62 Vintage LnWorld-class motorcycle and vintage car museum has one of the best collections in the world, telling the history of motor travel from its earliest days.
Soco Falls
U.S. Highway 19Gorgeous, isolated waterfall with a viewing deck.
36 Montford Ave
36 Montford AvenueSee parts of Asheville on a guided Segway tour.
Extraordinary panorama afforded from these hot air giants.
21 locals recommend
Asheville Hot Air Balloons
20 Sand Hill RdExtraordinary panorama afforded from these hot air giants.
You're just a short trip from America's most scenic road with its beautiful overlooks and hiking trails.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayYou're just a short trip from America's most scenic road with its beautiful overlooks and hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
Famed banjo picker Raymond Fairchild plays every night, with occasional guests.
Maggie Valley Opry House
3605 Soco RdFamed banjo picker Raymond Fairchild plays every night, with occasional guests.
Home of the American Clogging Hall of Fame World Championships every October, this popular venue in a barn-like setting hosts music and traditional dancing throughout the year.
15 locals recommend
Stompin’ Ground
3116 Soco RdHome of the American Clogging Hall of Fame World Championships every October, this popular venue in a barn-like setting hosts music and traditional dancing throughout the year.
Two-week international festival held in late July. Performers from all over the world take up residence in the mountain and perform throughout the region.
10 locals recommend
Folkmoot USA
112 Virginia AveTwo-week international festival held in late July. Performers from all over the world take up residence in the mountain and perform throughout the region.
Extensive collection of crafts, artifacts, and antique furniture located in the historic Shelton House in downtown Waynesville.
13 locals recommend
Shelton House - WNC History, Heritage, and Crafts
49 Shelton StExtensive collection of crafts, artifacts, and antique furniture located in the historic Shelton House in downtown Waynesville.