River Ridge
Waynesville
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Popular places to visit

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.

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Half-Day Hike with Long Range Views from Asheville

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Top hotels in River Ridge

Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas
"Clean room, great location"
Reviewed on 26 May, 2026

Smoky Falls Lodge
"We very much enjoyed our stay. Will definitely stay again if we are in the area."
Reviewed on 29 May, 2026

Comfort Inn Biltmore West
"It was all good"
Reviewed on 28 May, 2026

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
"It was satisfactory."
Reviewed on 29 May, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville West near Biltmore
"Good place"
Reviewed on 27 May, 2026

Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park
"My room was so clean only issue was being on the end of the hallway on 2nd floor. Road traffic was terrible. Staff did offer to move me, but only 1 more night I wasn't going to move and then staff have another room to clean because of me. All the staff cleaning were amazing!! Breakfast was good. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Ridge

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Ivy Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Ivy Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Wheels Through Time Museum.
