River Ridge
Waynesville
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Popular places to visit

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
Learn about the events happening at 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.

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.

Cataloochee Valley
Spot elk and visit historic buildings while camping, driving and hiking in the tranquil countryside of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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.
LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography
You can spend time exploring the galleries in LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography during your trip to Waynesville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront, or seek out the golf courses.
Things to do

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

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
River Ridge Hotel Deals

Comfort Inn Biltmore West
Breakfast was bland and lukewarm
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Great location for touring WCU. Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park
The staff was great. The pool and hot tub are nice. The breakfast food was not very good.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area
The front desk staff was very helpful. The room itself was clean. I could tell it had been updated. It could use a few more updates, but it felt clean. The hot tub and pool did not seem very clean. I know they said they are getting it fixed and updating it soon.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas
Microwave turntable not working, otherwise everything was great
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Train Caboose w/ Upscale Amenities Minutes to Waynesville & Asheville
Very clean and cozy place! Well stocked with basic essentials as well which is always great!
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Ridge

Glens of Ironduff
You might consider checking out Queen's Farm Stables while you're exploring Glens of Ironduff and the larger Waynesville area.

Maple Springs
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Queen's Farm Stables while you're exploring Maple Springs and the larger area.

Countryside Acres
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Countryside Acres and surrounding area, you can visit Queen's Farm Stables and Wheels Through Time Museum.

White Diamond Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in White Diamond Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Cataloochee Ski Area and Cataloochee Valley.

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.

Ivy Hills
When in Ivy Hills, you can plan a visit to Queen's Farm Stables and Lake Junaluska Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

