- Our list of the best things to do in Waynesville, North Carolina, features the top 112 nearby activities — including 74 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Waynesville, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Waynesville, NC , followed by 97 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cherokee, Hartford, Brevard, Pisgah Forest, Sylva, Maggie Valley, Asheville, Bryson City, Hendersonville, Marshall and Cosby
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1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC
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The 1,500-seat Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is located in Franklin, North Carolina. Its packed performance schedule includes concerts, musicals, 'straight' plays, ballets, modern dance presentations and other creative events.
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229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
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Presenting high-caliber community productions, the Hendersonville Little Theatre is the premier performing arts destination in the city. Its packed annual schedule offers something for audience members of all ages. The organization sells tickets online and at its box office.
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The most fascinating store in Hendersonville, North Carolina is the Mast Store. It features an eclectic inventory of home goods, clothing, footwear, stuffed animals, domestic textiles and crafts. Visitors who are new to the store should plan to spend at least two hours inside.
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400 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Hendersonville's Mineral & Lapidary Museum is a mecca for rockhounds throughout the United States. The museum contains thousands of mineral and gem specimens, including many that were unearthed locally. It is also known for its fossil collection.
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Wine lovers are delighted by Travels in Wine Day Tours. The company specializes in multi-winery adventures. Beer tours are also available. All expeditions are led by staff with sophisticated palates and extensive knowledge of winemaking.
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511 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Team ECCO Ocean Center & Aquarium features over 75 species of fish and reptiles in 20 displays. Animals that can be seen there include red footed tortoises, stingrays, eels, lions, lizards, sharks and spider crabs.
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318 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Kids love Hands On! A Child's Gallery, a children's museum that encourages touching the exhibits. Children and their parents learn about science, nature and basic life skills through interactive presentations and touchable displays. Children younger than 1 receive free admission.
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1 Historic Courthouse Sq # 4, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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The 2,000-foot Henderson Heritage Museum is devoted to the history and character of Henderson, North Carolina. The majority of the museum's holdings are connected to the Civil War, but the institution also has many more recent artifacts.
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Franklin, North Carolina is home to Fun Factory Franklin, a gigantic entertainment complex. Its most popular features include laser tag, video games, bowling, mini-golf and bumper cars. Birthday parties are welcome.
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Highlands, NC
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Up to 40 researchers can live and work at the research station that is part of the Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical gardens. Meanwhile, in another part of the facility, school programs and summer camps teach children about the biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region.