Things to Do in Waynesville, NC

  • 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
  • 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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42.6 Miles
93% 360 votes
Horseback Riding 2709 Walden Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862 MoreLess Info
With the help of 100 horses, many visitors are able to enjoy the Walden Creek Horseback Riding Stables. The trails run over 500 acres in the mountainous area, and there are daily trips offered throughout the year.
42.6 Miles
95% 359 votes
Gardens 3068 Memorial Hwy, Historic Bridge #7, Lake Lure, NC 28746 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view gardens with a wide variety of local plants at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. The flowering bridge was once the historic 1925 Rocky Broad River bridge that was closed to traffic in 2011.
42.9 Miles
Featuring over 2 miles of cable, Wahoo Ziplines can help adventure-seekers reach speeds of up to 40 mph as they soar through a canopy of trees. Guests can rent luxury cabins for a longer stay or just book the zipline experience of a lifetime.
42.9 Miles
74% 100 votes
Beaches 2724 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC MoreLess Info
Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Beach at Lake Lure & Water Works offers an extensive freshwater beach that is open seven days a week during the summer months. There is also an on-site water fun complex with a water slide and soaking games.
43.0 Miles
100% 14 votes
Hiking Trails Shelton Mission Road, Greeneville, TN MoreLess Info
Margarette Falls is a fan-shaped waterfall that drops 60-feet into a pool of water. The waterfall sits near a .5-mile hiking trail that can be used for walking, biking, and running.
43.0 Miles
100% 34 votes
Other Tours 8459 State Highway 73, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
GSM Motorcycle - Day Tours is a service that offers guests the opportunity to take a sport bike out and explore the local area and scenery. Visitors have many tour options that lead them through the picturesque Great Smokey Mountains.
43.0 Miles
92% 220 votes
Boat Tours 2930 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure, NC MoreLess Info
Open for business March through November, Lake Lure Tours takes visitors on a scenic tour of Lake Lure in a covered tour boat. Highlights include filming locations for the movie 'Dirty Dancing' and the historic Lake Lure Inn and Spa.
43.2 Miles
90% 174 votes
History Museums 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Preserving the history and culture of the earliest inhabitants of the region, the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center has something for everyone. Visitors, young and old, can enjoy guided tours, museum, and historic village featuring 11 complete period buildings.
43.2 Miles
62% 193 votes
Horseback Riding 1650 Providence Road, Sevierville, TN MoreLess Info
Beginners and experienced riders can be accommodated at Douglas Lakeview Stables which welcomes families and couples. Trail rides through the area provide breathtaking mountain views, the serene waters of Douglas Lake, and lush greenery.
43.2 Miles
77% 26 votes
Adventure Tour 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Cades Cove Heritage Tours is a non-profit organization with the goal of providing a great experience to visitors while protecting the natural and cultural resources of the cove. The organization offers ecology as well as historical tours of the cove.
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