- 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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Hedgewood Gardens is an extensive and varied wildflower garden. The garden features more than 500 species of wild flowers, and offers wild flowers for visitors to purchase as well as walking paths.
43.8 Miles
Nestled within the Smoky Mountains, the attraction of Tube Junction focuses on water-based recreation through the natural creeks in the area. Visitors are able to rent inflatable tubes and life vests to take a floating tour of the Little River.
43.9 Miles
91%
32 votes
500 Oconee Station RD, Walhalla, SC 29691
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Originally both a military outpost and a trading post, Oconee Station State Historic Site is still home to the William Richards House, and a stone blockhouse dating to the late 1700s. Take a guided tour, or hike the site's trails to Station Cove Falls.
43.9 Miles
Animals from around the world are displayed through the scenic Briarwood Auto Safari. The creatures can be viewed from the comfort of a car and actually come from six continents.
43.9 Miles
Smoky Mountain River Rat offers tubing trips on the river, with two different trips set in different sections. The upper section features adventure rapids and swimming holes while the lower features a rock jump, rope swing and relaxing rapids.
43.9 Miles
In business since 2010, Island Horses Pontoon Rental offers 24 foot Triton Bentley boats for rent by the day. The company also rents tubes for towing. Boats can be deployed to multiple locations.
44.3 Miles
Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the creek while warming up to a fireplace at Warwoman Dell Recreation Area. The surrounding forest contains trails for hikers to explore. There is also an old trout hatchery on the grounds.
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Known for its sweet wines, Cades Cove Cellars offers visitors a lounge with a fireplace for tastings. The staff is knowledgeable about the different flavors between the wines and provides suggestions based on the visitor's preferences.
44.5 Miles
85%
13 votes
450 Cherokee Valley Way, Travelers Rest, SC
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A par-72 course in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cherokee Valley Golf Club offers excellent views, including a waterfall on the 5th hole. A private clubhouse, and cottage rentals contribute to the experience of a longer stay.
44.5 Miles
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17 votes
7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 37882
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Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail is a popular 10-mile trail in the Smoky Mountain area. Guests of all expertise levels enjoy hiking and biking this trail, complete with mile markers.