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THINGS TO DO IN WAYNESVILLE NC

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Your Next Family Adventure in the Smokies
Your Next Family Adventure in the Smokies
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Waynesville attractions worth the trip

Whether you’re into window shopping or mountain walks, Wayneville’s got things to do to keep the entertainment value up to par for the whole family.

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Let our mountains lift you up

Attractions
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Discover iconic Waynesville NC attractions from mountain landmarks to can’t-miss local favorites.

Children holding putters on the outdoor Crazy Golf course at Smoky Mountain Sk8way.
Smoky Mountain Sk8way & FUN ZONE
Play 18 holes of crazy golf
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Shelton House History, Heritage & Crafts
Shelton House History, Heritage & Crafts
Tour through Haywood’s history
WaynesvilleArts & Culture
Waynesville
Children playing roller-skating limbo at Smoky Mountain Sk8way in Waynesville.
Smoky Mountain Sk8way & FUN ZONE
Lace up for a roll around the rink
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Grace Cathey Sculpture Trail
Grace Cathey Sculpture Trail
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Waynesville
Maximum Security Escape Rooms
Maximum Security Escape Rooms
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Axis Yoga Studio
Axis Yoga Studio
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Pinnacle Farms
Pinnacle Farms
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Waynesville Art School
Waynesville Art School
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Waynesville
Waynesville Walking Tours
Waynesville Walking Tours
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Waynesville
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Waynesville Salt Room
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Allens Creek Park
Allens Creek Park
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Haywood County Quilt Trail
Haywood County Quilt Trail
CantonClyde
Canton
Red Barn Mountain Museum & Garden Center
Red Barn Mountain Museum & Garden Center
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Two-story white house with a porch and balcony, surrounded by green bushes and trees on a sunny day.
Shelton House History, Heritage & Crafts
WaynesvilleArts & Culture
Waynesville
Outdoors
Explore Outdoors

Roam trails, rivers, and ridgelines just outside the town to reset your pace and clear your head

Children holding putters on the outdoor Crazy Golf course at Smoky Mountain Sk8way.
Smoky Mountain Sk8way & FUN ZONE
Play 18 holes of crazy golf
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Pisgah Triangle
Pisgah Triangle
Challenge yourself to a 3 hour hike
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Waynesville
Allens Creek Park
Allens Creek Park
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Waynesville
Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Waynesville
Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm
Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm
WaynesvilleFarm & Food Experiences
Waynesville
Copperhead Loop
Copperhead Loop
WaynesvilleOutdoors
Waynesville
Haywood County Loop
Haywood County Loop
WaynesvilleOutdoors
Waynesville
Pisgah Triangle
Pisgah Triangle
WaynesvilleOutdoors
Waynesville
Families playing a roller-skating limbo game at Smoky Mountain Sk8way in Waynesville, North Carolina
Smoky Mountain Sk8way & FUN ZONE
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Sliced smoked trout, a jar labeled Rainbow Trout Caviar, a tied bundle of trout jerky, and a spoon with orange trout roe on a wooden board.
Sunburst Trout Farms
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Vance Street Park
Vance Street Park
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Waynesville
Waynesville Recreation Center
Waynesville Recreation Center
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Waynesville
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Pepsi Dog Park
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
WNC Shuttle
WNC Shuttle
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Tuckaseegee Fly Shop
Tuckaseegee Fly Shop
WaynesvilleOutdoors
Waynesville
Arts & Culture
Explore Arts & Culture

Experience Appalachian creativity through galleries, festivals, studios, and live mountain music.

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Fire on the Mountain Candle Company
Create your own candle
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Waynesville
WNC Paint Events
WNC Paint Events
Paint a mountain scene
WaynesvilleArts & Culture
Waynesville
Shelton House History, Heritage & Crafts
Shelton House History, Heritage & Crafts
Tour through Haywood’s history
WaynesvilleArts & Culture
Waynesville
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Frog Level Brewing
Enjoy creek-side live music
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Waynesville
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Haywood Arts Regional Theatre
Watch award-winning live theatre
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Waynesville
Grace Cathey Sculpture Trail
Grace Cathey Sculpture Trail
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Waynesville
Salmagundi Gallery
Salmagundi Gallery
WaynesvilleArts & Culture
Waynesville
Sun Sohovich Art Gallery & Studio
Sun Sohovich Art Gallery & Studio
WaynesvilleArts & Culture
Waynesville
Waynesville Art School
Waynesville Art School
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Waynesville Walking Tours
Waynesville Walking Tours
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Colorful yarn skeins, knitting books, and accessories displayed in The Tangled Dragonfly Yarn Shop with a large spinning wheel and knitted items.
The Tangled Dragonfly Yarn Shop
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Waynesville
WNC Paint Events
WNC Paint Events
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Waynesville
Three glass jars of Peak Season scented candles with wooden lids on a wooden shelf.
Fire on the Mountain Candle Company
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Waynesville
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Waynesville Public Art Trail
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Waynesville
Shopping
Explore Shopping

Explore shops in downtown Waynesville NC like local boutiques, galleries, and books.

Sutton & Son's Antiques
Sutton & Son's Antiques
Browse eclectic furniture, clocks, toys & more
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Waynesville
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Soul Sisters Depot
Find the perfect bohemian fit
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Waynesville
Blue Ridge Books
Blue Ridge Books
Attend a book signing or peruse new novels
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Waynesville
Yesterday's Porch
Yesterday's Porch
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
The Southern Loft
The Southern Loft
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Granny's House Gift Shop
Granny's House Gift Shop
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Soul Sisters Depot
Soul Sisters Depot
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Bear Creek Supply
Bear Creek Supply
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
The Funky Fern Emporium
The Funky Fern Emporium
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Minted Mercantile
Minted Mercantile
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
MT Creations
MT Creations
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Elavations Home Accents
Elevations Home Accents
WaynesvilleFurniture
Waynesville
Rocks and Knots
Rocks and Knots
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Salmagundi Gallery
Salmagundi Gallery
WaynesvilleArts & Culture
Waynesville
J. Gabriel Home & Gifts
J. Gabriel Home & Gifts
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Farm & Food Experiences
Explore Farm & Food Experiences

Taste your way through Haywood’s farm tours, markets, and hands-on food experiences.

Barbers Orchard Fruit Stand
Barbers Orchard Fruit Stand
Bite into a famous apple cider donut
WaynesvilleFarm & Food Experiences
Waynesville
Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm
Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm
WaynesvilleFarm & Food Experiences
Waynesville
Mehaffey Tree Farm
Mehaffey Tree Farm
WaynesvilleFarm & Food Experiences
Waynesville
Smoky Mountain Christmas Tree Farm
Smoky Mountain Christmas Tree Farm
WaynesvilleFarm & Food Experiences
Waynesville
Sliced smoked trout, a jar labeled Rainbow Trout Caviar, a tied bundle of trout jerky, and a spoon with orange trout roe on a wooden board.
Sunburst Trout Farms
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Winchester Creek Farm
Winchester Creek Farm
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
WNC Landscaping & Christmas Trees
WNC Landscaping & Christmas Trees
WaynesvilleFarm & Food Experiences
Waynesville
Pinnacle Farms
Pinnacle Farms
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Family Fun
Explore Family Fun

Make room for laughter with family-friendly adventures, easy hikes, and sweet treats.

Children holding putters on the outdoor Crazy Golf course at Smoky Mountain Sk8way.
Smoky Mountain Sk8way & FUN ZONE
Play 18 holes of crazy golf
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Children playing roller-skating limbo at Smoky Mountain Sk8way in Waynesville.
Smoky Mountain Sk8way & FUN ZONE
Lace up for a roll around the rink
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Waynesville Walking Tours
Waynesville Walking Tours
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Three glass jars of Peak Season scented candles with wooden lids on a wooden shelf.
Fire on the Mountain Candle Company
WaynesvilleArts & Culture
Waynesville
Families playing a roller-skating limbo game at Smoky Mountain Sk8way in Waynesville, North Carolina
Smoky Mountain Sk8way & FUN ZONE
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Waynesville Recreation Center
Waynesville Recreation Center
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Brown glass bottle of Waynesville Soda Jerks handcrafted apple rosemary soda surrounded by red and yellow apples from KT's Orchard.
Waynesville Soda Jerks
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Winchester Creek Farm
Winchester Creek Farm
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Sassafras on Main
Sassafras on Main
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Granny's House Gift Shop
Granny's House Gift Shop
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Soul Sisters Depot
Soul Sisters Depot
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Maximum Security Escape Rooms
Maximum Security Escape Rooms
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville
Interior of an apothecary shop with shelves and tables displaying jars, bottles, plants, and books about herbal medicine.
Waypoint
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Katmandu Games
Katmandu Games
WaynesvilleShopping
Waynesville
Waynesville Art School
Waynesville Art School
WaynesvilleAttractions
Waynesville

Waynesville NC events

Charm comes naturally

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Upcoming events

Come for events in Waynesville NC where the fiddles are fast, the hugs are firm, and the stories get better every year.

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Apple Harvest Festival

Explore the Apple Harvest Festival and watch bushels of mountain-grown apples, bluegrass, and more pie than you thought humanly possible take over downtown.

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Make the most of your mountain vacay

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Things to do in Haywood
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Places to Stay in Waynesville
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Places to Eat in Waynesville

FAQs on Waynesville things to do

  • The best things to do in Waynesville NC include exploring Main Street, hiking nearby mountain trails, visiting local galleries, and experiencing seasonal festivals like the Apple Harvest Festival.

  • Outdoor activities near Waynesville include hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, exploring Pisgah National Forest, and enjoying rivers, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks.

  • Yes. Families can enjoy easy mountain hikes, downtown shopping, farm tours, sweet treats, and year-round festivals that welcome all ages.

  • Free things to do in Waynesville include strolling Main Street, browsing galleries, scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking public trails, and attending seasonal community events.

  • Waynesville hosts beloved annual events like the Apple Harvest Festival and Church Street Art & Craft Show, along with farmers markets, live music, art walks, and seasonal celebrations.