- 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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The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
17.1 Miles
The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
17.1 Miles
The pristine home of the peregrine falcon, Looking Glass Mountain is a popular site with hikers who often use the 6.2-mile round trip path to the top. The mountain is also popular with photographers, and rock climbers.
17.3 Miles
Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide that is 60 feet long. Visitors can slide down the waterfall which empties 11,000 gallons of water into the tidal pool below each minute.
17.6 Miles
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112 votes
103 Guy Bark Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Owned and operated on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, End of the Trail Horseback Riding can accommodate all skill levels of riders. The hour long guided trail rides are available for those who are over six years old.
17.9 Miles
98%
1269 votes
2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US-441, Cherokee, NC
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The information hub of Oconaluftee Islands Park is the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The center sits inside Great Smokey Mountains Natoinal Park, and is one of the first park visitor centers to be built using completely clean, ecologically responsible parts, techniques and fuels.
17.9 Miles
A variety of newly released Hollywood films are presented at Cherokee Phoenix Theaters. Movies are shown in 3D when available, and the seating has recently been renovated with the addition of new high back rocking theater chairs.
17.9 Miles
90%
52 votes
1681 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Travel the Oconaluftee River with Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals. This team offers guided float trips with added features and adventures such as rope swinging, nature watching and swimming.
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Enjoy a relaxing trip down Oconaluftee River with Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft of Cherokee. Adventurers of all ages are welcome to participate, and each trip includes a tour guide and equipment rental.
17.9 Miles
An entertainment center, Cherokee Fun Park features two go-kart tracks and two miniature golf courses. The park also includes arcade game machines as well as a doodle bug train for children under 3 years old.