Location: Waynesville
Top Things to do in Waynesville
Top Restaurants in Waynesville
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Waynesville is a town in and the county seat of Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest town in Haywood County and the largest in western North Carolina west of Asheville. Waynesville is located about 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Asheville between the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge mountains.
Restaurants in Waynesville
1. Haywood Arts Regional Theater
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
The regions award winning Semi-professional community theater presenting a year round schedule of plays and musicals. The HART Main Stage season runs from late April through November. A CHRISTMAS CAROL is presented each December. January through March activities move to the intimate Feichter Studio Theater which presents a different production every two weeks. Productions range from classics, to major musicals to the latest dramas. Founded in 1984 HART's home, the Performing Arts Center at the Shelton House, sits on an eight acre historic site just two blocks from Historic Waynesville's main St.
2. Cataloochee Valley Tours
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5.0 based on 337 reviews
Cataloochee Valley Tours...The Best Kept Secret in the Smokies!Let our naturalist take you on a guided eco-tour to one of the best kept secrets in the Great Smoky Mountains-Cataloochee Valley. Cataloochee Valley is one of those special places that is not easy to get to, but hard to forget. If you want to venture there, Cataloochee Valley Tours will take you there in comfort. Note: Reservations are required, as we do not have a store front.
3. Olde Brick House
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Join us at the Olde Brick House for a lively chat; perhaps a sip of tea. As we stroll through the house, we venture to the Amish crafted bedroom set: crafted in Pennsylvania in a simple Shaker style with two-tone finish. These pieces are constructed to last a lifetime. Spread on the bed is a bright, cozy hand-quilted quilt with just a few pillows to make everything comfy. The bedside lamp has a tin punched shade and is sitting on a hand-crocheted doily that has aged a bit. A loomed throw, the pattern circa 1800, draped at the foot of the bed is ready for a quick nap or as another layer for a cold night. Above the bed a framed print of a folk-art townscape by Bonnie White radiates bright colors carrying you back to early times in a quiet town. The rocking chair beside the bed tells the story of many nights rocking a sweet child to sleep. On the floor is a hand-painted canvas floor cloth. This and other settings are spread throughout the house. We invite you to come and explore each one. There's so much to see and smell and enjoy! We're looking forward to seeing you soon.
4. Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
A historic home, Museum of NC Handicrafts, Event Center, and an introduction to the History, Heritage and Crafts of Western North Carolina and North Carolina.
5. Mast General Store
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By Brewer4
The Mast Store has a feeling of times gone by, but with the everyday needs and fun finds, too! Clothing, camping and hiking gear, toys, lotions, ointments, baby items, and barrels full of wrapped candies can all be found here. Centrally located Downton, you cant miss it!
6. Barber Orchard Fruitstand
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4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By 69nctraveler - Waynesville, United States
As a local, I frequent Barbers Orchard often, particularly their bakery. For folks visiting our wonder Smoky Mountains, you MUST stop in for a cider donut, some fresh apple cider, canned jams, or fresh apples to take home with you. When you step out of your car, you will smell the wonderful aromas of fresh baked pies, cookies, donuts, etc. This is a MUST on your destination list.
7. Waynesville Recreation Center
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
8. The Strand at 38 Main
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Not your average Movie Theater! Featuring first run movies, a full espresso bar, craft-churned ice cream, handcrafted sodas, draft beer and wine in Downtown Waynesville, NC.
Reviewed By AltsLJ - Lake Junaluska, United States
This restored vintage theater is a great place to watch a movie while eating popcorn, a delicious ice cream cone, drink a specialty coffee or one of The Soda Jerks homemade sodas. Padded chairs are placed close together in rows so once in a row it's hard to climb over others to leave the show room. However, it's a great place to enjoy an evening out when one of the current movies is being shown. We always look forward to supporting this local business.
9. Sunburst Market
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By PiKapp73 - Highland Lake, United States
Great trout, meats and cheese offerings. Excellent beer and wine selection with fair prices. Draft and bottle. Staff and owners are very friendly and helpful. Always feel like a “regular” when I go there, wait a minute,... I guess I am one. Visit, you’ll find something you like or love.
