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Waynesville, NC

Waynesville is a town in and the county seat of Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest town in North Carolina west of Asheville.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in North Carolina, United States.
  • Served by Jackson County Airport.

History

Waynesville is a town in and the county seat of Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest town in North Carolina west of Asheville. Waynesville is located about 30 miles (50 km) southwest of Asheville between the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains.

Where to stay

92 Daisey Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786 · andonreidinn.com
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121 Wall St, Waynesville, NC 28786 · 121wall.com
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109 Dolan Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786 · wildresthotel.com
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2300 Swag Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785 · theswag.com
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220 Greystone Ln, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747 · greystoneinn.com
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236 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 · valleyinnmaggie.com
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466 Lickstone Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786 · grandviewlodgenc.com
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94 East St, Waynesville, NC 28786 · theherrenhouse.com
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257 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 · laurelparkinnmaggievalley.com
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178 Soco Rd #19, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 · stayhihotels.com
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79 Liner Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786 · wyndhamhotels.com
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689 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 · lakejunaluska.com
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3811 Soco Rd #19, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 · bestwestern.com
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130 Shiloh Tr, Waynesville, NC 28786 · bestwestern.com
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70 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 · choicehotels.com
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232 Phillips Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786 · choicehotels.com
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176 Country Club Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786 · hilton.com
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60 Dale Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 · lakejunaluska.com
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55 Love Ln, Waynesville, NC 28786
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 175 Paragon Parkway, Clyde, 28721 · bk.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 177 Paragon Parkway, Clyde, 28721 · restaurants.subway.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 2087 South Main Street, Waynesville, 28786 · locations.tacobell.com
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Italian, Pizza, Dessert, Sandwich, Wings, Pasta, Pastry, Salad, Regional, Chicken, Steak House, Seafood, Cake, Ice Cream, Fish, Mediterranean, Noodle, Italian… · vale243.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1119 Delwood Road, Waynesville, 28786 · locations.bojangles.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:30-21:30; We-Su 11:30-21:30 · facebook.com
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American, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00 · 180 Legion Drive, 28786 · doughboyspizza.us
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 1778 Dellwood Road, Waynesville, 28786
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Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Su 11:30-19:00 · frogsleappublichouse.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00 · pheasanthilldesign.com
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-17:00; Sa 10:30-18:00; Su 11:00-16:00 · de-de.facebook.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 297 Paragon Parkway, Clyde, 28721
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Ice Cream · ice cream · 1880 Dellwood Road, Waynesville, 28786
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Burger, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 07:00-20:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · 6306…
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00, Su 12:00-21:00 · bocellisitalianeatery.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1151 Russ Avenue, Waynesville, 28786
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 12:30-17:00 · facebook.com
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Cafe · cafe · citybakery.net
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Fast Food · fast food · 3253 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1153 Russ Avenue, Waynesville, 28786
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 3914 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 1451 Dellwood Road, Waynesville, 28786
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu 11:00-14:00; We-Fr 11:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00; Sa 17:30-21:00; Su 11:00-14:00 · thegatewayclub.com
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Cafe · cafe · 48 Haywood Park Drive, Clyde, 28721
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 1037 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00 · sweetonionrestaurant.com
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Cafe · cafe · 3680 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751
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Airports

Reagans Roost Ultralightport 11 mi to the centre
Whittier, NC, US
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Jackson County Airport 17 mi to the centre
Sylva, NC, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jackson County Airport; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Waynesville, NC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

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Coaches & shuttles

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