Settlers Ridge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center

Learn about the events happening in Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center during your trip to Waynesville. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
Charlotte showing a river or creek and forest scenes

Cataloochee Valley

Spot elk and visit historic buildings while camping, driving and hiking in the tranquil countryside of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Cataloochee Valley

Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Explore the great outdoors at Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance, a lovely green space in Waynesville. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its golf courses.

Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Lake Junaluska Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Waynesville at Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Lake Junaluska Golf Course

Queen's Farm Stables

Meet the animals who live at Queen's Farm Stables during your travels in Waynesville. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

Queen's Farm Stables

Waynesville Recreation Center

Take the family on an outing to Waynesville Recreation Center during your trip to Waynesville. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the golf courses.

Waynesville Recreation Center

Activities

Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

AU$36
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

AU$38
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

AU$227
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour

Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour

AU$15
per traveller
Clingmans Dome Self-Guided Walking Tour
Old Growth Forest Cascade

Old Growth Forest Cascade

AU$295
per adult
Old Growth Forest Cascade
Mountaineer's Way Hike in the Smokies

Mountaineer's Way Hike in the Smokies

AU$363
per traveller
Mountaineer's Way Hike in the Smokies
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Our pick of the best Settlers Ridge Hotel Deals

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC
The price is AU$158 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$158
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,043 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice and clean, lots of dining and shopping options. The only downside is things were hard to find, otherwise it was lovely and we will know where things are when we come back"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC
The price is AU$305 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$305
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,837 reviews)
"Good stay!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
196 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,091 reviews)
"Close to everything Quiet Vefy friendly"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Cherokee Grand Hotel
Newfound Lodge on the river

Newfound Lodge on the river

2 out of 5
1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC
The price is AU$135 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$135
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Smokey Mountain Gold & ...
7.4/10 Good! (84 reviews)
"Love that all the balconies face the river. So beautiful and peaceful. Wonderful price great location. It’s perfect for the Cherokee experience and for the family."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Newfound Lodge on the river
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
436 Paint Town Road, Cherokee, NC
The price is AU$166 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$166
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (656 reviews)
"There are of kind of restaurants, bars and a famous casino in front of the hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.5 out of 5
376 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$193 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$193
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Check in was good… we stayed on the 1st floor an we heard a lot of bumping an movement on floor above us I took some points off cause of the housekeeping they were horrible they came in our room without knocking they didn’t respect of privacy at all.. but other thank that my stay was great"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Settlers Ridge

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Hemphill Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Hemphill Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cataloochee Ski Area and Wheels Through Time Museum.

Hemphill Heights
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Mountain Springs

While there might not be top attractions in Mountain Springs, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cataloochee Ski Area and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

Mountain Springs
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White Diamond Estates

While White Diamond Estates may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cataloochee Ski Area and Cataloochee Valley.

White Diamond Estates
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Countryside Acres

While Countryside Acres may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Queen's Farm Stables and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

Countryside Acres
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Apple Creek Acres

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Apple Creek Acres and surrounding area, you can visit Queen's Farm Stables and Wheels Through Time Museum.

Apple Creek Acres
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Maple Springs

Check out nearby sights like Queen's Farm Stables while you're spending some time in Maple Springs and the surrounding area.

Maple Springs

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