Downtown Waynesville festivals, special events and performances are held frequently downtown, sponsored by the Downtown Waynesville Association and other area organizations. Folkmoot USA, in July each year, has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as a top 20 event in the southeast for 16 years.
Theatrical productions Haywood Arts Repertory Theater (HART), box office at Mast General Store.
Golf Laurel Ridge Country Club - 5 minutes a private country club with limited outside play. Memberships reserved for Villages of Plott Creek property owners in the event memberships become limited. 6900 yard, par 72 championship course designed by Robert Cupp. Amenities include driving range, putting green, chipping area, heated pool and tennis courts. Awonderful attraction is the Grand Pavilion overlooking holes #9 and #18, a great place for a private party. Fine and casual dining provided by J. Arthurs of Maggie Valley. Great junior golf membership available. For tee times, call 456-3200. For membership inquiries, call 452-0545.
Swimming Laurel Ridge Country Club (members only), Waynesville Recreation Park, Lake Junaluska Assembly, Canton Recreation Park.
Tennis Laurel Ridge Country Club, call 452-0243 to reserve a court.
Health Care Haywood Regional 15 minutes, Mission St Joseph 40 min, Harris Regional 40 minutes.
Fitness centers Haywood Regional Health & Fitness, Waynesville Recreation Park.
Spa resorts Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa 34 miles, Hot Springs Resort and Spa 45 miles.
Snow skiing convenient to snow skiing at Cataloochee, Wolf Laurel, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Hawks Nest, and Scaly Mountain.
Whitewater rafting Pigeon River 30 min., Nantahala River 45 minutes.
Trout fishing Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Pisgah Nantahala National Forest, Tuckaseegee River, Pigeon River, Cherokee, French Broad, Davidson River, and Mills River.
Harrahs Cherokee Casino 25 miles.
Equestrian Great Smoky Mountain National Park and National Forest trails in close proximity. Numerous hourly, daily, and overnight trail rides are available throughout the county Equestrian boarding and passes available at Biltmore Estate pass includes all the benefits of a twelve month premium pass, access to estate bicycle trails and 80 miles of well marked equestrian trails, 25% discount on estate outdoor activities. Cost is $200.00 for adults and $67.00 for youth ages 6-16. For more information call 828-277-4485.