

Find plenty of free parking, including along Wall Street that runs parallel to Main Street, city lots and a parking deck at 143 Branner Avenue.įrom bakery goods for dogs and their owners to innovative cuisine, find plenty of local food and fun places to eat. Nestled between Main Street and the Richardson River in Waynesville is the Historic Frog Level neighborhood with Frog Level Brewing Company (56 Commerce Street).

Even before the railroad made it easy to get here, visitors flocked to Waynesville for the cool, clean air and water, outstanding scenery and an opportunity to escape sweltering cities.ĭowntown Waynesville's restored historic buildings and brick sidewalks create a browser's paradise. It's been a favorite mountain retreat since the early 1800s. Waynesville is Haywood County's biggest town with about 10,000 residents (and it's the largest NC town west of Asheville). Nearby outdoor adventures are limitless since it's located at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains and near the Blue Ridge Parkway. And don't forget the many restaurants and a couple of breweries. Along with the popular Mast General Store, there are about a dozen galleries and a variety of antique shops, home furnishing centers, and gift shops. There are many things to do and special events to enjoy. Its busy downtown has a surprising number of fine galleries and specialty shops. About 25 miles from Asheville is the hopping small town of Waynesville in Haywood County.
