Waynesville is a lively and friendly small town nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with magnificent mountain views of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Unique shops, art galleries, cafés and restaurants are all within walking distance on Main Street's tree lined brick sidewalks in Downtown Waynesville. Its historic buildings, relaxing benches and quaint charm make Waynesville a thoroughly enjoyable place to live and visit. Numerous popular events and festivals take place downtown throughout the year. The heart of Appalachian culture and heritage, Waynesville hosts FOLKMOOT USA, North Carolina's official international music and dance festival annually.

Waynesville, a quaint mountain retreat, is home to Haywood Arts Regional Theater, an award winning theater; The Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts at the historic Shelton House; historic bed and breakfasts, a general store, book store, toy store, art & sculptures, mountain trout, mountain golf, clean air, clean water, cool summers, dramatic autumns, mild winters, lush springtime, as well as Southern hospitality. Waynesville is the largest town in Western North Carolina west of Asheville.

Slow down and savor the present!