Waynesville is a lively and friendly small town nestled in a valley surrounded by magnificent mountain views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fine shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants, inns and B&B’s are all within walking distance of Main Street's tree lined brick sidewalks in vibrate 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; Haywood County Arts Council, historic bed and breakfasts, a general store, book store, toy store, and more, public art, 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!