The best things to do in Waynesville

Laurel Ridge Country Club serves up classic mountain golf and a driving range, with a friendly vibe and scenery that actually makes a bad round feel fine. Members enjoy pool, tennis, fitness, and dining, and non-members can still snag tee times when available.

From the Waynesville newsletter, October 21, 2026

Lake Junaluska Golf Course is a 68-par, 5,108-yard track with mountain-and-lake views that make even a double bogey feel civilized. Open to the public, family friendly, with a seasonal junior program and the 1919 Grill serving post-round burgers... it’s an easy go-to when the itch to swing hits.

From the Waynesville newsletter, October 14, 2026

Smoky Mountain Cinema keeps it simple with a clear What's On lineup, a Summer Series, and a loyalty program for folks who show up often. Planning a birthday or team outing, or just want updates in your inbox, their group sales and newsletter make it easy.

From the Waynesville newsletter, October 7, 2026

Looking for mountain golf that feels like a getaway without leaving town, Laurel Ridge Country Club serves up lush, colorful views and a course that plays as good as it looks. Tee times are required, with morning slots reserved for members, and other times open to the public when available.

From the Waynesville newsletter, September 28, 2026

Recently remodeled and rocking 22 lanes, Galaxy Lanes and Games is the easy local pick for league nights, birthday bashes, and those cheese-fries-powered rivalries. Bowl a few, then hop to billiards or the arcade... because sometimes Sylva just needs bright pins and louder bragging rights.

From the Sylva newsletter, October 13, 2026

Catamount Cinemas keeps the latest movies close to home, with a simple lineup of what's playing now and what's coming soon. They also roll out Summer Kid Movies and a loyalty program, plus a newsletter for updates, so you can plan a low-key night without overthinking it.

From the Sylva newsletter, October 22, 2026

Fantasy Golf & Game Room brings old-school putt-putt fun to Maggie Valley with a lighthouse, waterfalls, and an 18th-hole tower on a well-kept 18-hole course. Easy outing for Sylva folks, plus they host birthday parties, community Putt for Proceeds days, and hangout space at the picnic pavilion.

From the Sylva newsletter, October 4, 2026