Things To Do

Take a walk around the lake on the paved trail. It is right under 4 miles around the entire lake, or you may do a portion of it by taking the pedestrian bridge.
Visit the coffee and gift shop Gifts and Grounds on the lake.
Take advantage of the amenities around the lake: playground, tennis courts, mini golf, basketball, volleyball, pool, etc. Rent kayaks and paddleboards on the lake. (Some of these are seasonal activities.)
Skiing (Cataloochee Ski Area) in Maggie Valley
Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Max Patch, Soco Falls
Shop local:
- Stores and art galleries in downtown Waynesville (Main Street)
  - Check out Sassafras Bookstore and Toy Store, Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery, Orchard Coffee, The Kitchen Shop, Mast General Store
- Hazelwood Avenue stores (Smoky Mountain Coffee Roasters, Hazelwood Soap Co, Pink Regalia, Blue Ridge Books)
- Barber’s Orchard (August 1st- Christmas Eve)
Visit Asheville- there is much to see and do there, including the infamous Biltmore House.
Fishing and Fly Fishing
Golf: Lake Junaluska Golf Course, Laurel Ridge Country Club, Springdale at Cold Mountain
Make Your Own Candle: Lift Your Spirits
Waynesville Events Page
Lake Junaluska Events Calendar
VisitNCSmokies for more recommendations on things to do!

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