Welcome to Haywood County, North Carolina.

Long called the "Gateway to the Smokies", Haywood County has beauty to view in every direction. With a population of a bit over 53,000, scattered among our towns and communities, you won't find friendlier folks anywhere. And we're close enough to Asheville's "bigger city" night life, cultural events, movie theaters, airport and trendy restaurants, so we can easily drive to partake of it's change of pace whenever we choose. With lots of vacation cabin rentals and B&B's, as well as motels and resorts in Haywood County, you'll never tire of wonderful places to stay, from Cold Mountain to Mount Sterling. Here are some of our towns and communities you'll want to get to know...

Maggie Valley, NC - Home of "Ghost Town in the Sky", a recreated western village on top of its own mountain, with live gun fights and can-can girls, mountain crafts and food, Maggie Valley is one of the most visited towns in Western NC. "Wheels Through Time" is a nationally recognized antique American motorcycle and automobile museum near the eastern end of Maggie. There's also trout fishing in Jonathan Creek, which flows down through Maggie Valley, and lots more. In the winter, go skiing at Cataloochee Ski Area. You golfers will love the Maggie Valley Golf Course Club, open to the public, with 18 breathtaking holes ... more
Also see Camping in Maggie Valley, NC / Haywood County Vacation Rentals.

Waynesville, NC -With tons of other shops, stores and activities located all around Waynesville, besides downtown, you'll have plenty to choose from. Waynesville has a free tennis complex, with six courts, a new recreation facility including indoor pools and racketball courts, and lots of soccer fields. Don't miss the view of Waynesville and the surrounding mountains from Ingles' parking lot...it's the best in Haywood County. Don't forget Laurel Ridge and Waynesville Country Club for golfing ... more

Downtown Waynesville, NC - Wonderful galleries, shops, restaurants and furniture stores draw visitors to Haywood County and beautiful downtown Waynesville year round. With NC's official International Folk festival (Folkmoot) in July every year, as well as many arts and crafts shows throughout summer and fall, you'll fall in love with this beautiful, easily walkable, historic town. 2008 will bring activities all year long to celebrate it's bicentennial, so jump on in and enjoy the fun ... more

West Waynesville, NC -

Hazelwood Village, NC -

Frog Level, NC -  

Canton, NC - This picturesque town is the center of Haywood County manufacturing, since it's the main location of Blue Ridge Paper company, the county's largest employer. With a newly refurbished Colonial Theater for concerts and screenings in the heart of downtown Canton, and the 'Mater Fest the first weekend in August, as well as blue grass concerts throughout the summer, there are fun things to do... more

Clyde, NC - Located in the center of Haywood County, Clyde is more like a bedroom community for the area. Because of it's central location, Haywood Regional Medical Center (hospital), Haywood Regional Fitness Center and many physician and related services are here, not to mention the best place to buy fresh seafood and local trout (Sentelle's Grocery)... more

Lake Junaluska, NC - You can't miss this lovely lake if you're driving from Interstate 40 to Maggie Valley. The home of the Southeastern Regional of the United Methodist Conference, Lake Junaluska has hotels and housing for many different denominational conferences throughout the year. Over Labor Day weekend, the Smoky Mountain Folk Festival for two nights showcases regionally and nationally known Appalachian musicians and square dance teams in Stuart Auditorium ... more
Also see Lake Junaluska Golf Course

Bethel, NC - This farming community is now famous because of Charles Frazier's book "Cold Mountain" which is visible from most spots around. The Pigeon River provides pristine trout waters which flow through the area. Every summer, visitors enjoy the Cold Mountain tour---come on over! ... more


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