About 25 miles from Asheville is the quaint village of Waynesville. Its downtown has a surprising number of fine galleries and specialty shops. Stop in Whitman's Bakery for a sandwich or pastry. They've been there for 60+ years! Along with the popular Mast General Store, there are about a dozen galleries and a variety of antique shops, home furnishing centers and gift shops.
Waynesville is Haywood County's oldest town with over a century of experience as a quaint mountain retreat. Waynesville's quaint old buildings, brick sidewalks, galleries, tempting foods and old-time general store will take you back to a more leisurely time. A time when people made you feel welcome and when you could slow down and really savor the present. When it's time to dine, there is everything from hearty country fare to the local specialty mountain trout, to fine international cuisine and high-end gourmet.
The award-wining theatre local features a full schedule of performances. Folkmoot U.S.A. attracts entertainers from all over the world. The Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts is housed in the historic Shelton House.
Waynesville is Haywood County's oldest town with over a century of experience as a quaint mountain retreat. Even before the railroad made it easy to get here, visitors flocked to Waynesville for the cool, clean air, clean water, outstanding scenery and an opportunity to escape sweltering cities.
For more, go to the Downtown Waynesville Web site.
Directions from Asheville: Take I-40 West to exit 27 onto Hwy 74.
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