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The Best Fall Hikes Near Waynesville, NC

Fall has arrived in North Carolina, and with it, crisp air and beautiful fall colors on the trees. There’s no better time to get out and explore all that the Smoky Mountain region has to offer, and we’ve put together a guide to the best hikes in Waynesville, NC, to help you make the most of this time of year.  So lace up your hiking

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Red Leaf River Inn in Waynesville, NC featuring a lush green lawn and shady trees.

The Best Bed and Breakfast location in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains (hint: it’s not Asheville!)

Planning an Asheville Getaway? There’s no denying it. Over recent years, Asheville, North Carolina, has built a reputation as a top travel destination with good reason, thanks to its restaurants, access to the great outdoors, and vibrant art community. But that reputation also has brought in larger crowds, lots of traffic, and rising hotel prices.  Instead, in-the-know travelers looking for affordable and relaxing bed and

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Waynesville NC Events July 2020

Although Covid-19 has postponed or cancelled many Waynesville, NC events, July 2020 is the beginning of new, safer events from a summer drive in movie theater to newly designed car shows. According to the latest Governor’s order, face masks must be work when in public, so please make plans accordingly. Of course, now more than ever, these events are subject to change or cancellation, so please

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Welcome Back!

The county of Haywood voted earlier this week to stop requiring quarantine for out of state travelers and the State of North Carolina is scheduled to begin Phase 1 of our reopening plan at 5pm on Friday, May 8.

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Banana Bread French Toast Recipe

As we work on getting our cookbook together, I thought we’d share one of our signature items – Vic’s Famous Banana Bread French Toast. While most French toast recipes call for using plain yeasted breads like sandwich bread or challah, we like to up the flavor with quick breads like this banana bread or our apple muffins. The result is a denser, less eggy French

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Our Commitment To Clean – Covid-19 Information

Update: As of March 26, 2020, per Haywood County order, the Red Leaf River Inn will be temporarily closed for leisure travel. The closure will last until May 8, 2020. If you are traveling as an emergency worker and need lodging or are a local frontline worker looking for alternative housing, please call us at 828-283-0763 for assistance. There are a few things we knew

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Chef Victor Johnston, Owner of Red Leaf River Inn in Waynesville North Carolina

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Waynesville NC Events Fall 2021

The start of fall is also the start of many Waynesville NC events and festivals. We’ve gathered some of our favorites below.

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