Waynesville, Hazelwood and Maggie Valley Real Estate & Homes for Sale in North Carolina

For the perfect combination of town and country, it’s hard to beat Waynesville and Maggie Valley, nestled in Haywood County in the western part of the state. Breathtaking mountain destinations no matter what the season, the two towns are home to approximately 10,700 residents who enjoy spectacular vistas of 19 towering peaks. The county is one of the primary gateways to the Great Smoky Mountains, and Waynesville is its county seat. Famous for its fascinating Southern folk culture, the charming town boasts a colorful lifestyle all its own. Main Street is home to charming boutiques, unique galleries and restaurants to suit every palate. Browse through a few specialty shops and you’ll find fine antiques, unusual crafts, one-of-a-kind paintings and handmade oak furniture. Dining establishments range from quaint cafes and bakeries to traditional pubs to upscale mountain inns. In addition to offering outstanding shopping and dining, downtown Waynesville hosts art walks, wine tasting and a number of local seasonal festivals. Maggie Valley has been a favorite vacation spot for visitors year after year. It offers dinner shows, world-class clogging, festivals, and museums. Opportunities are abundant in the area for hiking, biking, golfing, mountain climbing, waterfall exploring, canoeing, horseback riding, tubing and train riding, skiing and kayaking. Life here is not just about recreation and shopping, however. Businesses and students alike are served by Haywood Community College. Haywood Regional Medical Center is continuously building on its staff of more than 100 physicians. Local residents are committed to quality of life, whether it is involvement in schools, libraries, the arts or physical fitness. Waynesville and its surrounding communities are perfect for families of all shapes and sizes.