History seekers should definitely check out the Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts which houses fascinating artifacts from the Navajo and Hopi Native American tribes. Get acquainted with the region's writers at Osandu Books and Tea where author readings are often held. Gallery 86 meanwhile exhibits paintings by local and regional mountain artists.
Festivals, parades, and community events are a regular occurrence in Waynesville, the most popular being Folkmoot USA, an international folk festival. The Haywood Arts Regional Theater (HART) boasts an exciting calendar, and is also home to the farm-to-table Harmon’s Den Bistro.