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NOTE: The Telephone AREA CODE for Western North
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Waynesville — an Overview |
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Waynesville is the county seat of Haywood County. The community
puts on several very popular fairs but is probably the least
tourist-oriented community in the county. But that is changing. The Loss of several major employ-ers (to foreign countries) has changed the economic priorities, here. The many attractions to be experienced in Waynesville have always been here. Now they are more important to the city fathers and a concerted effort is being made to attract visitors. |
Our favorite is the Wheels Through Time Museum. Not because of a special interest in cars and motorcycles but because roads, then highways, are what made not only Western North Carolina but the United States of America. It is difficult to sell real estate to folks that can't get to it or develop it. Waynesville, before I-40, was virtually isolated. I-40 brought 18-wheelers, industry and, for a while, a thriving economy. Now, thanks to tourism, it is coming back. |
