Ruth Howlett Collectables, 44 Brooke Street, SMYTHESDALE. Phone: (03) 5342 8186
Located in the decommissioned Smythesdale Town Hall, Ruth Howlett Collectables specialise in restored furniture, retro and art deco pieces, linen and sewing items, metalware and tools and furniture for restoration - something to interest all types of collectors.

Woady Yaloak Historical Society & Museum, 64 Brooke Street, SMYTHESDALE. Phone: (03) 5342 8754
The Woady Yaloak Historical Society seeks to document and preserve the history of the Woady Yaloak goldfields by the acquisition and preservation of information and records and to provide public access to them.\

The Court House Hotel, 63 Brooke Street, SMYTHESDALE 3351. Phone: (03) 5342 8198
‘Great friends, great food, great atmosphere’. Beautifully refurbished, situated in the interesting township Smythesdale and just a short pleasant 15 minute drive from Ballarat. Bar Special – Pizza and Pot - $12. Open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner - Breakfast Saturday and Sunday.

Woolmunda Park Cottages, Lot 5 Whites Rd., SMYTHESDALE 3351, Phone: (03) 5342 8746. 
Fax: (03) 534 28427. Two fully self-contained 2 bedroom cabins in secluded location, splendid views of Smythesdale valley. Sleeps up to 6 guests. Disabled access.