4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
It is a beautiful area with a nice sidewalk/trail to walk/run/bike along. Limited places to eat and shop.
Townsend, TN
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Best Western Cades Cove Inn
7824 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Tremont Lodge & Resort
7726 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN
Stay at this hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
Talley Ho Inn
8314 Tennessee 73, Townsend, TN
Stay at this hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions River Rage Go-Kart Track and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage ...
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Popular places to visit
Cades Cove
4.5/5(1,502 reviews)
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Cades Cove, a lovely green space in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Spruce Flats Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Spruce Flats Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Townsend. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.
Meigs Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Meigs Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Townsend. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.
Townsend Visitor Center
4.5/5(10 reviews)
Townsend Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Townsend, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area, or enjoy its hiking trails.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
4/5(5 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Townsend. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this culturally rich area.
Tuckaleechee Caverns
5/5(4 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Townsend when you stop by Tuckaleechee Caverns. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Ticket pass to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (Self-Guided Tour)
$12
per adult
5 Hour Tour of the Mountain Heritage of Cades Cove
$150
per adult
Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains
$39
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!
$62
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
$25
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Townsend
4.5
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Brenda
Townsend is very close to Cades cove which is why we go to that area and very far from attractions we could care less about
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Very friendly residents.
4/5 - Good
Devesh
Since we only stayed overnight, and didn't explore I can't comment about the town. However, I loved the calmness and serenity of the town. I would love to go back and relax and explore more.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Small mountain town.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The Abby restaurant has yummy pulled pork sandwiches with beautiful outdoor seating by the river, it's next to the swinging bridge
- Cades Cove
- Townsend Visitor Center
- Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
- Tuckaleechee Caverns
- Cades Cove Visitor Center
- Laurel Valley Golf Course
- Dark Island Swinging Bridge
- Next To Heaven
- Spruce Flats Falls
- River Rage Go-Kart Track
- The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
- Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail
- Meigs Falls
- Tube Junction
- Upper Tremont Road
- Lee Roberson Art Gallery
- Hedgewood Gardens
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park