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
Travel Guide
Visit Townsend
Popular places to visit
Cades Cove
4.5/5(1,502 reviews)
You can take time to visit Cades Cove during your travels to Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Laurel Valley Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Townsend at Laurel Valley Golf Course. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Cades Cove Visitor Center
4.5/5(12 reviews)
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Cades Cove Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Townsend. Wander the riverfront and forest in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains
$39
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
$17
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pigion Forge: Elvis and Johnny Cash Tribute Show Ticket
$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!
$62
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Soul of Motown at Grand Majestic Theater
$50
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
$31
per adult
86% 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
- Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
- Laurel Valley Golf Course
- Cades Cove Visitor Center
- Townsend Visitor Center
- Tuckaleechee Caverns
- Dark Island Swinging Bridge
- The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
- Next To Heaven
- Spruce Flats Falls
- River Rage Go-Kart Track
- Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail
- Lee Roberson Art Gallery
- Upper Tremont Road
- Meigs Falls
- Tube Junction
- Hedgewood Gardens
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park