Area Attractions

Townsend and the Great Smoky National Park offers area attractions plus lots of activities from tubing, canoeing, and kayaking to hiking, ziplining, biking and horseback riding, just to name a few. We have also provided information below for attractions in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

Visitors Center

Be sure to stop by the Townsend Visitors Center for maps, brochures and more information about the Park and the Townsend area.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is a must see, to learn more about the heritage and culture of the inhabitants of the Great Smoky Mountains. For mor information visit www.gsmheritagecenter.org

Tuckaleechee Caverns

Tuckaleechee Caverns is known as the greatest site under the Smokies. It is carved inside the earths oldest mountain range and estimated to be 20 to 30 million years old. For more information visit tuckaleecheecaverns.com

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

For a great dining experience of farm to table regionally inspired dishes, make your reservation at the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro. The Bistro was named as one Americas "25 Most Romantic Restaurants" by TripAdvisor of 2019. For more information visit dancingbearlodge.com/townsend-tn-restaurants