Townsend

Just a few miles from the hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge lies a town nestled in the valley of the Smoky Mountains. Townsend has so much to offer visitors looking for a little relaxation or a fun-filled day in the Little River tubing through the rapids while taking in the greenery and wildlife surrounding them. Townsend has the distinction of having the closest entrance to Cades Cove of any town near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. You can celebrate the history of the region with a drive around “the Loop” at Cades Cove, just a few miles from Townsend. Whether you’re looking for a place to pitch a tent or prefer shopping in the arts and crafts stores, visitors will not be disappointed in all that Townsend has to offer.

Townsend, host of "Old Timers Day," and arts and crafts festivals throughout the year offers a beautiful, championship golf course at Laurel Valley, Tuckaleechee Caverns, and the Smoky Mountain Railway Museum provide entertainment for the entire family. When it comes time to eat, Townsend offers a wide variety of cuisine for tastes of any kind. You will find a variety of gift and specialty shops offering vacationers everything from art to walking sticks. All kinds of recreation are available for visitors from kayaking, fishing, tubing, biking, hiking and camping to arts and crafts, history lessons and exploring the wildlife that abounds in this sleepy town. Townsend is a short drive from a wide diversity of entertainment with country, pop, swing, rock n' roll, gospel, music and comedy productions just across the mountain in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Appropriately coined as the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies," Townsend takes only one visit to keep you coming back time after time. With lots of fun for every member of the family and for people of all ages, make Townsend a part of your next vacation.

Book a cabin and enjoy all that Townsend has to offer with just a short, beautiful drive over the mountain. With so many options, every member of your family will find something to enjoy in Townsend. Enjoy luxurious accommodations in a private, mountain cabin while soaking in the beauty of Spring in the Smokies. Spend your days exploring one of the most beautiful towns around the Park and your evenings in front of a fire or soaking in a hot tub while gazing at the incredible views from your fully equipped private retreat. With homelike comforts being in such close proximity to Townsend, you can enjoy the splendor of both worlds.