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• Things to do
• Places to eat
• Where to stay - Budget
• Where to stay - Midrange
• Where to stay - Luxury

All things to do » Things to do

Tuckaleechee Caverns

1,148 reviews

Attraction type: Caverns & Caves; Geologic Formations

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Cades Cove Visitor Center

476 reviews

Owner description: Inside the national park. Seasonal ranger-led programs.Indoor and outdoor exhibits of Southern Mountain life and culture. Includes Cable Mill, a grist mill which operates spring... more Owner description: Inside the national park. Seasonal ranger-led programs.Indoor and outdoor exhibits of Southern Mountain life and culture. Includes Cable Mill, a grist mill which operates spring through fall, the Becky Cable house, and other historic structures. Great Smoky Mountains Association bookstore and shop. Public restrooms. less

Attraction type: Visitor Centers

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Smoky Mountain River Rat

591 reviews

Owner description: Smoky Mountain River Rat has offered guests tubing adventures on the Little River for 20 years! River Rat is located 15 miles south of Pigeon Forge in Townsend, TN, the Peaceful... more Owner description: Smoky Mountain River Rat has offered guests tubing adventures on the Little River for 20 years! River Rat is located 15 miles south of Pigeon Forge in Townsend, TN, the Peaceful Side of The Smokies. Tubing trips offer plenty of rapids to satisfy your craving for excitement, but the Little River is mellow enough for even the youngest thrill seeker. This adventure is fun for ages 2 and older. Open 7 days, May - Labor Day. Want something with more PADDLE, SPLASH & PLAY? The River Rat also offers white water rafting with their "sister company". USA Raft Smoky Mountains offers guests white water rafting adventures on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN. We are conveniently located right off I-40 at the Tennessee, North Carolina border. USA Raft is the closest white water adventure rafting to Gatlinburg, Knoxville and Pigeon Forge. Your next adventure is waiting for you in the Great Smoky Mountains. Whether you are planning a quick weekend getaway or a fun family vacation, USA Raft the premier outfitter for rafting in the Smoky Mountains has an adventure that is just right for you! Our experienced guides combine safety with the rush of an outdoor adventure to give you and your family the thrill of a lifetime! From rafting to ThrillKats to fishing and more, the most fun you will ever have in the water awaits you on the Pigeon River. At USA Raft we believe it is our job to make rafting in the Smoky Mountains your first choice for vacation fun! less

Attraction type: Theme Parks; Bodies of Water

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Foothills Parkway

249 reviews

Attraction type: Scenic Drives

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Next to Heaven Adventure

226 reviews

Attraction type: Theme Parks

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All places to eat » Places to eat

Trailhead Steakhouse

829 reviews

Ranked #1 of 38 Restaurants in Townsend

Price: $5 - $25

Cuisines: American

Good for: Special occasions, Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Romantic

Dining options: Dinner, Lunch, Accepts American Express, Accepts Discover, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Highchairs Available, Parking Available, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

321 reviews

Ranked #2 of 38 Restaurants in Townsend

Price: $30 - $50

Cuisines: Vegetarian Friendly, American, Gluten Free Options

Good for: Special occasions, Large groups, Scenic view, Local cuisine, Business meetings, Romantic

Dining options: Dinner, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Off-Street Parking, Free Wifi, Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Private Dining, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer

Black Bear Cafe

544 reviews

Ranked #3 of 38 Restaurants in Townsend

Cuisines: American, Cafe

Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget

Dining options: Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Highchairs Available, Parking Available, Seating, Takeout, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible

Smokin Joes

483 reviews

Ranked #4 of 38 Restaurants in Townsend

Cuisines: American, Barbecue

Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget

Dining options: Dinner, Lunch, Highchairs Available, Parking Available, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible

Country Steak N' Eggs

204 reviews

Ranked #5 of 38 Restaurants in Townsend

Cuisines: American

Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Scenic view, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget

Dining options: Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Highchairs Available, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Seating, Takeout, Television, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible

All accommodations » Where to stay - Budget

Riverstone Lodge

$49 - $89

Ranked #6 of 11 Hotels in Townsend

156 reviews

Camp Townsend

$24 - $45

Ranked #14 of 21 Specialty Lodging in Townsend

1 review

Bunkhouse Inn

$65

Ranked #10 of 11 Hotels in Townsend

65 reviews

All accommodations » Where to stay - Midrange

Townsend Gateway Inn

$101 - $131

Ranked #1 of 11 Hotels in Townsend

429 reviews

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BEST WESTERN Cades Cove Inn

$87 - $286

Ranked #3 of 11 Hotels in Townsend

470 reviews

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Highland Manor Inn & Conference Center

$102 - $137

Ranked #4 of 11 Hotels in Townsend

250 reviews

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The Lodge at Buckberry Creek

$258 - $410

Ranked #2 of 84 Hotels in Gatlinburg

1,091 reviews

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Margaritaville Island Hotel

$200 - $354

Ranked #7 of 93 Hotels in Pigeon Forge

837 reviews

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Dollywood's DreamMore Resort

$176 - $288

Ranked #11 of 93 Hotels in Pigeon Forge

787 reviews

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