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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

1,528 reviews

Attraction type: Caverns & Caves; Waterfalls

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Foothills Parkway

360 reviews

Attraction type: Scenic Drives

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Smoky Mountain River Rat

694 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

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Next to Heaven Adventure

271 reviews

Attraction type: Theme Parks

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Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center

198 reviews

Owner description: A nonprofit organization formed to preserve and present the heritage of the East Tennessee region. The mission of the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center is to preserve, protect... more Owner description: A nonprofit organization formed to preserve and present the heritage of the East Tennessee region. The mission of the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center is to preserve, protect and promote the unique history and rich culture of the residents and Native Americans who inhabited the East Tennessee mountain communities that were incorporated into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its surroundings. The Heritage Center is located on a five acre site along state highway 73 in Townsend, Tennessee. less

Attraction type: History Museums

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All places to eat » Places to eat

The Artistic Bean

163 reviews

Ranked #1 of 40 Restaurants in Townsend

Cuisines: Cafe, American

Good for: Kids, Families with children

Dining options: Breakfast, Accepts American Express, Accepts Discover, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Seating, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible

Trailhead Steakhouse

1,164 reviews

Ranked #2 of 40 Restaurants in Townsend

Price: $5 - $25

Cuisines: American

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

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

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

505 reviews

Ranked #3 of 40 Restaurants in Townsend

Price: $30 - $50

Cuisines: American

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

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

Burger Master Drive In

366 reviews

Ranked #4 of 40 Restaurants in Townsend

Cuisines: American, Fast Food

Good for: Large groups, Local cuisine, Kids, Families with children

Dining options: Dinner, Lunch, Late Night, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Seating, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible

Black Bear Cafe

704 reviews

Ranked #5 of 40 Restaurants in Townsend

Cuisines: American, Cafe

Good for: Local cuisine, Kids, Families with children

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

All accommodations » Where to stay - Budget

Riverstone Lodge

$49 - $89

Ranked #7 of 10 Hotels in Townsend

174 reviews

Camp Townsend

$24 - $45

Ranked #18 of 22 Specialty Lodging in Townsend

1 review

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Jack Huff's

$45 - $98

Ranked #1 of 78 Hotels in Gatlinburg

560 reviews

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Tuckaleechee Retreat Center and Cabins

$90 - $1,200

Ranked #1 of 22 Specialty Lodging in Townsend

109 reviews

Townsend Gateway Inn

$112 - $158

Ranked #2 of 10 Hotels in Townsend

541 reviews

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Highland Manor Inn & Conference Center

$136 - $137

Ranked #3 of 10 Hotels in Townsend

297 reviews

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Blackberry Farm

$1,372 - $3,500

Ranked #1 of 1 Hotels in Walland

558 reviews

The Lodge at Buckberry Creek

$165 - $410

Ranked #2 of 78 Hotels in Gatlinburg

1,145 reviews

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Black Fox Lodge

$112 - $246

Ranked #10 of 91 Hotels in Pigeon Forge

263 reviews

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