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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.
Explore the great outdoors at Meigs Falls and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Townsend. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.
You can browse the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Townsend. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Cades Cove Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Townsend. Wander the riverfront and forests in this relaxing area.
Townsend Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Townsend, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or enjoy its hiking trails.
Tucked against Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this peaceful gateway offers scenic hiking trails and wildlife viewing without Gatlinburg's crowds. Rent bicycles to explore the 11-mile loop through Cades Cove, where historic cabins and misty mountain views create perfect morning adventures.
So much more pleasant than any of the other towns around the park, with a good variety of food options nearby. It's much easier to come into the park through the Cades Cove entrance than via the Gatlinburg entrance, which is a nightmare.
Paul
10.0/10
Excellent
We LOVE Townsend. This is what a trip to the mountains should feel like. It's a far cry from the chaos of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Townsend is so peaceful with many outdoor activities that are true family memory makers.
Kaylee
10.0/10
Excellent
Calm, family friendly area with good dining options, lots of outdoor activities and easy access to GSM NP and Foothills Pkwy. Wide range of sleeping accommodations (from $ to $$$).
Calvin
10.0/10
Excellent
If you love to hike or fish or canoe or ride your bike and don't want all the hectic crowds of Gatlinburg then Townsend is the place for you.
William
10.0/10
Excellent
Don't expect the amusements that are prevalent in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. In the spring and summer there are some attractions for kids and many attractions are close by. Just a beautiful peaceful little community.
Sandra
8.0/10
Good
Excellent location for exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Lots of River tubing nearby. Watch out for restaurants using mostly Sysco canned food.
Elizabeth
8.0/10
Good
The little town is growing. Not a lot of food options, but Pigeon Forge is close enough that we had everything we needed.
Talisha
10.0/10
Excellent
This is the place to be if you want to relax away from the craziness on the other side of the park.
Michael
10.0/10
Excellent
This is the peaceful side of the smokies. No craziness of Gatlinburg here!
Cheryl
10.0/10
Excellent
This is our 2nd time staying in Townsend and we love it. Quite and welcoming. We stay for the small bore rallys and have really enjoyed the area and hospitality. The caverns are awesome!
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Townsend is 1386 mm.
