Location: Townsend
Top Things to do in Townsend
Top Restaurants in Townsend
What to do and see in Townsend, Tennessee (TN): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Townsend is a city in Blount County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. The population was 244 at the 2000 census and 448 at the 2010 census. For thousands of years a site of Native American occupation by varying cultures, Townsend is one of three "gateways" to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It has several museums and attractions relating to the natural and human history of the Great Smokies.
Restaurants in Townsend
1. Tuckaleechee Caverns
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,463 reviews
Tuckaleechee Caverns is a massive cave / cavern system and tourist attraction located in Townsend, Tennessee awarded 5 stars by AAA. Tuckaleechee Caverns is a short drive from Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Townsend, Cades Cove, Knoxville and Chattanooga. Tuckaleechee Caverns is the Highest rated cave or cavern in the Eastern US awarded 5 star "GEM" attraction by AAA. The "Big Room" is the largest cave/cavern room that is open to the public in the eastern United States could almost fit a football stadium. Many stalagmites reach over 24 feet tall with flow-stone formations over hundreds of feet in length and width. Tuckaleechee Caverns is proud to have the tallest underground waterfall in the eastern United States, named "Silver Falls", a 210 foot two-tier waterfall. OPEN - MARCH 1 to NOVEMBER 30.
Reviewed By cl8on
Great place, beautiful caverns, Zach who was our tour guide had a great sense of humor and enjoyed talking. Always had jokes. Many cool formations and other must see things.
2. Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By MsLoveTravel - Knoxville, United States
Any music lover can appreciate this music store in the mountains. But if you have an interest in knowing more about mountain music or an interest in buying a string instrument to play or begin to play don't miss this shop. I have purchased from Mike Clemmer and would not trade my wormy chestnut dulcimer for anything. It has a beautiful sound and finish. If you come in warmer weather months they gather on a Saturday night to what they call "The Picking Porch" all you need is a blanket or a lawn chair - concerts are free. Make this a part of your must dos when you come to Townsend.
3. Little River Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Little River Outfitters is a fly fishing shop, fly fishing school and mail order company located in Townsend, Tennessee. We have been family owned since 1994.
4. CAM Cabin Crafts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 69UsAf73 - Gainesville, United States
This is a must see craft store. Beautifully made by hand by area artesians. This is run by the Coalition for Appalachian Ministries which supports mountain missions. All the crafts inside are beautiful and well made with affordable prices on most items. Check it out and see for your self, you won’t be disappointed.
5. ABR's Visitor & Education Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By mikebP2427PQ
Its a really neat place to visit if you love BEARS, and what tops it off, is when the people working there loves bears more than you.Learn history, hear facts, read facts, and so much more!!#
6. Cades Cove Jeep Outpost
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By MarilynL628
We have been here many times and enjoy it every time we go.They have many items in the store and the folks that run it are great people to talk with,very friendly.We make ita point to stop inevery time we go to Cades Cove and the Smoky Mountains.
7. Cades Cove Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Cades Cove Gallery offers local products and the work of nature and wildlife photographer Barry Spruce. We specialize in capturing the beauty and wonder of the Great Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove. Stop by and take a piece of the Smoky Mountains home with you.
Reviewed By LordJosmar
We almost missed this place, as the hours posted on Google were incorrect. They have some AMAZING shots of the local flora and fauna available for purchase. All of these options were available in different sizes and formats, like post cards, or normal prints. They also offered empty frames for you to purchase and frame up the prints you buy. We also got to spend some time talking to the owners about their travels and photographs. All in all, this is a MUST visit for anyone who appreciates nature photography.
8. Birch & Twine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
We are a new home decor and gift shop in beautiful Townsend, Tennessee on "the quiet side of the Smokies." For a long time now, we've been searching for unique inventory to sell and offer many locally made, hand-crafted items. We feature the unusual from large to small, including antique furniture pieces, creative jewelry, home decor the likes of which you haven't seen before, and memorable gifts,
Reviewed By 352martyr
This little shop is such a treasure. Highly recommend for souvenir gifts and lovely items for your home. Great selection of unique Christmas decor.
9. Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Connect with the spirit and history of Townsend, Cades Cove, and the Great Smoky Mountains at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. A 501(c)(3) organization located just one mile from the Townsend entrance to the National Park, the Heritage Center offers indoor museum galleries as well as an Appalachian village containing historic structures covering the time period of 1802-1960. On weekends, the Heritage Center also hosts a variety live concerts that draw attendees from across the region. Admission tickets may be purchased online, by phone, or on a walk-up basis.
Reviewed By scubacamper
This is a pretty cool place to see some of the historical artifacts and experience some of the cultural norms of the area. The curators have presented a nice collection of Native American artifacts discovered in the area as well as a nice collection of original buildings from the area. It appears they have moved some original log style buildings from the area to this one location, offering a neat little "tour" of they way folks lived in that area a century or more ago. The pricing is reasonable and their gift shop has a decent selection of "dust-collectors" for you to remember your trip. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and professional.
10. Cades Cove Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By cosmogirl145 - Spanish Fort, United States
LOVE this wine!!!! It’s totally worth the drive to come try this wine!!! My husband purchased the Rustic Cabin Red and I bought the Semi Sweet Muscadine. We would have bought more,but could not fit anymore in our car. Last time we were in a larger vehicle and brought back 6 bottles from this winery! Make the drive, you won’t regret it!
TAGS
