Townsend, Tennessee bills itself as the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies" and is indeed more quiet and peaceful than it's more populated neighbors--Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. But Townsend's main appeal and attraction is its proximity to Cades Cove, the single most popular attraction in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cades Cove consists of an 11 mile loop around a spectacularly beautiful cove where several hundred pioneers lived during the 19th century. Today the Cove is Gatlinburg Cabin Rental - Home to preserved historical structures, wildlife including whitetail deer and black bears. In addition, the Townsend, Tennessee area and Cades Cove host several major trail heads to popular hiking trails. Ample lodging such as cabins and chalets rentals, hotels and motels, and bed and breakfast inns are ready to host the Smoky Mountain visitor.

Lodging

Gilbertson Lazy Horse Retreat - 865-448-6810
Highland Manor Motel - 865-448-2211
Pioneer Cabins and Guest Farm - 865-448-6100
Talley Ho Inn - 865-448-2465
The Inn at Blackberry Farm - 865-984-9850
Twin Valley Bed & Breakfast & Horse Ranch - 865-984-0980
Wayside Manor Bed and Breakfast - 865-970-4823

Campgrounds

Cades Cove Campground - 800-365-CAMP
Lazy Daze Campground and Motel - 865-448-6061
Little River Village Campground - 865-448-2241
Mountaineer Campground - 865-448-6421
Tremont Hills Campground - 865-448-6363
Tuckaleechee Campground and Horse Camp - 865-448-9608

Attractions

Little River Railroad & Lumber Company Museum
The Little River Railroad Museum was established to preserve the historical significance of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company operations for the area. The single remaining Shay Engine #2147 that worked in the Smoky Mountains National Park is showcased at the museum. The tour is free, but donations are accepted.

River Tubing & Kayaking
A number of outfitters along Hwys 321 and 73 (in Townsend and near the Park entrance) offer kayaks and inner tubes for rent to use in the Little River. There's even a "water hole" where sunbathers and tubers congregate at the "Y" just after entering the Park from Townsend.

Tuckaleechee Caverns
Over 100 years ago, Indians discovered and hid in what is now known as Tuckaleechee Caverns. As younsters, Bill Vananda and Harry Myers played in and around the mountains and its caves. Eventually they built concrete walkways and lit the caverns and opened them to the public. Experienced guides conduct tours approximately every half hour.

Restaurants

Foothills Milling Company Restaurant
3250 Wears Valley Rd. (Hwy. 321) Sevierville TN. 37862   (865)428-2272
Experience the casual atmosphere, unpretentious service and innovative Southern cuisine rooted in the culinary past of the Tennessee foothills.

Tuckaleechee Trout Farm Restaurant
142 Tipton Road
865-448-2290
Larry and Sue Smith welcome you to their trout farm restaurant, where you can order fresh-caught trout from the menu or catch your own from their spring-fed ponds, and the staff will prepare your fresh-caught trout for you. Save room for the cobblers and ice cream!

Smokin' Joe's Bar-B-Que
8215 State Hwy. 73
865-448-3212
Dale and Sandra Peabody carry on the family tradition of preparing and serving some of the finest barbecued chicken, beef, and pork we have ever experienced.

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