- The list below includes 141 free or cheap things to do in or near Townsend, Tennessee, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Tubing, Horseback Riding, Bike Paths and Hiking Trails.
- From Cherokee National Forest to Foothills Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Townsend and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Sevierville and Pigeon Forge.
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A natural history and culture attraction, the Frank H. McClung Museum brings archaeology, regional and natural history, decorative arts and anthropology together under one roof.
21.4 Miles
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1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996
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Opened in 1963, the McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture is an educational museum located on the campus of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The museum contains a number of exhibits focusing on the local history, geology, and arts.
21.5 Miles
The Three Rivers Rambler allows guests to enjoy a 90 minute excursion along the Tennessee River in a real steam engine train. The uniformed conductor and volunteer staff entertain riders with local history while passing by historic sites in the Knoxville area.
21.6 Miles
The more than 26,000 students at the University of Tennessee will all tell you that there is much more to do on campus than college football. World class museums, art centers and research facilities, UT is the place to be.
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Located on Dyersburg's Courthouse Square, the Confederate Monument is a carved stone monument in memorial of fallen Confederate soldiers. The monument is engraved with the names of various Civil War battles, and is one of several on the square.
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Offering tours of the building, Blount Mansion provides visitors with an inside glimpse to life as a politician in the 18th century. The tour takes visitors through each room of the house, which is furnished with period pieces.
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As the birthing place of the city, James White Fort is a reconstructed 18th century homestead used by the early settlers of the region. The property consists of a main house with original furnishings, as well as several side buildings.
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
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700 Hall of Fame Drive, Knoxville, TN 37915
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The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame serves to preserve the history of the game with annual inductees. Opened in 1999, the facility features three courts with activities for visitors and a Hall of Honor recognizing inductees.
21.9 Miles
The East Tennessee History Center celebrates the history and heritage that is unique to the eastern part of the Volunteer State. Visitors will learn about pioneer and native American life, the Civil War years, and the rich musical legacy of East Tennessee.
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Constructed for the 1982 World's Fair, the Sunsphere Tower in Knoxville stands 266-feet high with a 75-foot diameter sphere on top. Guests are treated to a 360-degree view of the city from the observation levels, and a full-service restaurant is available for diners.