- TripBuzz found 159 things to do with kids in or near Townsend, Tennessee, including 136 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.
- From Davy Crockett Riding Stables to Cowboy Tubing, the Townsend area offers 82 different types of family activities, including: Tubing, Horseback Riding, Bike Paths and Hiking Trails.
- Blount County, Tennessee is home to the city of Townsend and it's population of less than 500 residents. The city spans an area just 2 square miles and maintains a strong history with roots in the Native American culture as well as the historic logging industry. Townsend boasts a variety of landscape and recreation that brings its visitors closer to nature and the city's culture.
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505 Old Cades Cove Road, Townsend, TN 37882
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Enjoy the spectacular Smoky Mountains on horseback by visiting Davy Crockett Riding Stables. This family owned stable was founded in 1962 and features 15 miles of mountain trails with breath-taking views.
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Spend a day enjoying the Little River when you book a trip to Cowboy Tubing. Featuring clean amenities, friendly staff, and an all-day pass includes relaxing tube rides or a trip through Class II rapids.
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Cades Cove Campground is a valley where visitors can see diverse wildlife like white-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes, groundhogs, turkeys, and skunks. Other popular activities there include hiking, biking, fishing and horseback riding.
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Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a rafting and kayaking experience must visit Smoky Mountain River Rat today. Your all-day pass includes unlimited trips on two separate courses, rock jumping, rope swinging and scenic mountain views.
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The only authorized stables in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cades Cove Riding Stables, is your best choice for horseback riding fun. Guests can enjoy the magnificent splendor of the park on guided horseback, carriage, or hay rides.
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Nestled within the Smoky Mountains, the attraction of Tube Junction focuses on water-based recreation through the natural creeks in the area. Visitors are able to rent inflatable tubes and life vests to take a floating tour of the Little River.
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Smoky Mountain River Rat offers tubing trips on the river, with two different trips set in different sections. The upper section features adventure rapids and swimming holes while the lower features a rock jump, rope swing and relaxing rapids.
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Choose from one of three river routes, or ride all three, at River Rage, Townsend's most affordable tubing destination. Shuttles take riders to their entry points and meet them at the end, guests can also enjoy a meal at Little River BBQ.
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Tuckaleechee Caverns opened in 1953 as a destination for people to explore the beauty that lies beneath the Smoky Mountains. The one mile guided tour includes stunning rock formations, underground waterfalls, and crystal clear streams.
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Featuring over 45 acres of unguided mountain trails for horseback riding, Next To Heaven Adventure is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Smoky Mountains. Cabins are available for rent and more adventurous types can partake in ziplining.