- 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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Explore over 300-acres of protected wildlife habitat at Ijams Nature Center. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking trails, pristine picnic areas, and scenic overlooks while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
20.8 Miles
Several adventure activities are offered at Adrenaline Park. The site is actually home to the longest zip lines over water in North America and features jet boat tours, relaxed cruises, a glass-bottom sky bridge, and gift shop with adjoining snack bar.
21.4 Miles
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.
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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.
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Neyland Stadium is the official home for the University of Tennessee Volunteers football team and can be privately toured by appointments during the week. The facility can hold over 102,000 people in standard arena seating or premium sky boxes.
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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300 Neyland Drive, at Volunteer Landing, Knoxville, TN 37902
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Set sail on the Tennessee River on board the Star of Knoxville Riverboat, a 325-passenger vessel specializing in custom-theme dinner cruises. Visitors can book the murder-mystery dinner cruise, a holiday cruise or even book for weddings and special events.
21.7 Miles
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.