- Our list of the best things to do in Townsend, Tennessee, features the top 197 nearby activities — including 83 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Townsend, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Water Activities, Museums & Galleries, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Townsend, TN , followed by 172 popular activities in nearby cities, including Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Knoxville, Maryville, Bryson City, Kodak, Cherokee, Walland, Oneida, Hartford, Dandridge and Dyersburg
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5.1 Miles
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.
0.7 Miles
Known for its sweet wines, Cades Cove Cellars offers visitors a lounge with a fireplace for tastings. The staff is knowledgeable about the different flavors between the wines and provides suggestions based on the visitor's preferences.
1.4 Miles
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.
5.0 Miles
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.
1.9 Miles
90%
174 votes
123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882
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Preserving the history and culture of the earliest inhabitants of the region, the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center has something for everyone. Visitors, young and old, can enjoy guided tours, museum, and historic village featuring 11 complete period buildings.
0.4 Miles
89%
53 votes
Old State Highway 73 & Depot Avenue, Townsend, TN
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Visitors will enjoy a walk across the Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Venture across to take in the scenic view from the top, or check out the tubers floating the river below.
2.8 Miles
87%
95 votes
US 321, Townsend, TN
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Get a history lesson at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Formerly one of the largest commercial lumber companies in the area, the Little River Railroad Company built over 150 miles of railroads in the area. Admission is free.
3.1 Miles
Book a tee time at Laurel Valley Golf Course. Golfers will enjoy playing this 18-hole golf course with the Great Smoky Mountains as their backdrop. Challenging for all levels, the facility also includes a clubhouse, restaurant and fitness center.
1.9 Miles
Cades Cove Heritage Tours is a non-profit organization with the goal of providing a great experience to visitors while protecting the natural and cultural resources of the cove. The organization offers ecology as well as historical tours of the cove.
1.3 Miles
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.