Guidebook for Townsend
Food Scene
Small but popular "Mom and Pop" restaurant open March through November. Everything is good including homemade pies and cakes, but burgers and giant grouper sandwich are incredible! I haven't had better grouper at the coast.
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Black Bear Cafe
7621 E Lamar Alexander PkwySmall but popular "Mom and Pop" restaurant open March through November. Everything is good including homemade pies and cakes, but burgers and giant grouper sandwich are incredible! I haven't had better grouper at the coast.
Parks & Nature
Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdLess than a quarter mile from the cabin
Beautiful and secluded ridgetop trail that is four miles from the cabin. The road is paved to the trail, but is very curvy. Park in the pull-off and walk up the dirt road 100 yards.
Ace Gap Trailhead
Beautiful and secluded ridgetop trail that is four miles from the cabin. The road is paved to the trail, but is very curvy. Park in the pull-off and walk up the dirt road 100 yards.
This 11 mile loop travels through the largest valley in the national park highlighting old homes, churches and settlements. It is the best place to see wildlife (deer, turkey and bears) in the park, especially shortly after sunrise or before sunset. Because it is very popular it can become a parking lot on summer weekends. 30 minutes from the cabin.
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Cades Cove
This 11 mile loop travels through the largest valley in the national park highlighting old homes, churches and settlements. It is the best place to see wildlife (deer, turkey and bears) in the park, especially shortly after sunrise or before sunset. Because it is very popular it can become a parking lot on summer weekends. 30 minutes from the cabin.
Entertainment & Activities
This riding stable is less than a half mile from the cabin.
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Davy Crockett Riding Stables
505 Old Cades Cove RdThis riding stable is less than a half mile from the cabin.
There are several outfitters who rent rafts and provide pickup for tubing the Little River that runs through Townsend. This is the biggest summer family activity in town. For $10-$15 per person you can enjoy the beauty and mild rapids of this cool river for as much of the day as you like.
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Tube River Rage
8303 TN-73There are several outfitters who rent rafts and provide pickup for tubing the Little River that runs through Townsend. This is the biggest summer family activity in town. For $10-$15 per person you can enjoy the beauty and mild rapids of this cool river for as much of the day as you like.
Arts & Culture
If you are interested in the history of the area and what it was like for the early settlers, this is a great place to go.
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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
123 Cromwell DrIf you are interested in the history of the area and what it was like for the early settlers, this is a great place to go.
Shopping
Largest of the country stores in the Townsend area with most of the stuff that you would expect and some you wouldn't.
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Apple Valley Mountain Village & Cafe
7138 E Lamar Alexander PkwyLargest of the country stores in the Townsend area with most of the stuff that you would expect and some you wouldn't.
Essentials
Only full-service grocery store in Townsend. A little pricey but good selection.
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Townsend IGA
7945 E Lamar Alexander PkwyOnly full-service grocery store in Townsend. A little pricey but good selection.