The General's Summit Guidebook
Sightseeing
Connect with the spirit and history of Townsend, Cades Cove, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Museum offer something for everyone, from hands-on activities to tours of original 19th century buildings and our Cherokee Native American collection.
37 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
123 Cromwell DrConnect with the spirit and history of Townsend, Cades Cove, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Museum offer something for everyone, from hands-on activities to tours of original 19th century buildings and our Cherokee Native American collection.
Activities
Float down the lazy waters of the Little River, right here in Townsend.
167 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdFloat down the lazy waters of the Little River, right here in Townsend.
Davy Crockett Riding Stables
505 Old Cades Cove RdCades Cove Cellars
7126 E Lamar Alexander PkwyLittle River Railroad/Lumber Museum
7747 E Lamar Alexander PkwyCarved over tens of thousands of years in one of the earth’s oldest mountain chains, the caverns are known as the “Greatest Site Under the Smokies’”. Estimated to be between 20 and 30 million years old. It has been opened to the public since 1953. The most remarkable sights in Tuckaleechee is an area of the cave called the Big Room, a room 400 feet long, 300 feet wide and over 150 feet deep at
121 locals recommend
Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdCarved over tens of thousands of years in one of the earth’s oldest mountain chains, the caverns are known as the “Greatest Site Under the Smokies’”. Estimated to be between 20 and 30 million years old. It has been opened to the public since 1953. The most remarkable sights in Tuckaleechee is an area of the cave called the Big Room, a room 400 feet long, 300 feet wide and over 150 feet deep at
Off Grid Ready
Survival and Outdoor Supply
Little River Outfitters
106 Town Square DrFood scene in Townsend
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
137 Apple Valley WayAmazing fine dining restaurant
Apple Valley Mountain Village & Cafe
7138 E Lamar Alexander PkwyThis is a great restaurant, casual and fun
43 locals recommend
Peaceful Side Social Brewery & Craft Kitchen
7967 East Lamar Alexander ParkwayThis is a great restaurant, casual and fun
Trailhead Steakhouse
7839 E Lamar Alexander PkwyTrout is great
Burger Master Drive In
8439 TN-73The Townsend Abbey
7765 River Rd
Company Distilling
8351 Tennessee 73
Blackberry Farm Brewery
106 Everett AvenueHardware
Elder's Ace Hardware of Townsend LLC
8031 E Lamar Alexander PkwyGreat home town customer service
Grocery
IGA Deli
7929 E Lamar Alexander PkwyHas everything you need, almost!
Vistors Center/Gift shop
Good place to get area information and gift shop, all in one.
17 locals recommend
Townsend Visitors Center
7906 E Lamar Alexander PkwyGood place to get area information and gift shop, all in one.
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Cades Cove is an isolated valley located in the Tennessee section of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. The valley was home to numerous settlers before the formation of the national park. Due to its well preserved homesteads, scenic mountain views, abundant wildlife, Cades Cove today is the single most popular destination for visitors to the park, attracting over two million visitors a year.
A one-way, 11 mile paved loop around Cades Cove drag thousands of visitor daily, and can take over four hours to traverse during tourist season.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Cades Cove is an isolated valley located in the Tennessee section of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. The valley was home to numerous settlers before the formation of the national park. Due to its well preserved homesteads, scenic mountain views, abundant wildlife, Cades Cove today is the single most popular destination for visitors to the park, attracting over two million visitors a year.
A one-way, 11 mile paved loop around Cades Cove drag thousands of visitor daily, and can take over four hours to traverse during tourist season.