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Smoky Mountains Visitor Center at Townsend

Name: Smoky Mountains Visitor Center at Townsend
Address: 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend, TN, 37882, US
Telephone: 865-448-6134

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Townsend is the peaceful side of the Smokies, a gateway community to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We provide visitor information to the area and have delightful people to answer all your questions when drop by.

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Sunrise in Townsed

View from Cades Cove

Winter in Cades Cove

Waterfalls in Cades Cove

Music in Townsend

Cabin in Cades Cove

Waterfalls line the trails

Hello there

Sunset in Cades Cove

Can you see me?

Wildlife can be found in Cades Cove loop

Pickin' on the porch

Festival fun

The sounds of Bluegrass

Bluegrass on stage

Pull up your chair and sit a spell

Up close with musicians

The smells of food

Let's dance

The banjo has been around

That twang

Shut up and pick

Musicians on stage

Great friends pick together

You never know where you'll find a musician

Music the natural way

We've been around

Scottish heritage is celebrated

Grab your kilt

Caber toss

What a view

First ffrost

Can you hear the silence?

Wagon

The green of spring

Leaping deer

Hide and seek

Wild turkey

Birds of a feather

Enjoying the trip

Cabin in the woods

Mountain flowers

Truck show

Smoky Mountains Visitor Center at Townsend

7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
Townsend, TN 37882

Contact

kmitchell@blountpartnership.com

865-448-6134

Hours

7 days a week - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.

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For the most up-to-date hours and information, please contact Smoky Mountains Visitor Center at Townsend directly.

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Nearby Attractions

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Eat & Drink

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Bars & Pubs

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Places to Stay

Cabins & Chalets

Smoky Cabins Vacation Rentals LLC

Fifty fully furnished riverside and mountain view cabins located next to the Great Smoky Mountains Park in Townsend. One to five bedroom privately owned luxury properties. Located within minutes of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Cades Cove.

Arial view of Big Meadow along side of Little Rive - stocked with rainbow trout!

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Big Meadow Family Campground

2024 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Winner

Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Little Arrow Outdoor Resort

Cabins, Tiny Homes, RV full hook up, Glamping tents and vacation homes! Little Arrow Outdoor Resort is surrounded by miles of majestic wilderness and packed with activities. Along the Little River and located next to the entrance of the Smoky Mountains!

Things to Do

Outdoor Activities

Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing

Looking for the best tubing in the Smokies? You found it! Family-friendly, great facilities, and a unique way to enjoy gorgeous mountain views.

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Outdoor Activities

River Rat Tubing & Rafting

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Museums

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

With indoor museum galleries, 17 historic outbuildings in our Appalachian village, living history, concerts, festivals, and other special events throughout the year, there is something for everyone at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center!

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