Townsend Tourist Destinations
Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 0.3 miles away
The bridge is only one of the many places to visit during your stay in Townsend. Many people come here to spend as much time as possible in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and, to be sure, there is so much to see there. But when you want a quiet spot to take a break and maybe a few pictures of your family for the memories, be sure you take a little time out of your day to stop in at the bridge.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is 1.8 miles away
In the mountain community of Townsend, Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center is uniquely poised to become the cultural center of the region. Literally located adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Center is quickly becoming a significant destination attraction and civic asset.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 13.9 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers, and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail. An observation tower tops Clingmans Dome, the highest peak, offering scenic views of the mist-covered mountains. Here you can hike, recharge in the coves, do scenic drives, and spot wildlife.
Laurel Falls is 9 miles away
The Laurel Falls Trail is an American hiking trail, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of Sevier County, Tennessee. The trail ascends Cove Mountain, leading past Laurel Falls, one of the most popular waterfalls in the national park, en route to the summit of Cove Mountain and the Cove Mountain fire tower.
Little River Railroad/Lumber Museum is 0.4 miles away
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company is a non-profit corporation founded in 1982 to preserve the heritage of the Little River Lumber Company and the Little River Railroad. We operate a museum in Townsend, Tennessee, collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the history of these companies, and of the people in this region.
Townsend Tourist Destinations
Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 0.3 miles away
The bridge is only one of the many places to visit during your stay in Townsend. Many people come here to spend as much time as possible in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and, to be sure, there is so much to see there. But when you want a quiet spot to take a break and maybe a few pictures of your family for the memories, be sure you take a little time out of your day to stop in at the bridge.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is 1.8 miles away
In the mountain community of Townsend, Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center is uniquely poised to become the cultural center of the region. Literally located adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Center is quickly becoming a significant destination attraction and civic asset.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 13.9 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers, and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail. An observation tower tops Clingmans Dome, the highest peak, offering scenic views of the mist-covered mountains. Here you can hike, recharge in the coves, do scenic drives, and spot wildlife.
Laurel Falls is 9 miles away
The Laurel Falls Trail is an American hiking trail, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of Sevier County, Tennessee. The trail ascends Cove Mountain, leading past Laurel Falls, one of the most popular waterfalls in the national park, en route to the summit of Cove Mountain and the Cove Mountain fire tower.
Little River Railroad/Lumber Museum is 0.4 miles away
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company is a non-profit corporation founded in 1982 to preserve the heritage of the Little River Lumber Company and the Little River Railroad. We operate a museum in Townsend, Tennessee, collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the history of these companies, and of the people in this region.
