Townsend Guidebook
GSMNP
After you check in and get settled, the Visitors Center should be your first stop! Such friendly, helpful people and lots of free and nearly free brochures. It's also a wonderful shop with reasonably priced gifts for all ages and, dare I say, souvenirs (!!) I know we said no t-shirt shops, but we can definitely recommend this place! They have loads of books about the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cades Cove, and Black Bears. The rangers working in the shop are a wealth of knowledge and you can get all your questions answered and hear timely recommendations BEFORE you enter the park and realize you have no phone service. A MUST see as you begin your Escape TO Reality!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Townsend Visitors Center
7906 E Lamar Alexander PkwyAfter you check in and get settled, the Visitors Center should be your first stop! Such friendly, helpful people and lots of free and nearly free brochures. It's also a wonderful shop with reasonably priced gifts for all ages and, dare I say, souvenirs (!!) I know we said no t-shirt shops, but we can definitely recommend this place! They have loads of books about the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cades Cove, and Black Bears. The rangers working in the shop are a wealth of knowledge and you can get all your questions answered and hear timely recommendations BEFORE you enter the park and realize you have no phone service. A MUST see as you begin your Escape TO Reality!
Food scene
One of our favorite spots for food, outdoor eating, and small town community.
Peaceful Side Social | Townsend
One of our favorite spots for food, outdoor eating, and small town community.
A good all-around stop: food, general store, outdoor supplies, and a COFFEE shop!
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apple Valley Mountain Village & Cafe
7138 E Lamar Alexander PkwyA good all-around stop: food, general store, outdoor supplies, and a COFFEE shop!
We enjoyed outdoor patio dining here- they are under construction, but still open. Can't wait to see it when they are finished!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Townsend Abbey
7765 River RdWe enjoyed outdoor patio dining here- they are under construction, but still open. Can't wait to see it when they are finished!
Delicious, quick, and lots of fun options.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burger Master Drive In
8439 TN-73Delicious, quick, and lots of fun options.
Shopping
Such helpful folks, everything you need PLUS a nice "boutique-y" gift area!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elder's Ace Hardware of Townsend LLC
8031 E Lamar Alexander PkwySuch helpful folks, everything you need PLUS a nice "boutique-y" gift area!
Good supply of hiking/outdoor gear and accessories for adults and kids, AND their sales/clearance items are a great deal!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center
7138 East Lamar Alexander ParkwayGood supply of hiking/outdoor gear and accessories for adults and kids, AND their sales/clearance items are a great deal!
Best grocery option in town. May be a little pricier, but has most things you might need last minute and cheaper than the gas you'd use heading back to Maryville. Also a gas station!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Townsend IGA
7945 E Lamar Alexander PkwyBest grocery option in town. May be a little pricier, but has most things you might need last minute and cheaper than the gas you'd use heading back to Maryville. Also a gas station!
City/town information
Lots of attractions, shopping, and dining options. And traffic. Be sure to use your GPS for the best shortcuts and plan to spend some time in traffic.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemania
Lots of attractions, shopping, and dining options. And traffic. Be sure to use your GPS for the best shortcuts and plan to spend some time in traffic.
Check out all Gatlinburg has to offer at the Visitor Center. Similar to Pigeon Forge, but more walkable. Souvenirs, t-shirts, fudge, moonshine & whiskey tasting, and several entertainment attractions. Feels like a quaint mountain village, but be prepared for (wait for it) crowds and traffic! 😉
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gatlinburg Convention Center
234 Historic Nature TrailCheck out all Gatlinburg has to offer at the Visitor Center. Similar to Pigeon Forge, but more walkable. Souvenirs, t-shirts, fudge, moonshine & whiskey tasting, and several entertainment attractions. Feels like a quaint mountain village, but be prepared for (wait for it) crowds and traffic! 😉
Shopping, Dining & Entertainment
This place is always packed, but fun if you like the excitement of a a busy food/shopping/entertainment spot all in once place. Live music, a huge Ferris Wheel, and lots of people! It reminds us a little of Disney Springs (aka Downtown Disney)! 🎡
The Island in Pigeon Forge
This place is always packed, but fun if you like the excitement of a a busy food/shopping/entertainment spot all in once place. Live music, a huge Ferris Wheel, and lots of people! It reminds us a little of Disney Springs (aka Downtown Disney)! 🎡