
This mountain cove consists of 6,853 acres preserved as a historic area within our national park. It is a visit that will remain with you during your lifetime. Cades Cove is the best place to view the wildlife around the 11 mile loop road and stop and see the pioneer's cabins and churches of the era in history. Townsend is one of the three main entrances and the one located near two of the most scenic areas in the park, one being Cades Cove which offers significant history and world class scenery.Ĭades Cove alone attracts more visits each year than 44 of the 54 National Parks.

So there is no better place to start your visit than at the Townsend entrance to the park on the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies." Townsend is centrally located for a home base for all your side trips. A 9000 acre valley known as the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies" or "The Heart of the Smokies," all synonyms for some of the most scenic sections of the nation. Townsend is located along the Little River. In addition to recreational activities, Townsend offers many specialty shops and is within a stone's throw of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg where you'll discover Factory Outlet Mall shopping, fine dining, music theater entertainment, rides and games for the kids, and the Dollywood theme park.

Townsend is like a peaceful mountain village where you'll see horseback riders on the side of the road, children enjoying tubing down the lazy Little River, and Canadian geese in a parking lot.Įnjoy a walk on the 3 mile bike/walking trail or play a round of golf. Many of our clean, quiet, and beautiful Smoky Mountain cabins lie at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park or near the crystal clear little Pigeon River. CHECK OUT OUR SPECIALS PAGE FOR AUG/SEPT SPECIALS!! Cabin Rentals In Townsend, TN
