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All events take place at the Townsend Visitors Center unless otherwise noted.

Pickin' on the Porch
June—September, 7:30 p.m.
October—6:30 p.m.
Various local musicians and storytellers gather at Wood N' Strings Dulcimer Shop and entertain from the front porch.

Rocky Branch Community Center
Every Friday night, enjoy local musicians for a time of jamming, singing and listening to music at the Rocky Branch Community Center.

Apple Valley Riding Stables
Where friendly and capable guides lead scenic horseback tours in the foothill of Townsend for you, your family and friends. We specialize in horseback fun for all riders. Beginning through Advanced Riders will love our horseback riding. No experience? No problem. We even have ponies for smaller riders! We also have hayrides & bonfires!
We are located next door to the Apple Valley Country Store and Lodge in Townsend, Tennessee.  We offer gentle horses for trail rides that explore the local foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains..
7148 East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Townsend, TN
(865) 448-8300

Laurel Valley Country Club

18-hole golf course for all skill levels with clubhouse facilities open to the public offering a full service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner; sports bar with four large screen TVs; swimming pool; and pro shop.  Course offers guaranteed tee times and is available for tournaments and golf outings.
702 Country Club Drive
(800) 865-4770
(865) 448-6690

River Romp Tube Rentals

Float down the Little Pigeon River on giant river tubes for a day of family or group fun!  Pickup service and guided tours available. Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tubes for adults and children, and life jackets are available.  Group rates for 10 or more people.  Visit the Body Wear Outlet for great prices on swim wear!
Corner of US Hwy 321 N and TN Hwy 73
(888) 390-1190
(865) 448-9743

Art of the Smokies

Visit the Lee Roberson Gallery, featuring master painter of the Smokies and surrounding Appalachian area. Get your favorite prints hand signed by the artist!  Lee Roberson paints The Great Smokies the way you love them.  Open daily Sunday through Friday from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
758 Wears Valley Road
(800) 423-7341

Cades Cove Riding Stables

Located inside the Great Mountain National Park in beautiful, historic Cades Cove. Guided horseback rides are on a first come, first serve basis and are approximately 1 hour long. For a truly unique experience, enjoy a 30-minute carriage ride.  Hay rides are also available by reservation for individuals, families, and groups from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
 daily for a two-hour ride.
Cades Cove
(865) 448-6286

Cades Cove

"On the peaceful side of the Smokies!"
Cades Cove is 2500-acres of open space located in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  It is a beautiful, sheltered valley with a mixture of forests, meadows, and an outdoor museum of pioneer life of the 1800's.  Even today in our 'advance' society, you can still find remnants of a more primitive way of life in Cades Cove. The beauty and fun of Cades Cove is only a 7-mile drive from Townsend.

Cades Cove can be enjoyed by car and bicycle or exploring the many trails on foot or horseback.  Stop and purchase a copy of the auto tour booklet and drive the 11 -mile paved Loop Road and see wildlife such as deer, turkeys, black bears, ground hogs, and hawks. The best time for wildlife viewing is early morning or late afternoon. You'll also see a water-powered grist mill and several preserved pioneer cabins and houses for a glimpse of days gone by.

Horseback riding and hayrides are also a wonderful way to get the most of Cades Cove by touring the wooded trails. Plan to stop and have a picnic in park!

Townsend Tennessee Hotel
Comfort Inn Parkside
7824 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
           Townsend, TN 37882
       (800) 348-7090