Townsend is quiet but trendy, it has a food scene that is out of this world, and there are tons of outdoor activities for those who love adventure travel.
“Townsend is the place you want to come to get back into nature and immerse yourself in the great outdoors,” says Kim Mitchell, Director of Tourism Development Blount Partnership. “It is a secret gateway to the Smokies.”
If you love the feeling of wind blowing through your hair and cruising around on UTVs, you can rent them in Townsend. We rode a rig from Rocky Top Adventure Rentals and cruised along the local scenic byways.
Hailed as the “Greatest site under the Smokies,” Tuckaleechee Caverns is mesmerizing. Go on a guided tour to fully understand the geology of the caverns.