💎 Townsend is truly the hidden gem of East Tennesee! 🗺️ Located right next to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you have easy access to the park, while enjoying a peaceful homebase during your visit ⛰️ Follow for more ideas in the Blue Ridge Mountains @smoky.mountain.soul 📍Townsend. Tennessee Suggestions in & close to Townsend ⤵️ 🥾 HIKE • Spruce Flats Falls • Abrams Falls 💦 SWIM • Townsend Wye • The Sinks (with extreme caution) 🚙 DRIVE • Cades Cove Loop • Foothills Parkway 🍔 EAT • The

For some of the best scenic views in Tennessee you have to visit the Foothills Parkway. This incredible road offers a peaceful driving experience with lots of pull offs for amazing photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This route is a fantastic addition to any vacation itinerary. Easily accessible near Wears Valley and Townsend this drive is perfect for a weekend trip or a full family vacation. While it feels remote the parkway is just a short drive from the main attractions near Pi

This is the beautiful Little River in Townsend Tennessee a perfect spot for your next family vacation. Known as the Peaceful Side of the Smoky Mountains this area offers a more relaxed experience compared to the busy attractions in Gatlinburg TN and Pigeon Forge TN. The river is the main attraction here and a popular spot for a weekend adventure. Its clear water is ideal for tubing kayaking and fishing. It is also the perfect place for a scenic picnic before or after you visit the Cades Cove sec

3.8K views · 42 reactions | Beautiful day to walk across one of the swinging bridges in Townsend, TN! | Explore Tennessee | Facebook

3.8K views · 53 reactions | Beautiful day to walk across one of the swinging bridges in Townsend, TN! | Explore Tennessee | Facebook