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Museums & Galleries

Earthtide Gallery
7645 Lamar Alexander Parkway • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-1106
This gallery features artists local and regional, traditional and contemporary. Classes and workshops in traditional mountain skills are held regularly. map
K Collection of Catherine Girard
7720 Chestnut Hill Road • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-8040
Originals, miniatures and limited edition prints of wildlife, mountain scenery, and florals by nationally collected artists are displayed at the artist's studio, which is open most afternoons. map
Lee Roberson Gallery
758 Wears Valley Road • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-2365, 800-423-7341
Visit the first art gallery designated a "tourism attraction" by the State of Tennessee. This artist's reputation has deemed him a master painter of the Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian area. more... map
Little River Railroad & Lumber Company Museum
7747 East Lamar Alexander Parkway • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-2211
This historical museum displays artifacts and memorabilia of the railroad and lumber operations of this old company town. It is run by a non-profit organization who seeks to preserve the significance of the lumber company to the community; therefore, donations are accepted, but admission to the museum is free. map

Heritage Park
125 Townsend Park Road • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-1500
This family-style pool facility offers slides and lawn games. Stay in AAA rated cabins with hot tubs. Golf courses are located nearby. map
Lily Barn, The
1116 Carr's Creek Road • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-9895
The Lily Barn is a free perennial garden and daylily farm. There is a 125 year-old cantilever barn and a large covered pavilion for weddings and reunions. They also offer vacation rental cabins in the Smoky Mountains. The Bluegrass Festival is held the last Saturday of June. Admission to see local bands and Larry Sparks is $15. map

Cades Cove
10042 Campground Drive • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-2472, 800-365-2267
Drive the 11-mile loop featuring magnificent vies of the Smoky Mountains. Explore homesteads, churches and graveyards of early 1800's settlers. See wildlife, including deer, black bear and wild turkey. The trail is open to walkers and cyclists Wednesday and Saturday, and it is available from May until September. During the summer, applebutter making and performances in the amphitheater take place. more...
Tuckaleechee Caverns, Inc.
825 Caverns Road • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-2274
Noted for onyx formations, high waterfalls and large passageways, these caverns were discovered more than one century ago by native Indians, and tours are conducted along lighted walkways approximately every half hour. more... map