RECREATION

Recreation Areas

Heartland Golf & Family Entertainment Center
7761 East Lamar Alexander Parkway • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-1500
Family fun awaits at this eighteen hole putt-putt golf course. This park-like setting offers a challenging experience for everyone. map

Cades Cove Riding Stables
10018 Campground Road • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-6286
Guided horseback and carriage rides are offered through the Smoky Mountains foothills. Hayrides and carraige rides around beautiful Cades Cove provide a memorable experience. The stables are open from 9:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m., seven days per week.
Davy Crockett Riding Stables
505 Old Cades Cove Road, P.O. Box 443 • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-6411
This gallery features artists local and regional, traditional and contemporary. Classes and workshops in traditional mountain skills are held regularly. more... map

Buffalo Valley Golf Course
90 Country Club Drive • Townsend, TN 37692
423-928-1022 or 423-743-5021
Owned and operated by the City of Johnson City, Buffalo Valley is an 18-hole public course with a full proshop, driving range, and practice green. Golf lessons from PGA professionals are available. more... map
Laurel Valley Golf & Country Club
702 Country Club Drive • Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-6690
This public country club is set in a the beautiful mountains and featuers a golf course with 18 holes, a well stocked proshop, swimming pool, and banquet facilities. The course has a dress code, and soft spikes are required. map

Outdoor Adventures
7039 Smokerock Circle • Townsend, TN 37878
Tallassee
865-980-9900
Hike with an experienced naturalist in the Great Smoky Mountains. See spectacular views, waterfalls, and a great diversity of plants and wildlife. Customized hikes are a specialty. map

Smoky Mountain River Rat
Located on U.S. 321
865-448-8888
During season, Smoky Mountain River Rat offers tubing on the Little River. Prices include tube rental, unlimited shuttle service, and life jacket. more... map