Activities
- Adventure Park Zip Lines: Racing Lines! Up to 50 mph! Multiple line tours! Zip at night! · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- The Coaster at Goats on the Roof: Ride the coaster and feed the goats · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Davy Crockett Riding Stables: Explore the Smoky Mountains on horseback. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Lazer Port Fun Center: Mini-golf, go-karts, arcade, and lazer tag... all under one roof! · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Townsend Life Outdoor Adventures: Your adventure starts here... · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Parkway Drive-In: Yes. It's an old-school drive-in movie theatre. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- River Rat Tubing: Just look for the yellow tubes. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster: Ride the hill & feel the thrill! · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Smoky Mountain Jeep Rental: Little River Road is a magical experience! · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Speed Zone Fun Park: 4 tracks at 1 location. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Dubby's Xtreme Racing Center: The fastest karts in Pigeon Forge! · [ Map | Yelp! ]
BBQ
- Bennett’s Pit BBQ: Real hickory smoked! · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Full Service BBQ: Located in a former gas station... this is the real deal. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Little River BBQ: Call ahead, they're seasonal · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Tony Gore's BBQ: Tell Miss Margaret we said "Hi, y'all!" · [ Map | Yelp! ]
Coffee Shops
- The Artistic Bean: Hipster Coffee... Now available in Tennessee. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
Nature & Things
- Abram’s Falls Trailhead: Start here to get to Abrams Falls · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Cheoah Dam: As seen in "The Fugitive" · [ Map ]
- Fontana Dam: That tallest dam East of the Mississippi River. · [ Map ]
- Forbidden Caverns: Natural chimneys, numerous grottos and a crystal clear stream. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Heritage Planetarium: Closed in 2010 due to lack of funds.
- Tuckaleechee Caverns: 10 Minutes from Tranquility Brook... · [ Map | Yelp! ]
Restaurants
- Country Steak & Eggs: Dine overlooking the River inside or out. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro: Fine dining. No, seriously. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Paw Paw’s Kajun Kitchen: Come for the Frog's Legs... stay for the 'Gator! · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Riverstone Family Restaurant: Fresh, country, home cookin' · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Roland's Bistro: Cozy food with a gentle German touch. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Trailhead Steak & Trout House: The best steaks and Trout in Tennessee. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
Shooting
- Bud’s Gunshop and Range: The largest selections of guns, ammo, & accessories in the USA · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Oak Ridge Sportsman Association: Private club offers ranges, training, and skeet & trap · [ Map ]
- Windrock Shooting Range: Outdoor shooting & training · [ Map | Yelp! ]
Shopping
- Apple Valley Country Store: Stop at the this store to make your visit complete · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- River Mill Antiques: Don't forget to check out Hillbilly's Bistro · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Walland Center Convenience Store: Super close to Tranquility Brook... Relatively. · [ Map | Yelp ]
Theatre & Culture
- Biblical Times Dinner Theatre: Praise be to Jeebus! · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Little River Railroad Museum: Preservation of the the railroad and lumber company. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
- Smith Creek Moonshine: 13 unique flavors with a power-packed punch of deliciousness. · [ Map | Yelp! ]
Current Weather
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Address
106 Sunshine Way
Townsend, TN 37882
Little River
Bear Rescue
A group of dedicated volunteers decided to form Appalachian Black Bear Rehabilitation & Release Center to help the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park care for the orphaned cubs of the Smokies. The Appalachian Bear Rescue cares for orphaned and injured black bear cubs for return to their natural wild habitat. We also increase public awareness about coexisting with black bears and study all aspects of returning cubs to the wild.
News Sentinel
In 1886 publisher John Trevis Hearn founded The Sentinel as an evening newspaper. In 1994 The News Sentinel was among the first newspapers to establish a Web site. From the award-winning News Sentinel that's served the region for more than 125 years, to a growing number of websites, magazines, community newspapers and special events, the KNS Media Group is unmatched in delivering valuable information and services throughout East Tennessee.
National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park preserves a rich cultural tapestry of Southern Appalachian history. The mountains have had a long human history spanning thousands of years-from the prehistoric Paleo Indians to early European settlement in the 1800s to loggers and Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees in the 20th century. The park strives to protect the historic structures, landscapes, and artifacts that tell the varied stories of people who once called these mountains home.