Food Scene
Locally roasted coffee, great hangout spot and free wifi.
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Vienna Coffee House
212 College StLocally roasted coffee, great hangout spot and free wifi.
Smokin Joes
7753 E Lamar Alexander PkwySeriously good BBQ! Dinner prices $8-$15.
Refined southern cuisine. Perfect for an intimate night out. ($25 and up)
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Dancing Bear Lodge Townsend
7140 E Lamar Alexander PkwyRefined southern cuisine. Perfect for an intimate night out. ($25 and up)
Local favorite - open seasonally from March - late November. Try the fish sandwich, or pretty much anything on the menu! Great casual local food at very reasonable prices ($7-$14).
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Black Bear Cafe
7621 E Lamar Alexander PkwyLocal favorite - open seasonally from March - late November. Try the fish sandwich, or pretty much anything on the menu! Great casual local food at very reasonable prices ($7-$14).
Great BBQ, steaks, chicken, seafood. Dinner prices $10-$15.
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Calhoun's in Maryville
751 Watkins RdGreat BBQ, steaks, chicken, seafood. Dinner prices $10-$15.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cades Cove Cellars
7126 E Lamar Alexander PkwyLocal wines
Parks & Nature
I-Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Most visited national park in the US.
Expansive 360 degree view of the Smoky Mountain National Park, Maryville, Alcoa, Knoxville, and the Cumberland Plateau. Short 1/2 mile hike from the parking area to the observation tower. Located less than a mile from the cabin.
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Look Rock - Viewing Platform
Expansive 360 degree view of the Smoky Mountain National Park, Maryville, Alcoa, Knoxville, and the Cumberland Plateau. Short 1/2 mile hike from the parking area to the observation tower. Located less than a mile from the cabin.
Several national park trails depart from the Abrams Creek Campground entrance to the national park. Also a great spot for a picnic beside the creek, or float tubing down the creek in the summer. Only 3 miles from the cabin.
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Abrams Creek Campground
Abrams Creek Campground RoadSeveral national park trails depart from the Abrams Creek Campground entrance to the national park. Also a great spot for a picnic beside the creek, or float tubing down the creek in the summer. Only 3 miles from the cabin.
Extremely convenient access to a national park trail just off Jaroulman Rd in the Top of the World community. 2 miles from the cabin. This trail connects to the Cooper Rd trail and then on to numerous other national park trails.
Gold Mine Trail Trailhead
Extremely convenient access to a national park trail just off Jaroulman Rd in the Top of the World community. 2 miles from the cabin. This trail connects to the Cooper Rd trail and then on to numerous other national park trails.
Beautiful scenic 11 mile loop through Cades Cove. Wildlife viewing is popular. Several original Appalachian log structures and churches are located along the loop. The Abrams Falls trailhead is near the midpoint of the loop. Be aware that crowds can be very heavy on weekends, in fall leaf season, and anytime in the summer. Anticipate 4 hrs to enjoy Cades Cove. Open sunrise to sunset. Sun & Wed mornings before 10 am is reserved for bicycles only.
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Cade's Cove Scenic Loop
Cades Cove Loop RoadBeautiful scenic 11 mile loop through Cades Cove. Wildlife viewing is popular. Several original Appalachian log structures and churches are located along the loop. The Abrams Falls trailhead is near the midpoint of the loop. Be aware that crowds can be very heavy on weekends, in fall leaf season, and anytime in the summer. Anticipate 4 hrs to enjoy Cades Cove. Open sunrise to sunset. Sun & Wed mornings before 10 am is reserved for bicycles only.
Arts & Culture
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
123 Cromwell DrLocal Appalachian culture museum
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
2410 US-411Walmart Supercenter
2410 US-411Huge grocery store with extensive selection of groceries including organic produce and many specialty products.
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Kroger Marketplace
507 N Foothills Plaza DrHuge grocery store with extensive selection of groceries including organic produce and many specialty products.
Dollar General
3416 Montvale RdClosest store for essentials
Getting Around
Iphutha leMcGhee Tyson
2055 Alcoa HwyNearest airport
Entertainment & Activities
Great family friendly atmosphere, great music & live production shows, lots of fun roller coasters, yummy food :)
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Dollywood Parks Boulevard
Dollywood Parks BoulevardGreat family friendly atmosphere, great music & live production shows, lots of fun roller coasters, yummy food :)
Beautiful cave tour located in Townsend. Wonderfully cool on a hot summer day or a nice activity when it rains.
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I-Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdBeautiful cave tour located in Townsend. Wonderfully cool on a hot summer day or a nice activity when it rains.
Davy Crockett Riding Stables
505 Old Cades Cove RdRiding stables in Townsend