Townsend Visitors Center

Category: Visitor center

Address: 7906 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, USA

Phone: +18005256834

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Crystal Hamburg

May 27, 2022

Love this visitors center on the "peaceful side of the Smokies"! Always an awesome stop to get some stamps for our National Park passport books and collect park maps. Everyone here is always so nice and helpful! Highly recommended way to enter the park through Townsend!

The Knoxvegas Concierge

May 19, 2022

I love everything about Townsend the visitor center is modern clean and lovely its well organized plenty of parking and we can't wait to go back

Ceceila Query

May 14, 2022

Mr. Fred was amazing! He gave us wonderful advice for sightseeing around the area. Very knowledgeable. He was also super friendly. The Big foot festival was going on and they were busy, but he took his time with everyone in a very special way. Best experience I could ask for!

Jim Clenney

Apr 4, 2022

I stop here every time I go to Townsend. They're really good about knowing what trails are open and closed, and letting you know what to expect hiking that day. I'm sure they know lots more, but that's usually what I ask about before hiking. Everyone is really nice and helpful, and sometimes you learn things about the area you never knew before. There are all kinds of souvenirs, t-shirts, hats, stuffed animals, books, maps, and other things as well. Definitely worth stopping by.

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Questions & Answers

I'm thinking about moving that way almost sight unseen. Just have a feeling that in that area is where I should be. Any feedback on the area , housing, work, schools,etc would be greatly appreciated.

Kelly Coats | Jun 24, 2020
Benny Waters | Jun 25, 2020

Very high tourist traffic. Cannot really answer as to the work availability. Do some research. That being said, it is a beautiful area. The national park, Nashville is relatively close. The great outdoors. Great place to retire. In my opinion. Good luck.

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Is the loop open today?

evelyn seabolt | Jun 25, 2018
Vickie Kear | Jun 26, 2018

It should be unless there is alot of snow n ice up there if there is they will have it closed you probably could call the Great Smoky mountaons visitor center and they could tell you mountains

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Is there a gost town

Linda Hagan | Sep 27, 2020
Brandt Jones | Sep 28, 2020

No ghost town. They do have ghost tours in Gatlinburg

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Does Townsend have a hotel with interior corridors?

engineerhln | Jun 24, 2020
Jim Wilson | Jun 25, 2020

I don't think so.

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What is the nicest motel to stay dog friendly closest to Townsend's Visitor's Center Spring Festival?

Barbara Wilson | Jun 25, 2019
Baylor Nicole Love | Jun 26, 2019

There is not a large selection of motels near...not sure what ones are pet friendly or not

Can you tell me if Cades Cove is open?

Malissa Bailey | Jun 25, 2019
glad2bmrsdallas | Jun 26, 2019

If you call the visitors center they can tell you.

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Where is the best place to park and ride before entering the Cove?

Jennifer Watson | Jun 25, 2018
FRANCESCA Messenger | Jun 26, 2018

Cades Code park has a large one way road that loops around the entire park. There are many pull offs to get out and enjoy the sites. Just before entering the loop, you can picnic to the left & there is a small stop off on the left, past the picnic area & just before entering the loop that you will be able to park. Enjoy! As Cades Cove has a lot to offer!

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