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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a checkered curtain.

An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and a stone fire pit.

A small house with a red door, a front porch with two chairs, and a stone staircase leading to the door.

A wooden-furnished room with a sofa, armchair, and table.

1. Townsend Gateway Inn

0.9 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

Jeff

£92

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A room with a large window, a round table, two chairs, and a view of a green landscape with trees and hills.

A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows.

A modern two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a bicycle parked outside.

2. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

1.1 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

John

£122

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in dishwasher.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, a sofa, and a dining area.

A swimming pool with stone walls and a wooden pavilion in the background.

3. Tremont Lodge & Resort

0.5 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

Eric

£114

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a blue sofa, a white armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

4. Townsend River Breeze Inn

0.8 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

Tammy

£100

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a view of the hallway.

A reception area with a counter, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A spacious room with large windows, a patterned rug, and a modern ceiling design.

5. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

0.2 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

David

£133

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A tent interior with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a cabinet.

A tented area with a table displaying fruits and a candle.

A tented room with a round table, chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

6. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

10.8 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

Erik

£168

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with two swimming pools, outdoor seating areas, and landscaped gardens.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, stone pillars, and a covered entrance.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows with curtains.

7. Hilton Vacation Club Mill Springs Lodge Pigeon Forge

12 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

Leigh A

£146

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden deck with a view of a mountain range.

A stone wall with two lanterns, surrounded by a forest.

A rustic interior with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A breakfast table with waffles, strawberries, a cup of coffee, a vase of flowers, and a glass of tea, with a mountain view through a window.

8. Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

3.3 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

Ben

£179

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A stone facade house with a central entrance and two side wings.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large granite island.

9. Tree Tops by HoneyBear Cabins

11.5 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

Edel

£498

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A wooden cabin with a large open living area, a cozy fireplace, and a deck with outdoor seating.

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a television, leather furniture, and wooden walls.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a colorful quilt, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view.

10. Smoky Overlook

7.8 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

Jeremy

£445

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, a front door, and a small front yard.

A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large bed with a checkered bedspread.

A wooden porch with rocking chairs and a bench, overlooking a forested area.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden coffee table, and a brown leather sofa.

11. Country Roads By HoneyBear Cabins

12.4 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

Marlene

£529

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a stone fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a leather sofa, and a television.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a dining area, a kitchen with a large island, and a fireplace.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub and a view of the forest.

12. Location Log Cabin Hot Tub Fireplace Pool Fishing

11.3 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

"I loved the stay, the host were great they communicated fast and effectively, they gave great recommendations, had clear instructions and helpful tips, the cabin itself was amazing not to deep in the mountains and it was literally 5-10 mins away from the main strip, it was private, the jacuzzi tub in the bedroom made it so cozy and I would definitely stay again, I visit the area frequently and this was one of the best cabins I’ve stayed in"

Bianca

£236

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A cabin with large windows, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area.

13. Heavenly Daze

9.2 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

£328

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A house with a covered porch, a fenced yard, and a parking lot.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There are three wooden stools at the counter.

A balcony with a railing, two chairs, and a table.

14. Mountain View Memories Unit #2102

10.3 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

£316

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A two-story wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped garden and trees.

A laundry room with two Samsung washing machines, wooden walls, and a gaming area with a pool table and two TVs.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bench, bedside table, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden paneling.

15. Putts And Pines Cabin Retreat 5 Bedroom Cabin

10 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

£981

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A kitchen with a black refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A rectangular swimming pool with a 3-foot depth marker, surrounded by blue lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a forested hillside in the background.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a cabinet with a glass door.

16. Laurel Crest

11.9 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

£109

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A modern living room with a dining area, a kitchen with a stone island, and a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet.

A hot tub area with a pool, blue chairs, and umbrellas.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

17. Hilton Vacation Club Laurel Crest Pigeon Forge

12 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

Brandy

£97

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, ceiling fan, and wooden walls.

A table with two wine glasses on a balcony with a view of trees.

18. Chasing Cubs Cabin by Beyond Expectations

8.2 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

"This cabin is in a great spot and was definitely set up for kids teens and adults... lots of things to do locally but they also had games for The kids...I lived the fact they had a master bed room on one side of the cabin and 2 bed rooms across the cabin... the water pressure was low and we weren't able to light the fire pit more due to weather... it was quite, clean and a great set up.... woulda loved a jacuzzi but it hit everything else..."

Brandi

£409

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, a television, and a large window overlooking greenery.

A wooden cabin interior with a living room, kitchen, and staircase.

A cabin interior with wooden walls, a large window, a ceiling fan, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and chairs.

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring granite countertops, a refrigerator, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

19. Hibernation Station 2 Bedroom Cabin

11.6 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

£459

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a brown leather sofa.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of the forest.

20. Quiet-hot Tub-fireplace-honeymoon-hiking-relax

10.7 mi from Townsend Visitor Center

£220

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Townsend Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Townsend Gateway Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains	9.2 Wonderful 213 reviews	View
Tremont Lodge & Resort	8.6 Excellent 661 reviews	View
Townsend River Breeze Inn	8.8 Excellent 780 reviews	View
Best Western Cades Cove Inn	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Townsend Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Townsend River Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room, lobby and hallways were well kept."

Tremont Lodge & Resort

8/10 Good

"Rooms were dated but clean. If you get second floor be ready to carry your belongings up stairs. Parking is the real problem here. If you go at busy times you may be parking completely on the other side of the campus from where your room is. Not a good feeling."

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

8/10 Good

"Great location, great staff."

Townsend Gateway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a suite with 2 bedrooms and a living room. It was easy to check in and conveniently located close to Cades Cove. Riverside Restaurant was close by as well and had an excellent breakfast. We will definitely come back! Thank you!"

Relax on the Quiet Side – Hot Tub & Serenity!

10/10 Excellent

"Cute cabin in the woods! Host was great. Some other reviews mentioned the steep incline to get to the cabin. They are not wrong. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed it. With the practice it was much easier to navigate the incline."

Sleeps 8 in Peaceful Townsend | Hot Tub | Quiet

10/10 Excellent

"Went here for a weekend getaway & it was perfect! I loved the location & I will most definitely be going back!!"

Deck, Jetted Tub, Wi-fi, Near National Park

10/10 Excellent

"Me and my husband had a wonderful stay here! The place was very clean and had everything we needed! Also it was very close to town! Highly recommended this cabin!"

❤ VERY ROMANTIC CABIN ❤ Near Cades Cove, WIFI, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Sauna

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful time, highly recommend if you want to be close to pigeon forge and gatlinburg but don’t want to deal with all the traffic, this is where to stay."

On the Little River in the heart of Townsend, with a beautiful view!

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good."

Other attractions near Townsend Visitor Center

Tuckaleechee Caverns

9.4/10 (118 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Townsend when you stop by Tuckaleechee Caverns. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Dark Island Swinging Bridge

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Townsend when you stop by Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Hedgewood Gardens

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Hedgewood Gardens and enjoy the hiking trails in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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River Rage Go-Kart Track

8.2/10 (17 reviews)

Bring the family to River Rage Go-Kart Track and enjoy this exciting theme park in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

9.4/10 (83 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Townsend. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this culturally rich area.

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Lee Roberson Art Gallery

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lee Roberson Art Gallery during your travels in Townsend. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Townsend Visitor Center?

Townsend Visitor Center is located in a scenic area of Townsend known for its magnificent mountain views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 69 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Townsend Visitor Center?

Adjacent to Townsend Visitor Center, Best Western Cades Cove Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices close by include Tremont Lodge & Resort and Highland Manor Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Townsend Visitor Center?

Expedia has 69 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Townsend Visitor Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Townsend Visitor Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Townsend Visitor Center.

What can I see and do near Townsend Visitor Center?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Create some family memories at Hedgewood Gardens and River Rage Go-Kart Track. You can enjoy nature at Tuckaleechee Caverns, Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail or Meigs Falls.

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Our top choices for Townsend Visitor Center hotels

1. Townsend Gateway Inn

2. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

3. Tremont Lodge & Resort

4. Townsend River Breeze Inn

5. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

6. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

7. Hilton Vacation Club Mill Springs Lodge Pigeon Forge

8. Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

9. Tree Tops by HoneyBear Cabins

10. Smoky Overlook

11. Country Roads By HoneyBear Cabins

12. Location Log Cabin Hot Tub Fireplace Pool Fishing

13. Heavenly Daze

14. Mountain View Memories Unit #2102

15. Putts And Pines Cabin Retreat 5 Bedroom Cabin

16. Laurel Crest

17. Hilton Vacation Club Laurel Crest Pigeon Forge

18. Chasing Cubs Cabin by Beyond Expectations

19. Hibernation Station 2 Bedroom Cabin

20. Quiet-hot Tub-fireplace-honeymoon-hiking-relax

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Top Townsend Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Townsend River Breeze Inn

Tremont Lodge & Resort

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

Townsend Gateway Inn

Relax on the Quiet Side – Hot Tub & Serenity!

Sleeps 8 in Peaceful Townsend | Hot Tub | Quiet

Deck, Jetted Tub, Wi-fi, Near National Park

❤ VERY ROMANTIC CABIN ❤ Near Cades Cove, WIFI, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Sauna

On the Little River in the heart of Townsend, with a beautiful view!

Other attractions near Townsend Visitor Center

Tuckaleechee Caverns

Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

Dark Island Swinging Bridge

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

Hedgewood Gardens

River Rage Go-Kart Track

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Lee Roberson Art Gallery

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