Peaceful Side Social Brewery + Craft Kitchen

This lively brewery is the perfect place to hang out and enjoy a few pints while hanging out on their spacious outdoor patio with spectacular views of The Great Smoky Mountains! Their kitchen serves some of the freshest and most tasty food in Townsend including flatbreads, charcuterie boards, and much more. Plus, they have a wide variety of beers, ciders, and a few wines! This popular brewery has quickly become a local favorite! Be sure not to miss their new taco and tequila bar located beside their original building! 

Smoky Mountain River Rat

River Rat Tubing is a summer essential in The Smoky Mountains! This locally famous tubing company offers 2 different tubing routes that start at separate locations. Outpost A is a little calmer and is a great route for first-time tubers! Outpost B is also located in Townsend, and is a little more adventurous! Once you have purchased your wristband, it is good for an entire day of unlimited tubing at both outposts! Be sure to check water levels on their website prior to purchasing your wristband.

Burger Master Drive-In

This local Townsend business has been around since 1967! This nostalgic drive-in restaurant is the perfect place to stop for lunch with the family on the way in or out of Cade’s Cove! They also serve Mayfield ice cream, perfect for cooling off while spending a summer day in The Great Smoky Mountains.

Wild Laurel Golf Course

Wild Laurel Golf Course is an 18-hole course located in Townsend! This picturesque golf course is the perfect place to spend the day viewing Tennessee’s beautiful mountain scenery! Wild Laurel is also home to an amazing tavern, a pool, and a gym, all complete with mountain views! You can also enjoy live music on weekends! If you’re looking for a place to relax for the day and enjoy beautiful mountain views, Wild Laurel is the place for you!