-Ride your bike or walk the 4.5 mile scenic paved trail from the entrance to Townsend to the Great Smokes. Three underpasses keep you from competing with cars and historical markers note our town’s history and Native American sites.

-Walk across one of our two reconstructed swinging bridges that span our scenic Little River which flows with clear waters from the Smokies -Fish or stroll on our beautiful new ¾ mile river walk. Annually the river is stocked with bushels of fish.

-Attend a Orvis fly fishing seminar at the Little river outfitters or hire their guide services to escort you on your fly fishing adventure into the Great Smokies. -Canoe down a beautiful section of Little River. You’ll re-learn the true meaning of “QUIET” where the loudest sound may be the dipping of the paddle or Great Blue Herons soaring above.

-Walk through the gardens of the Lily Barn with hundereds of varieties of daylilies, wildflowers, aquatic plants, hostas and other fine perennials. It gets its name from a restored 120 year old cantilever barn on site. -Dine at new restaurants offering gourmet food at its best. The Foothills Milling Company tops our lists. Try them one night and our classic Swiss fondue the second night.

-Enjoy our numerous Crafts Festivals and Cades Cove Old Timers Weekend Events.