While Visiting The Smoky Mountains and The Richmont Inn, ride your bike or walk the 4.5 mile scenic paved trail from the Park entrance through Townsend to the Great Smoky Mountains south gate. Three pedestrian underpasses keep you away form any traffic 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 Smokys - 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 Smokys. Canoe or "tube" 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 hundreds of varieties of day lilies, 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 like The Foothills Milling Company (Maryville). The Inn offers classic Swiss fondue suppers. Shop the local Galleries such as the Mountain Sage Gallery, or Knawger's Knob. On hot or rainy days visit Tuckaleechee Caverns (3 miles away). Visit Townsend's Smoky Mountain Heritage Museum for insight to the lives of mountain people and the local area.

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