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Foothills Parkway (West)

Take a scenic detour to experience unparalleled views of the Smokies and valley and ridge from the western section of Chilhowee Mountain. You'll find many scenic pull-offs along the way. About 10 miles into your drive, visit the observation tower at Look Rock, the section's highest point. At the end of the parkway, turn left on Hwy 129 to find yourself on the Tail of the Dragon, a favorite stretch for motorcycle and sports car drivers with 318 curves in just 11 miles, leading across Deals Gap into North Carolina.
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Foothills Parkway (West)

Foothills Pkwy.
Townsend, TN
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Nearby Attractions

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Eat & Drink

family friendly craft beer hall with food and music on the river
Bars & Pubs

The Abbey

Craft Beer hall on the river featuring local beer, food and music

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Foothills Wine and Cider Trail
Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Foothills Wine & Cider Trail

Where Nature and Wine Entwine

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Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
Restaurants

Dancing Bear Lodge - Appalachian Bistro

Our Farm-to-Table Townsend TN restaurant brings you regionally inspired dishes served among elegant surroundings and calming wooded vistas.

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Places to Stay

Golden Valley Retreat
Cabins & Chalets

Smoky Cabins Vacation Rentals LLC

Fifty fully furnished riverside and mountain view cabins located next to the Great Smoky Mountains Park in Townsend. One to five bedroom privately owned luxury properties. Located within minutes of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Cades Cove.

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Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Little Arrow Outdoor Resort

Cabins, Tiny Homes, RV full hook up, Glamping tents and vacation homes! Little Arrow Outdoor Resort is surrounded by miles of majestic wilderness and packed with activities. Along the Little River and located next to the entrance of the Smoky Mountains!

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View from the deck
Hotels, Inns & Resorts

LAUREL VALLEY RESORT OF THE GREAT SMOKIES

Surprising luxury, rustic and elegant with an Appalachian theme

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Things to Do

Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, Townsend, TN
Museums

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

With indoor museum galleries, 17 historic outbuildings in our Appalachian village, living history, concerts, festivals, and other special events throughout the year, there is something for everyone at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center!

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Cades Cove - Photo by Josh Ness
Tours

Cades Cove

For hundreds of years, Cherokee Indians hunted on this land, and now you can hike, learn, and relax in historic Cades Cove

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Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop
Shopping

Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop

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