February 2-5, 2012
Winter Heritage Festival in Townsend, Tennessee
Brighten up the wintertime!
Come celebrate the human history, natural beauty, and cultural traditions of the Smokies.
Enjoy presentations, hikes, concerts, and demonstrations at this award-winning event.
Learn about the people of the mountains, stories of Cades Cove, wildlife lore, historic structures, scenic wonders, and old-timey ways that live on today. Evening programs include museum reception, special supper with entertainment, and BBQ and square dance.
Registration required for some programs. For …

We all like to take vacation in the summer when the weather is nice, but have you ever come to the mountains in the winter months?  Picture this:  Have a nice breakfast in the morning, take a hike on one of the many trails, and either pack a lunch for your hike or be back in town to grab a sandwich. 

We are located in Townsend, TN, also known as the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Many people come here, because of just that – the peace. We don’t have a lot of commercial businesses here. We have a good selection of restaurants and a lot of accommodations. There are a lot of cabins for rent in Townsend, and we have several nice motels. We also have plenty to do here: horse back riding, tubing …