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The First Festival of 2012–Come see us!

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 …

Come see us in January or February!

We have a cabin special in January and February.  You can get a 25% discount on Deer Lodge, Hemlock Haven, Cedar Cove or Blue Spruce. 
 
January 7-14, check out the Wilderness Wildlife  Week in Pigeon Forge, TN. 
See www.mypigeonforge.com/events_winterfest_wilderness.aspx for schedules and more details. 

February 2-5, the Visitors Center is hosting Winter Heritage Festival in the Smokies in conjunction with Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Tremont, as well as other business and organizations …

Winter in the mountains.

No matter what the weather is like, come to the mountains to enjoy the scenery and the relax.  Many of you know that visiting the mountains in the winter months is a special, special treat.  The air is crisp and cool, or maybe even cold and damp.  Whatever it is, a walk in the woods, a nice meal, and back to a warm and cozy cabin with a fireplace makes for comfortable, stress free day. 
We’re offering a New Director …

Fall Colors

October is fall color month.  We aren’t even at the middle of the month, and the trees are looking fabulous!  Of course, we are not at peek fall color yet, so still time for you to make a reservation to come visit.

Extend Your Summer!


Even though school has started in many counties, if you are in Tennessee or one of our neighboring states, you can extend your summer. Come to Townsend for a weekend in the mountains. Cool off at the pool, drive up to Newfound Gap, or have a picnic at one of the picnic grounds in the Smokies. There’s Cades Cove, Metcalf Bottoms or the Chimneys to name a few. They all are located by a creek and are shaded. We …