Ok, so we couldn't fit all the information we wanted onto the other pages so we'll use this space to throw a lot of miscellaneous information at you. What? You don't see what you need? No problem, go to the AeroPals Forum and post your question.
Motels & Inns:
Highland Manor Inn Our Townsend base camp in 2006 and 2007
Dancing Bear Lodge (formerly Maple Leaf Lodge)
Little River Lodge (aka Valley View Lodge)
Hedrick's River Breeze Motel Just outside the park entrance on Little River Road
Scenic Motel (No Web Info: 865-448-2294 Located at 8254 State Hwy. 73)
Campgrounds:
Ye Olde Mill Campground (No Web Info: 865-448-6681 Located at 8277 State Hwy. 73)
McGhee Tyson Airport (Blount County/Knoxville, TN)
Driving Directions:
Map of Townsend, TN US
Many smaller cities in the South do not sell beer and wine. Fortunately for us, Townsend is not one!
Wine/Spirits
Brown's Creek Wine & Spirits While beer is available in Townsend you'll need to ride west on 321 for 12.5 miles to buy wine and spirits. Located between a Food Lion and Sonic, Brown's is open from 9-9 Mon-Thurs and 9-10 Fri/Sat.
Grocery
Village Market Located just east of Highland Manor Inn and on the way to Wears Valley and Little River Road, the Village Market offers both fuel and a small grocery store that stocks most everything one could need (closest beer/no liquor). 7945 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy. (865) 448-3010
Restaurants
A.J.'s Hearth & Kettle Featuring a breakfast
buffet and open for lunch and dinner. This joint is just across the street from
the Highland Inn and was the most used breakfast place in town. From the menu it
appears to offer standard American fare from burgers to pork chops. Beer served
with meals only. Breakfast from $4-7 and lunch/dinner from $5-15 (plus drinks).
Open 7:30 a.m. daily. (Don't be late as the Rider's meeting starts promptly at
8:45 a.m.). 7767 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy. (865) 448-6059.
Emily's Smoky Mountain Pizza Co. From pizza and
calzones to pasta and subs Emily has us covered. Pizza's are around $18 for a
16" while a calzone will set you back $6 plus toppings. Located on the west side
of town, Emily's pizza is great!
Smoky Joe's BBQ/Little River BBQ Smoky's has
closed but the land lord has re-opened with the same cook Joe used. For more
details see my photo-blog. 8215 State Highway 73. (865) 448-3212.
Back Porch on the Creek Featuring "made from
scratch dood ole country cooking." Breakfast, lunch and dinner available.
7016 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy. (865) 448-6333.
Carriage House Family Restaurant From a
breakfast bar to lunch and dinner this joint features traditional country fare.
The Carriage House has a banquet & meeting room availble and the whole
restaurant is smoke free. A dinner buffet is available in season from 3 - close
and the Sunday buffet is from 11 am to close. The restaurant opens at 7:30 a.m.
but no closing hours were listed. 8310 State Highway 73. (865)
448-2263.
Lemon Grass: Thai & Sushi We've had sushi in the south for years, we just called it "bait." That said, if I hear good things about this joint I plan on trying it out. Most entrees from $9-15. Open every day of the week, dinner usually from 5 - 10 pm. Located on US 321 in Maryville, 15 miles west of Townsend. 912 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN (865) 681-8785.
Additional Restaurant Info for Townsend:
Apple Valley Kitchen
7138 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
(865) 448-1232
Cartwrights
7753 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
(865) 448-6848
Champs Deli
8213 State Highway 73
(865) 448-0501
Deadbeat Pete’s
7613 Old Highway 73
(865) 448-0900
Little River Village Restaurant
8521 State Highway 73
(865) 448-0079
Miss Lily's Cafe
122 Depot Road
(865) 448-1924
Mountain View Diner
7261 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
(865) 448-0017
Riverstone Family Restaurant
8503 State Highway 73
(865) 448-8816
Sister Cats
7327 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
(865) 448-0033
Pizza Hut
7955 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
(865) 448-6676
Pig Pen BBQ
4544 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
(865) 977-7265
Subway
8213 State Highway 73
(865) 448-6909
Timbers Restaurant
8123 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
(865) 448-6838
Trailhead Restaurant
7839 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
(865) 448-0166
Tuckaleechee Trout Farm
142 Tipton Road
(865) 448-2290
Water's Burger Master
8439 State Highway 73
(865) 448-6816
NOTE: Most of the business' above are seasonal and many are mom & pop operations. There's no guarantee that they will be open this year so please call ahead of time to confirm they are open should need their goods or services.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center This
facility just opened up and showcases the history and culture of the area.
Located on a three acre site, the 17,000 sq. ft. center houses artifacts and
exhibits. Also on the property are a variety of pioneer era structures relocated
to the center. It's located to the east of the Inn and is open 10-5 most days,
closed Monday. Admission is $4.
Wood-N-Strings Ever had the itch to buy a dulcimer
but your local music shop didn't have one in stock? You'll never have that
happen in Townsend. Wood-N-Strings stocks a selection of locally made dulcimers,
Native American flutes, Ban-Jammers (whatever that is) Celtic Haprs, and
mountain crafts. On Saturday nights they have free entertainment by local
artists.
Little River Railroad & Lumber Company Museum The
railroad was one of the most important economic engines in the development of
the Smokys. It not only brought in pioneers and supplies but, more importantly,
it took to market the lumber removed from the hills and valleys. Open from 10-5
and admission is free.
Mountain Motors Motorcycle Repairs in Robbinsville, NC
Eagle Rider of Knoxville Motorcycle Rentals & Repair
Cherokee County Cycles Sales & Store in Andrews, NC
Townsend Chamber of Commerce General Info on Townsend area & attractions
Great Smoky Mountains.org General info on Townsend, Maryville, and Alcoa, TN
Discover Townsend.com General Info on Townsend & attractions
Blount Web General Info on Townsend area & attractions
Townsend Info General Info on Townsend area & attractions
Smoky Mountain Vacations Info on the Smokys
Cherohala Skyway Info Connecting Robbinsville, NC, to Tellico Plains, TN.
Yellow Branch Cabins On Fontana Lake
Graham Star Graham County (Robbinsville & The Dragon) Newspaper
Graham County Travel Info on tourism and attraction in the area.
Mountain Smoke Collection of photographs of the area in and around Blount County (Townsend, TN).
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