Dancing Bear Lodge – Townsend, TN

Dancing Bear Lodge, Townsend, TN

Touted as the “vacation basecamp of the Smokies,” the Dancing Bear Lodge is everything many visitors to the Smoky Mountains might wish for.

Only 5 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Townsend, visitors can experience breathtaking views, hiking, biking and even an excursion to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg (if getting away from it all gets to you).

Visitors can have several accommodation options, including the lodge, a suite, a cottage or cabins; all located on premise.

Contact:

Dancing Bear Lodge, Townsend
137 Apple Valley Way
Townsend , Tennessee 37882
Toll Free: 800.369.0111

Smoky Mountain, Caverns & Fun!

Just a quick note about a destination in the Smokies not far from Townsend, TN that you might want to have a look at while you’re here.

Tuckaleechee Caverns is a great family stop and it’s hard to beat the cavern tours.

These caves were carved over the span of thousands of years. And, right here in the Smokies, which happen to be one of the oldest mountain chains on Earth. These caves are estimated to be between 20 and 30 million years old and are rich in history.

So check out Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend, Tennessee the next time you’re visiting.

Smoky Mountain Summer Travel

There is a great write-up in the Cincinnati Examiner about traveling in the Smokies this Summer, which mentions Townsend, TN. It is a good place to start if you’re looking to see some East Tennessee sights this Summer.

Summer travel in the Smokies