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Recent traveler reviews of Townsend, TN
Below are reviews of the city of Townsend, TN from an actual visitor's perspective.
"Always loved the peace and quiet"
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4.0 / 5
Robert G., from 25-Aug-2026
" Close to smokies"
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5.0 / 5
Not much traffic. Close to smokies
Jack J., from 17-Jul-2026
"Close to Cades Cove"
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4.0 / 5
Donna H., from 27-Jun-2026
"Beautiful"
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5.0 / 5
Beautiful ❤️ scenery& close to Smokey mountain 🌄
Barbara D., from 13-Jun-2026
"Near The National Park"
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4.0 / 5
We were visiting the National Park and it was very close.
John W., from 07-May-2026
"Low key atmosphere"
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4.0 / 5
Low key atmosphere. Nice being away from the chaos of Pigeon Forge.
James J., from 08-Apr-2026
"Location is close to Smokey mountains entrance"
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5.0 / 5
Wayne V., from 06-Mar-2026
"Nice place"
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4.0 / 5
We didn't spend much time there other then the hotel but from what I saw it was a real nice place.
Joseph S., from 28-Dec-2025
"Nice friendly"
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5.0 / 5
The area people we encountered were all real nice,friendly and told us some good advice on were to go and things to do.
Teresa H., from 07-Nov-2025
"Love the city very nice"
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5.0 / 5
Margaret S., from 05-Nov-2025
"Quiet, Convenient, Beautiful Scenery "
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4.0 / 5
Townsend is quiet, away from busy, noisy Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Convenient to the park. Scenery is beautiful! Good food, coffee houses, gas, Ace Hardware, historic places and river rafting in season.
Sherron E., from 02-Nov-2025
"Small town"
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5.0 / 5
Gary J., from 03-Oct-2025
"Friendly"
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5.0 / 5
The people were fantastic and friendly and also said hello.
Olive P., from 25-Sep-2025
"Great Vacation Area!"
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4.0 / 5
It was what I would expect in a vacation area having a nice variety of things to do, food and local wineries. Loved it!
Judith O., from 23-Sep-2025
"Peaceful!"
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5.0 / 5
Nice quiet vibe. It's the peaceful side.
Jeffery W., from 23-Sep-2025
"Love Townsend , the quiet side of the smokies!"
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4.0 / 5
Katherine C., from 14-Sep-2025
"Wonderful Location"
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5.0 / 5
The city of Townsend is close to several outdoor hikes, camp sites, and easy access to the National Park. It is close enough to Pigeon Forge if those daily activities are what you are looking for but enjoy returning to the calm and peaceful ambience for the evening.
Denise S., from 08-Sep-2025
"Peaceful"
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4.0 / 5
Junior W., from 05-Sep-2025
"Great Town"
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5.0 / 5
I love Townsend. It is quaint, quiet and no heavy traffic. A great place to stay while visiting the Smokies.
Don C., from 19-Jul-2025
"Cades Cove"
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5.0 / 5
We went because it's close to Cades Cove.
William H., from 27-Jun-2025
"Very Quaint"
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5.0 / 5
Very quaint!
Carol S., from 30-Mar-2025
"Antique Stores"
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5.0 / 5
Antique Stores
Linda H., from 07-Jan-2024
"Quiet Area Near Cades Cove"
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5.0 / 5
We stay here because it is close to Cades Cove and quieter. Not crowded like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Kathy T., from 08-Nov-2023
"Perfect Place, Nature Walks, Quiet Destinations"
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5.0 / 5
I hesitate to say too many positive things about Townsend simply because I don't want the “tourist" crowd to find it! If the crowds and the tourist crap of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge aren't your thing, if you're into nature walks, quiet destinations, hearing a river instead of traffic, then Townsend is your place! The perfect place for photographers and artists to quietly let their creativity loose!
Linda B., from 09-Oct-2023
"Love this little town!"
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5.0 / 5
Love this little town!
Allan C., from 29-Sep-2023
"The Smoky Mountains Half Marathon"
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4.0 / 5
The Smoky Mountains Half Marathon! Our first visit to TN… and it did not disappoint!
Barbara L., from 14-Sep-2023
"Cades Cove & The Caverns!"
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4.0 / 5
Cades Cove and the caverns!
Sue D., from 13-Jun-2023
"Good Location "
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4.0 / 5
Several good restaurants and close to most major attractions.
William I., from 05-Sep-2022
"Convenient location just 15 min. from Pigeon Forge."
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4.0 / 5
Everything close, easy to travel place to place and 15 mins from Pigeon Forge.
Francis D., from 21-Apr-2022
"Black Bear Cafe had the BEST FISH I’ve ever tasted!"
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4.0 / 5
The Black Bear Cafe had the best fish I've ever tasted and just a down home environment
Kim F., from 17-Apr-2022
"Townsend is Beautiful!"
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4.0 / 5
Love Townsend! It's such a beautiful place!
Donna A., from 04-Jan-2022
The average traveler rating of the city of Townsend, TN shown above is
4.5 out of 5 based on 31 reviews