Tennessee has many popular destinations for vacations, including Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. However, one place that many people aren’t aware of is Townsend, Tennessee. Vacations here allow people to have a quiet, scenic vacation, as it is known as “The Peaceful Side of the Smokies”. There is an abundance of activities, shops, and accommodations in this quaint village at the foot of the Smoky Mountains.

The town is also near Cades Cove and the Little River region of the National Park, allowing for a peaceful vacation with easy access to the park. While vacationing or staying in Townsend the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is accessible via the entrance near Cades Cove so you don’t have to drive through the busy downtown area of Gatlinburg.

Townsend has only been chartered since 1992, but has made quite a name for itself as a peaceful retreat for those looking for less hustle and bustle than that which is offered by other neighboring cities such as Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The town is easily accessible to Knoxville, the University of Tennessee, as well as the more commercial areas of the Smoky Mountain region, but allows a getaway like no other.

If you choose to take a Townsend Tennessee vacation, you’ll be able to enjoy the beauty of the mountains, the vibrancy of the cities and commercial meccas, and still be able to retreat to the quaint, relaxing environment that embodies Townsend as a whole.

Stay tuned for part 2 of vacationing in Townsend tomorrow.

Visit the Townsend TN Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Posted by alan as Townsend at 8:03 AM UTC

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Cabins USA Gatlinburg offers the A Bear Abode cabin rental near Gatlinburg, which is a two bedroom, two and a half bath cabin right outside of the city proper. The cabin is built up on stilts on the side of a hill, and sleeps ten comfortably. This is a brand new log cabin in a wooded setting with mountain and woods views, within walking distance of the city of Gatlinburg. It is three stories high, includes a game room, pool table, hot tub, and fireplace among many other amenities, and has two queen size beds and one king sized bed. There is a bonus loft bedroom with its own half bath is located on the third story, allowing you to enjoy a view of the mountains through the trees.

The hot tub is located on the main floor deck, along with a barbecue grill and rocking chairs, which are a common feature of cabin rentals, including the A Bear Abode cabin. There is an ESPN regulation pool table, multiple televisions, video games, electronic games, board games, a Jacuzzi tub in the master bedroom, and two futons downstairs and a couch on the main floor, offering additional sleeping space for up to 10 guests. The kitchen is fully furnished as well, and the cabin is furnished with a cute bear theme to suit the name of the cabin.

According to the website, you can save 15% by booking online with this company, and you can book over the phone if you prefer. The rates vary, based on the season, for which you’ll have to fill out the online information form to get the various rates that you need. One thing to keep in mind is that during peak season and holidays, the rates will be higher than during off seasons and the winter months.

There is so much to see and do in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains that renting a cabin can offer you the vacation of a lifetime. With a cabin like this, though, it might prove difficult to get the family out of the house, so make sure you plan ahead and let everyone know the agenda for the trip. In Gatlinburg, you’ll find plenty of attractions, dining, and shopping, and you’ll be a matter of minutes from the Great Smoky National Park, as well as about a 20 minute drive from Dollywood, one of the most popular theme parks in the state. A Bear Abode is a great cabin rental that will allow you to get back to nature and enjoy the perks of the city all at once.

Posted by alan as 2 Bedroom Cabins, Gatlinburg Cabins at 10:51 AM UTC

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