Townsend Attractions
Townsend is one of the "gateways" to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the home of several museums highlighting the natural and human history of the Smoky Mountains. It is a quieter town than the park's other two entrances, Gatlinburg and Cherokee.
Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum were created to preserve the heritage of the two companies. The sawmill and headquarters of the lumber company operated from 1901 to 1939. The Walland Depot building was moved to the site in 1983 and contains photographs, papers, tools and other artifacts relating to the Little River Railroad and Lumber Company.
Hours
April 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Tuckaleechee Caverns
The Tuckaleechee Caverns are noted for onyx formations, high waterfalls, and unexplored sections.
