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Big Meadow
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Townsend, Tennessee

Your local guide to Townsend camping, Smoky Mountain adventures, tubing, hiking and riverside RV stays near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

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Scottish Festival
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Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
May 16-17
Townsend, TN
Family Friendly All Ages Welcome

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Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games

Scottish Festival
Date: May 16-17
Location: Townsend, TN

Event Description

A long-running Townsend festival celebrating Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture with live music, Highland games, dancing, clan gatherings, food, and family activities.

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Area Attractions
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Townsend River Walk & Arboretum
Peaceful walking trail along the Little River with beautiful scenery, tree markers, and easy town access.
2.3 mi Smoky Mountains Hiking Scenic
Why You'll Love It
Peaceful river walks & scenery
Smoky Mountains gateway access
Scenic drives & overlooks
River access, picnics & nature
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Townsend River Walk & Arboretum
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Townsend River Walk & Arboretum
A free public walking trail in Townsend with peaceful Little River scenery, tree markers, and easy access from town.
Trail
The Townsend Wye
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The Townsend Wye
Popular public river access spot known for swimming, relaxing, and scenic river views inside the National Park.
River
Foothills Parkway
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Foothills Parkway
Scenic drive with Smoky Mountain overlooks, peaceful pull-offs, and wide mountain views.
Scenic Drive
Little River Road
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Little River Road
Scenic public drive into the National Park with river views, forest scenery, and roadside pull-offs.
Scenic
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area
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Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area
Shaded picnic spots along Little River with river access and nearby short walks.
Picnic
Cades Cove Loop Road
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Cades Cove Loop Road
Famous scenic loop with mountain views, wildlife, historic cabins, churches, and peaceful valley scenery.
Scenic
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