Best 41 things to do in Townsend, TN

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Ride a jet boat to see Douglas Dam on the French Broad River

Ride a guided jet boat on the French Broad River to a riverside cave

Boat tour to Seven Islands State Birding Park with Great Smoky Mountains views

Combine a private helicopter flight with a guided jet boat ride on the French Broad River

Walk through an 18th-century Cherokee living history village with tours every 15 minutes

Experience grand-scale illusions, comedy, and sleight-of-hand in Pigeon Forge’s longest-running magic show.

See Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge light displays on a guided heated jeep ride

Experience every attraction plus the Moonshine Mountain Coaster for a full day of fun and adventure.

Explore the Smokies at your own pace with a top-of-the-line 4-seater Polaris RZR.

Target trophy smallmouth with a local USCG-licensed captain on the Little Pigeon or French Broad rivers

Fish pristine Great Smoky Mountains streams with an experienced guide; all gear provided

Get guided transport to a craft distillery, optional tastings, and scenic Smokies commentary—tailored to your group

Take your own Jeep up Bluff Mountain with a guide during Jeep Invasion

Chase Smoky Mountain fall color with a local guide (Oct–mid Nov)

Experience reserved seating at Unto These Hills and a guided tour of Oconaluftee Indian Village in one package.

Experience a powerful outdoor drama sharing the story of the Cherokee people in a unique amphitheater setting.