Little River Railroad and Lumber Company
Learn about the heritage of the Little River Lumber Company and the Little River Railroad. Townsend, TN 37882 Website:www.littleriverrailroad.org
This museum collects, preserves and exhibits the history of these companies and of the people in this region. Townsend was the site of the sawmill and headquarters of this operation, which logged huge portions of what is now Great Smoky Mountains National Park from 1901 . . . More Information

Smoky Mountain River Rat
Float on a tube 1-1/2 miles downstream on the Pigeon River. Townsend, TN 37882 Website: www.smokymtnriverrat.com
From the main outpost, tubers enter the river, floating 1-1/2 miles downstream to a swinging bridge where shuttle buses are waiting to transport them back to the 'put in.' Float trip takes about 1-1/2 hours from start to finish. Ages 2 and up are welcome . . . More Information

Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Journey through time to visit the diverse cultures of Townsend and Tuckaleechee Cove. Townsend, TN 37882 Website: gsmheritagecenter.org
Gallery exhibits, educational programs, demonstrations and festivals guide you on an historic journey through time to visit the diverse cultures of Townsend and Tuckaleechee Cove. Features artifacts representing 5,000 years of Native American life related to . . . More Information

Tuckaleechee Caverns
Tuckaleechee Caverns are known as the "Greatest Site Under the Smokies." Sevierville, TN 37862 Website: www.tuckaleecheecaverns.com
Carved over tens of thousands of years in one of the earth's oldest mountain chains, Tuckaleechee Caverns are known as the "Greatest Site Under the Smokies." Estimated to be between 20 and 30 million years old, the Caverns are rich in history and lore in . . . More Information