Guidebook for Tallassee
Sightseeing
Tail of the Dragon
17555 Tapoco RdWorld Renowned Motorcycle Heaven!
Entrance to the Smoky Mtn National Park, Tourist attractions, Resort town called 'The Peaceful Side of the Smokies', tubing the river, hiking, biking, Cave, Groceries, restaurants, bike rentals.
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Townsend
Entrance to the Smoky Mtn National Park, Tourist attractions, Resort town called 'The Peaceful Side of the Smokies', tubing the river, hiking, biking, Cave, Groceries, restaurants, bike rentals.
The best view in the Smokies (besides our 'secret' on Tower Road), and only 10 minute drive from the house. Walk up the paved walkway to the tower. Favorite sunset site.
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Look Rock
The best view in the Smokies (besides our 'secret' on Tower Road), and only 10 minute drive from the house. Walk up the paved walkway to the tower. Favorite sunset site.
Close Smoky Mtn. hiking trail, and we love it! Do the 9 mile loop, or just a piece of it, as it meanders along the river and over a mountain.
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Abrams Creek Campground
Abrams Creek Campground RoadClose Smoky Mtn. hiking trail, and we love it! Do the 9 mile loop, or just a piece of it, as it meanders along the river and over a mountain.
A Smoky Mtn. hiking trail one mile from our house. It is a rougher trail than Abrams Creek trail (the other trail close by) but we use it in a pinch...not one of our favorites but it is close.
Gold Mine Trail Trailhead
A Smoky Mtn. hiking trail one mile from our house. It is a rougher trail than Abrams Creek trail (the other trail close by) but we use it in a pinch...not one of our favorites but it is close.
We walk up this super steep paved road (only for the most fit), just up from our house, to get a glimpse of a view like no other you will see in the Smokies. Absolutely breathtaking view. Our secret.
Tower Road
Tower RoadWe walk up this super steep paved road (only for the most fit), just up from our house, to get a glimpse of a view like no other you will see in the Smokies. Absolutely breathtaking view. Our secret.
The best biking road nearby that doesn't have a mountain to climb. It runs the entire length along the river.
River Road
River RoadThe best biking road nearby that doesn't have a mountain to climb. It runs the entire length along the river.
Open to only cyclists on Wednesday and Saturday until 10:00am. You can also ride it during the full moon (closed to cars at night).
This is the most visited place (by car) in the Smoky Mtn Park
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Cades Cove Loop Road
Cades Cove Loop RoadOpen to only cyclists on Wednesday and Saturday until 10:00am. You can also ride it during the full moon (closed to cars at night).
This is the most visited place (by car) in the Smoky Mtn Park
Great place to go when it's raining and there is nothing to do.
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Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdGreat place to go when it's raining and there is nothing to do.
This has many hiking options. You can hike along the river on Middle Prong Trail (other trails too), or go to the visitors center and hike to Spruce Flats Falls waterfall and take a dip in the water.
Tremont
This has many hiking options. You can hike along the river on Middle Prong Trail (other trails too), or go to the visitors center and hike to Spruce Flats Falls waterfall and take a dip in the water.
The place to go in Townsend to tour real Smoky Mountain cabins, and learn all about the history of the area.
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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
123 Cromwell DrThe place to go in Townsend to tour real Smoky Mountain cabins, and learn all about the history of the area.
Everything Else
McGhee Tysonin lentoasema
2055 Alcoa Hwy35 minute drive.
Harry owns this company so if you are interested in buying something in Maryville or Townsend then call us!
Parkside Realty Services LLC
101 Painted Trillium WyHarry owns this company so if you are interested in buying something in Maryville or Townsend then call us!
Essentials
Maryville
Liquor stores, groceries, Walmart!
Walland Center
5317 E Lamar Alexander PkwyGas and food. Closest convenience store.
The only place in Maryville to shop for groceries that has an organic section. There is another location next to the mall that opens in November.
Kroger
244 S Hall RdThe only place in Maryville to shop for groceries that has an organic section. There is another location next to the mall that opens in November.
Located in a little shopping center in the center of town. The only grocery store there. Nothing organic.
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Townsend IGA
7945 E Lamar Alexander PkwyLocated in a little shopping center in the center of town. The only grocery store there. Nothing organic.
Shopping
Brown's Creek Wine & Spirits
1701 E Lamar Alexander PkwyClosest liquor store
Food Scene
If you are lucky you MAY be able to eat dinner here...if you have an extra couple of hundred $$$, and possibly glimpse a celebrity...It's where the celebrites stay to see the Smoky Mtn. National Park
Blackberry Farm
1471 W Millers Cove RdIf you are lucky you MAY be able to eat dinner here...if you have an extra couple of hundred $$$, and possibly glimpse a celebrity...It's where the celebrites stay to see the Smoky Mtn. National Park
Miss Lily's Catering
122 Depot AveOur Favorite Restaurant in Townsend.
A very nice restaurant in Townsend. You will need reservations.
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Dancing Bear Lodge Townsend
7140 E Lamar Alexander PkwyA very nice restaurant in Townsend. You will need reservations.
Our favorite nice restaurant in Maryville. You will need reservations.
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Foothills Milling Co
315 S Washington StOur favorite nice restaurant in Maryville. You will need reservations.
Love this place! Has great coffee and chocolate. The perfect stop after a long hike in the Smokies.
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The Chocolate B'ar of Townsend
7807 E Lamar Alexander PkwyLove this place! Has great coffee and chocolate. The perfect stop after a long hike in the Smokies.
The best Asian cuisine and sushi in Maryville. Not too pricey. No need for a reservation.
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Lemon Grass
912 W Lamar Alexander PkwyThe best Asian cuisine and sushi in Maryville. Not too pricey. No need for a reservation.
Authentic Caribbean food. Kind of a hole in the wall, but a local favorite for those that know where to go.
Aroma Cafe Cuban Food and Sandwiches
2570 E Broadway AveAuthentic Caribbean food. Kind of a hole in the wall, but a local favorite for those that know where to go.
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant
409 N Cusick StThe best mexican in town.
Good American cuisine with a bar. No reservation required. Nice atmosphere.
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Sullivan's Downtown
121 W Broadway AveGood American cuisine with a bar. No reservation required. Nice atmosphere.
Great pizza, salads, sandwiches, bar. The upstairs has pool table and Fooseball, plus watch sports on the TV's.
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Bluetick Tavern
128 W Broadway AveGreat pizza, salads, sandwiches, bar. The upstairs has pool table and Fooseball, plus watch sports on the TV's.
Arts & Culture
Tubing. The thing everyone does (so it is a packed river on hot summer days), when visiting Townsend. We like this tube rental location place best.
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdTubing. The thing everyone does (so it is a packed river on hot summer days), when visiting Townsend. We like this tube rental location place best.
YES! they still have drive-ins in the USA. Closed in the winter.
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Parkway Drive-In Theatre
2909 E Lamar Alexander PkwyYES! they still have drive-ins in the USA. Closed in the winter.
For an authentic mountain music experience go here on a Friday night! Musicians come out of the woods! Donations accepted at the door. In an old closed down school. www.rockybranchbluegrass.com
Rocky Branch Road
Rocky Branch RoadFor an authentic mountain music experience go here on a Friday night! Musicians come out of the woods! Donations accepted at the door. In an old closed down school. www.rockybranchbluegrass.com