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Address and Phone:
825 Caverns Rd.
Townsend, TN 37882

Phone: (865) 448-2274

Admission Rates:
Adults $11, children (5 - 11) $5.50, children under 4 free.

Hours Open to the Public:
Apr. - Oct. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mar. and Nov. - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dates Closed:
Nov. 15

Discounts:
Group Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Visa, Cash, MasterCard, Discover

Tuckaleechee Caverns Inc.

City: Townsend, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Smoky Mountains

The cave is noted for its onyx formations, "Big Room," and high waterfalls. Tours are conducted along lighted walkways. AAA star attraction. Carved over tens of thousands of years in one of the earth's oldest mountain chains, Tuckaleechee Caverns at Townsend, Tenn., 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 recent years as well.







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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here's a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Heritage Park

Apple Valley Farms Country Stores and Cafe

Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop

ChristyFest

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Wild Mountain Rose Log Cabins

Tuckaleechee Inn

Top of Townsend

Pioneer Cabins & Guest Farm

Gilbertson's Lazy Horse Retreat

Upcoming events

Date: May 17, 2013 - May 18, 2013
Bloomin' Barbecue & Bluegrass Festival
Location: Sevierville, TN

Date: May 18, 2013
Mountain Soul Vocal Competition Finals
Location: Sevierville, TN

Date: May 18, 2013
GSMHC Guild Annual Gala
Location: Townsend, TN

Date: May 17, 2013 - May 19, 2013
Annual Smoky Mountain Classic Chevy Roundup
Location: Pigeon Forge, TN

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