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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Name: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Address: 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, TN, 37882, US
Telephone: 865-448-0044

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Visit the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and celebrate the cultural heritage of East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains region. Take a stroll through two galleries, 13 historic outbuildings, concerts, festivals and other special events throughout the year. View the events calendar for details. And...don't forget Cades Cove Heritage Tours -- Leave the driving to us and enjoy all the sights and sounds of the most popular destination inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

Address

123 Cromwell Dr
Townsend, TN 37882

Contact

Questions? Please Email

gsmhcevents@yahoo.com

Contact Phone Number

865-448-0044

Fax Number

(865) 448-6975

Admission Rates

$8 for adults, $6 for senior adults and students. Children under 6 free. Discount coupons available through Townsend businesses.

Hours

Varies with season but generally Mon - Sat, 10-5 and open Sundays 12-5 (except during the Winter. Please check website for current hours.

Dates Closed

Sundays in winter, some holidays

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Bars & Pubs

The Abbey

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Restaurants

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Places to Stay

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Little Arrow Outdoor Resort

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Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Townsend Gateway Inn

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Campgrounds & RV Parks

Big Meadow Family Campground

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Things to Do

Outdoor Activities

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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center