As a resident of Townsend, I can confirm that If you get yourself a place near here and spend a few days hiking or just go camping, you will have yourself a time much better than anything you could ever dream of anywhere else!
@quantumfx267711 ай бұрын
Do they allow you your own well or is the town on city water?
@KevinNordstrom10 ай бұрын
wait, better than a crowded beach in Florida?? LOL, I love the Smokies. Especially Townsend and Wears Valley
@BruceLeigh-eu3wm3 ай бұрын
I love Townsend and Cades Cove. I go there for the awesome natural beauty of the area. I go there for peace and rest. Was there last week with my wife. I go alone next time.
@TennesseeTrio Жыл бұрын
Great video! You get to experience the Smokies without the chaos of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! Bliss!
@donnatraylor4578 Жыл бұрын
For those that have never been there it's beautiful. It's calming and yes peaceful. Take your bikes to use on the paved walking and biking path. I love it!
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@alisonhoke2484 Жыл бұрын
We went to Gatlinburg last summer. It was beautiful, but lots of hustle and bustle. We spent most of our time in Townsend swimming in the river. Can't wait to return.
@johndatownsend3 ай бұрын
Trailhead Steak & Trout restaurant. Awesome food especially the hush puppies!
@richardhyatt-beekeeping18 күн бұрын
Been visiting for a few decades now, sure has changed. In fact, I just happened to be there last week.
@DrJohn493 Жыл бұрын
Townsend has long been my favorite gateway to the northern side of the Smokies and the park's hiking, backpacking and fly fishing opportunities. Never miss stopping in at Little River Outfitters to check out where the trout are rising and what flies are working on the streams. On my last trip up in mid-December '22 before heading into the park, I had a couple of great meals at Peaceful Side Social Brewery and Craft Kitchen. From the looks of the weather, appears like we were passing through Townsend at about the same time.
@TomHoffman-uw7pf10 ай бұрын
I went to Townsend several times in the 1970s. I stayed at the Smoky Mountain Ranch Court for $8 a night (in 1971 LOL).Also the Docks Motel a couple times. I've little use for Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge.
@lakewoodilАй бұрын
As a former wears Valley resident, have been to Townsend many, many times. Back in the 50's my father had a Doctor who treated and cured him and we often would go to a little store on the river who sold the absolutely best ham. My aunt was born and raised there and ended up owning major land there. Giving the choice I would opt for Townsend as my base if you are visiting the smokies. Pidgeon Forge and Gatlinburg are nice but the traffic is horrible and I have lived with Atlanta and Chicago traffic forever!
@JoshieandStacy Жыл бұрын
We appreciate you dropping by our live stream last night. Ive been watching you for a long time. Your St Augustine content hooked me. We love St Augustine! Great Townsend video!
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that! I think everyone falls in love with St. Augustine after their first visit. Of course, I could live without the crowds sometimes. Too many people, especially on weekends. Kinda like G-Burg! I’ll definitely try to check out some of your future lives. We’ve caught some of your restaurant reviews before.
@mitchellries256 Жыл бұрын
I've never heard of this town before but I think I'll have to make a quick stop here for the Tuckaleechee Caverns. I already have plans to visit the underground caves at Silver Dollar City in Branson and Glenwood Caverns in Colorado so I definitely have interest in these ones also.
@wandadunham93 Жыл бұрын
I went to the caverns and I felt they were unsafe.
@mitchellries256 Жыл бұрын
@@wandadunham93 How so?
@nightsongs19706 күн бұрын
I used to live near there until I had to move back to Florida (BARF) a few years ago. The Townsend / Walland area is my favorite by far. It is my dream to move back there.
@domfer2540 Жыл бұрын
Giving away some secret location of peace and quite
@DrJohn493 Жыл бұрын
Not really, the typical family tourist crowd will pass on through Townsend for the bright lights and "excitement" of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville.
@derekk6906 Жыл бұрын
Right around the corner from the Townsend Wye is Tremont Rd which is probably the prettiest road in the Smokies especially after a rain. Tremont rd follows the Middle Prong of little River for about 6 miles to a parking area and middle prong trail, Lynn Camp falls.
@lisahendrix396 Жыл бұрын
We visit here often!! Love it!!
@tracyantonioli Жыл бұрын
What a well done, concise and well-shot travel vlog. As someone who has tried and failed to create similar high-quality content, I applaud you! I immediately clicked subscribe. I'm looking forward to diving into some of your Florida content.
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
Thank you for those kind words Tracy!
@BruceLeigh-eu3wm3 ай бұрын
I have stayed at the River Breeze the last few times. Highly recommend them. Rooms are clean, quiet and prices are very reasonable. Nice people at the desk.
@chrischeesennancysemiretir5063 Жыл бұрын
As always, another GREAT video. We were in the area in September, clearly we missed some places and will have to go back. Thanks for great info!
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@vondapatrick3499 Жыл бұрын
We love Townsend! Great video
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
Thx Vonda!
@lnazworth Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Townsend is great!
@Cutter-jx3xj7 ай бұрын
I just came back from 5 days in Servier Tennessee. The thing that they fail to tell anyone is about how damn dangerous the skinny, paved one lane roads are up into parts of the mountains. Locals hauling ass around corners, absolutely NO guardrails and no place to pull over safely. Roads like that are a disaster waiting to happen. We rented a very nice cabin, it was rainy and dark when we got there and they failed to tell us there was 6 switchbacks up to where we parked. Average drop off the side, 100 ft or better. It was absolutely beautiful there. I have been all over Kentucky and West Virginia. I have family in both. I would never advise anyone I know to drive anywhere around that area at night if you don't know what u are doing. Tennessee is a beautiful state. Pigeon forge and Servier. Never again, not on a bet. We read the guest book at the cabin, nearly everyone one said. Beautiful cabin and area, but roads terrifying.
@ChadGallivanter7 ай бұрын
Totally agree. That’s one of the reasons we don’t normally book a cabin, because of the tight roads that lead to most of them. However, I lived out in Arizona for a time and the mountain roads there are really scary. I would travel to Jerome for weekend getaways and there were some nail biting moments along those roads for sure!
@dmhenshaw3 ай бұрын
Always enjoyed eating at The Wilson’s Hillbilly Restaurant. Food was excellent!
@lindasingleton1828Ай бұрын
Love Townsend
@jerrynunley99569 ай бұрын
Dont forget Wood and Strings dulcimer shop
@OldMovieRob Жыл бұрын
Those were some great tips. Looking forward to checking some of these out when we're out in the fall.
@CooperJones7776 ай бұрын
Enjoy it as it is now, while it lasts. It won't take much more publicity to turn it into Gatlinburg south as far as visitors and traffic go.
@craigwhitehead7230 Жыл бұрын
We are here now. It's nice & peaceful. Might be better if there were signs where driveways in/out motels had signs that the road was crossing the path. It's easy to pass it.
@bettyjorodgers8552 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@sandrarhea2328 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review of Townsend.
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting Sandra!
@pigybak Жыл бұрын
Foothill to the Smokies
@Johnnkelly71-xp5ws9 ай бұрын
I'm writing a book about this town it's a lot bigger than people think I'm Joshua gross books gonna be called Townsend
@r.c.miller6161 Жыл бұрын
Come back on a sunny day and film again!
@timparr8656 Жыл бұрын
Always interesting Chad. Good job. Thanks.
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@timparr8656 Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas guys!
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
@@timparr8656 Merry Christmas Tim!
@sallyeblen7032 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ourfamilysvarietyshow Жыл бұрын
I go there every year
@childofgodga-girl8229 Жыл бұрын
Howdy Townsend folk. I’m moving to the area in the next year. Are places to rent or buy available? Any info would be awesome. I’ve wanted to live there for 25 years but moved to oregon instead and spent 15 years. Then Texas. But I’m going to fulfill my dream. Here I come Townsend. So excited!!!!
@jenncampbell277 Жыл бұрын
I’m also moving to Townsend. We are building a home but there’s many places to rent the cheapest is around 1000 per month that I’ve seen so far. Good luck to you future neighbor!