Picnicking

The Cades Cove picnic area is located near the campground. Grills and tables are provided, or you may pack a lunch and eat along a trail. Box lunches may be ordered at any of the restaurants in Townsend before you enter the National Park. While visiting Cades Cove, PLEASE DO NOT FEED WILD ANIMALS. Other picnic areas in the national park include:

• Big Creek
• Chimney Tops
• Collins Creek
• Cosby
• Deep Creek
• Greenbrier
• Heintooga
• Look Rook
• Metcalf Bottoms
• Twin Creeks

Local Farmers Markets

If you plan to stay a few days in our area, you may want to stop by a farmers market to pick up some fresh, locally grown produce, honey, bread, and other goodies.  Beginning in the spring and continuing through early fall, there are markets in Knoxville, Maryville, Townsend, and other nearby communities.  Just give us a call at the Townsend Visitors Center, 865-448-6134, check out the Maryville Farmers Market, and for a wider listing, see http://www.picktnproducts.org/

Visit a Local Farm

Liles Acres Organic Farm offers honey, eggs, and organic produce, plus group tours, classes and birthday parties.  They also have llama packing trips, llama fiber, Angora rabbits, and more.  Call 865-981-2871 and see www.lilesacres.com