Blount County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A flowing river with rocks and autumn foliage in a forested area.
The Blount County Public Library with a brick facade, a clock tower, and a green roof.
A rustic wooden water mill with a large water wheel, surrounded by a wooden bridge and dense forest.
A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
An old wooden building with a brick chimney, surrounded by trees and grass.

Popular cities in Blount County

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Townsend
Known for Mountains, Nature and Relaxing
This peaceful gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a family-friendly town with caves, museums, scenic drives and hiking trails.

Reasons to visit

  • Cades Cove
  • Cades Cove Visitor Center
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns
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A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by lush green trees and a clear blue sky with clouds.
Maryville
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Scenery
Explore Maryville: its sledging, dining, university life and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Cades Cove Museum
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A sign for Abrams Falls Trail with a 2.5-mile hike, moderately difficult, no restroom, no litter, no pets, and no bicycles.
Tallassee
Discover things to see and do in Tallassee as you venture to popular sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Reasons to visit

  • Abrams Falls
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A moss-covered stone bridge over a stream in a dense forest.
Alcoa
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
Love dining, mountain views and entertainment? Get away to Alcoa!
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A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.
Walland
Check out popular sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park as you discover the local area in Walland.
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A historic stone building with a reflection in calm water, surrounded by a fence and trees.
Louisville
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Business
Escape to Louisville! Enjoy its dining and boating.
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Stay near popular Blount County attractions

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Cades Cove

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Spot colorful wildlife and enjoy the delightful natural landscapes of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park via scenic drives and hikes.
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