Award-Winning Cuisine
Rustic Lodging
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WELCOME TO OUR SMOKY MOUNTAIN RESORT
An Award Winning Townsend TN Hotel and Restaurant
Come experience relaxation and beauty at Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro, located on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies, just minutes from Cades Cove, one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Our Townsend TN Hotel is on a 38 acre property and features 26 charming and rustic accommodations, an award-winning restaurant serving Appalachian Cuisine and the area’s most unique and picturesque event space for weddings and private events.
“Dancing Bear Lodge is home to the Appalachian Bistro, where comfort food classics paired with the breathtaking beauty all around will make you want to sit a spell and soak it all in,” as featured on the Travel Channel’s hit series Food Paradise: Hotel Hot Spots.
Upcoming Events
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 9th, 2021
Treat Mom this Mother’s Day to a Specialty Brunch offering at the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro. Enjoy a four course fixed menu, offering a selection of your favorite Brunch classics with an Appalachian Bistro flare.
Live on the Lawn – Summer Concert
July 8th, 2021
Join us Thursday, July 8th for a spectacular evening of Bluegrass at Dancing Bear Lodge, featuring Grammy nominated Po Ramblin’ Boys and Boy Named Banjo! Celebrate the summer in true Tennessee style with a BBQ dinner, live Bluegrass music, and good company.
Independence Day
July 4th, 2021
Let Freedom Ring and celebrate Independence Day at the Dancing Bear!
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