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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
Dancing Bear Lodge’s Hibernation Special
Dancing Bear Lodge's Hibernation Special
This winter season, we invite you to hibernate with us on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies at Dancing Bear Lodge! During our Hibernation Special* from 1/2/23 to 3/16/23, you can enjoy reduced winter rates, complimentary breakfast from the Dancing Bean Coffee House or Apple Valley Cafe, and a custom gift for 2. Hibernate in style this winter, and enjoy luxurious and rustic accommodations nestled at the gateway to the Smoky Mountains in beautiful Townsend, TN.
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro’s Sunday Fireside Brunch
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro's Sunday Fireside Brunch
What are some of your favorite memories gathering around the fireplace? Let us help you create new ones this winter season at the Bistro during our special Fireside Brunches every Sunday. Featuring our popular Bear-fay curated by our award-winning culinary team filled with your favorite brunch classics, as well as craft Bloody Marys and Mimosas from the Bar at the Bear - this Appalachian inspired brunch is only made better by the sounds of the crackling wood burning fireplaces in the dining room...
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro’s Sunday Fireside Brunch
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro's Sunday Fireside Brunch
What are some of your favorite memories gathering around the fireplace? Let us help you create new ones this winter season at the Bistro during our special Fireside Brunches every Sunday. Featuring our popular Bear-fay curated by our award-winning culinary team filled with your favorite brunch classics, as well as craft Bloody Marys and Mimosas from the Bar at the Bear - this Appalachian inspired brunch is only made better by the sounds of the crackling wood burning fireplaces in the dining room...
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Refined Appalachian Cuisine: A Movement
Smoky Mountain Gifts
