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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
Duckhorn Winter Wine Dinner
Duckhorn Winter Wine Dinner
Join us for a fantastic evening featuring the wines of Duckhorn! Executive Chef Jeff Carter and GM/Sommelier Matt Burk have planned out a 5 course, 6 wine dinner designed to highlight the magnificent wines from this iconic winery. We'll even be pouring the legendary Duckhorn 3 Palms Merlot, Winner of Wine Spectator's "Wine of the Year" Award.
Charles Dickens Sunday Brunch
Charles Dickens Sunday Brunch
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro is proud to present 2021’s Charles Dickens Brunch, offered Sunday December 12th and 19th.
Christmas Eve at The Bistro
Christmas Eve at The Bistro
Be part of our Christmas tradition at the Bistro. Enjoy a delicious meal as well as an incredible optional wine pairing from our Sommelier, Matt Burk. The crackling fireplace, delicious meal, great wines, and rustic, romantic atmosphere is how we like to usher in the Christmas spirit. Won’t you join us?
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The Peaceful Side of the Smokies
