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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
Valentine’s Day at the Bistro
Valentine’s Day at the Bistro
Join us at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro for a romantic evening to celebrate Valentine's Day. 2022 Menu Coming Soon
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
We are excited to announce our annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Bistro! Searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Look no further - our St. Patrick’s Day Dinner is true gold! Enjoy an evening of Irish influenced Appalachian Cuisine and Music in our beautiful Smoky Mountain setting.
Easter Sunrise Service
Easter Sunrise Service
Join us on the Lawn this Easter for a very special Sunrise Service at Dancing Bear! This nondenominational service is open to the public and we welcome you for faith and fellowship in Peaceful Townsend, TN.
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