Activities Abound at the Dancing Bear Lodge

Whether your idea of adventure involves outdoor pursuits or indoor creature comforts, Dancing Bear Lodge can help you get back to your true nature. Bicycle the paved route along the Little River through Townsend, or mountain-bike our own picturesque trails. Test your fly-fishing prowess on outings led by certified guides. Indulge your equestrian ambitions with horseback rides in the Smokies. If you have something less spirited in mind, unwind in front of our two-story stone fireplace, contemplate the pastoral beauty of the Smokies while rocking on the porch, or luxuriate in a revitalizing hot-tub soak. It’s all right here at Dancing Bear, where worldly cares take a backseat to memories just waiting to be made. There are practically endless Smoky Mountain activities for everyone to enjoy!

On Property Activities

If you’re looking for outdoor adventure nearby, Dancing Bear offers paved biking trails, wildflower walks and mountain biking on our 36-acre property. Unwind with your favorite book on a front porch rocker, get the adrenaline flowing with a spirited game of beach volleyball or test your angling skills by fly fishing in the Little River. Whether it’s a bubbling hot tub or a blazing campfire that marks day’s end for you, Dancing Bear Lodge helps round out your Smoky Mountain experience—all without leaving your home away from home. The wide range of incredible on property activities is just another reason why we make an ideal alternative to a typical Smoky Mountain hotel.

Off Property Activities

From the exhilaration of our mountain surrounds to the historic energy of nearby Knoxville, opportunities for adventure exist in all directions. Expand your Great Smoky experience by traversing backcountry trails in Townsend and beyond into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or venture west to Knoxville to explore historic landmarks and attractions. Other popular outdoor activities in the Smoky Mountains include white-water rafting, horseback riding and mountain bike cycling. The sports-minded can golf some of the most beautiful courses in the Southeast, among them three championship courses. Whether it’s a rugged expedition or a theme park adventure, the friendly staff at Dancing Bear Lodge will help arrange a tour that takes you on a journey far from ordinary.

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