Immerse yourself in the rich history and diverse cultures of the Great Smoky Mountains at the Heritage Center. Explore Native American villages, experience the moonshine culture, and discover authentic structures from the 1800s. A self-guided historical tour like no other!
- Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - Standard admission for the self-guided Museum and Village Tour allows guests to tour two indoor museum galleries (with a third under construction) as well as visit the heirloom gardens, historic village, and our 1830s farmstead. Seasonal programming, living history demonstrations, and other features may be available as well depending upon the time of your visit. Spending time at the Heritage Center provides the most authentic opportunity to connect with the spirit of Townsend, Cades Cove, and the Great Smoky Mountains.
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- Full admission to Heritage Center facilities
- Does not include admission to concerts, festivals, or other special events
No other place in the Smokies offers a more in-depth look into the diverse cultures and human history that shaped this mesmerizing region. From the Native American settlements that existed 10,000 years ago to the 20th-century moonshine era, there is a myriad of attractions at the Heritage Center. The center features original buildings from the area that have been transferred and conserved fully furnished as they would have appeared in their initial locations. The collection includes log structures from around 1800, a church, a sawmill, a blacksmith’s workshop, distinctive cantilever barns, and even a moonshine distillery!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.