Sight Townsend
Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
A sight in Townsend, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Small museum on the logging railroad that shaped the Smokies.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Townsend, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Peaceful Side Social, 0.6 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Townsend
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Townsend, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Peaceful Side Social
Brewery and food hall with a big lawn and mountain views.
Drinks · 0.6 mi straight-line - 2Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Museum and historic buildings on Native American and pioneer life.
Sight · 1.7 mi straight-line - 3Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
Lodge restaurant serving upscale Appalachian dishes.
Food · 1.7 mi straight-line - 4Tuckaleechee Caverns
Guided cave walk with a huge chamber and a 210-ft underground waterfall.
Activity · 1.8 mi straight-line - 5Burger Master Drive-In
Old-school drive-in for burgers and shakes after Cades Cove.
Food · 1.8 mi straight-line - 6Little River (Townsend Wye)
Popular swimming hole where two forks of the Little River meet.
Outdoors · 2.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum is a stop on our Smokies Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Townsend
Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum is our only sight pick in Townsend; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Townsend guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Townsend run from 48°F in January to 88°F in August; July is usually the wettest month. For Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Townsend from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Townsend weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 7747 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, USA
- Coordinates
- 35.67778, -83.75229
- Destination
- Townsend, Tennessee
Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum: quick answers
How much time do you need at Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Seasonal hours; donation-based.
Is Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum free?
Yes, we list Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum?
Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum is at 7747 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum?
Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum appears on Smokies Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Townsend.
Plan Townsend
- Townsend travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Townsend weather by month
- Knoxville to Townsend 21 mi straight-line
- Townsend to Cherokee 28 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Townsend
- Abrams Falls Trail Activity
- Cades Cove Loop Road Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.