Chesney's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible.
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Cades Cove
Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible.
Take in everything that the Smoky Mountains has to offer on this is easy 2.6-mile hike to Laurel Falls. As you make your way to the falls you’re encompassed by the breathtaking geological formations. The paved hiking trail to the falls is the perfect starter trail for families with smaller children. Although paved, it is still wise to wear hiking shoes and avoid bringing strollers.
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Laurel Falls Trail
Laurel Falls TrailTake in everything that the Smoky Mountains has to offer on this is easy 2.6-mile hike to Laurel Falls. As you make your way to the falls you’re encompassed by the breathtaking geological formations. The paved hiking trail to the falls is the perfect starter trail for families with smaller children. Although paved, it is still wise to wear hiking shoes and avoid bringing strollers.
Voted the #1 Theme Park in the United States by Tripadvisor, Dollywood offers more than 50 world-class rides, high-energy entertainment, award-winning dining and the friendliest park atmosphere in the world!
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Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdVoted the #1 Theme Park in the United States by Tripadvisor, Dollywood offers more than 50 world-class rides, high-energy entertainment, award-winning dining and the friendliest park atmosphere in the world!
Cades Cove Campground
10042 Campground DrAlthough Abrams Falls is only 20 feet high, the large volume of water rushing over falls more than makes up for its lack of height. The long, deep pool at its base is very picturesque. The waterfall and creek are named for a Cherokee chief whose village once stood several miles downstream.
The trail to the falls traverses pine-oak forest on the ridges and hemlock and rhododendron forest along the creek. The hike is 5 miles roundtrip and considered moderate in difficulty.
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Abrams Falls Trailhead
Abrams Falls Trail
Although Abrams Falls is only 20 feet high, the large volume of water rushing over falls more than makes up for its lack of height. The long, deep pool at its base is very picturesque. The waterfall and creek are named for a Cherokee chief whose village once stood several miles downstream.
The trail to the falls traverses pine-oak forest on the ridges and hemlock and rhododendron forest along the creek. The hike is 5 miles roundtrip and considered moderate in difficulty.
Mt Leconte trail is a great hike. It is a full day hike and you will want to start by 8am. 5 miles up and 5 miles back. I’d say this is an extreme trail if you are not a usual hiker.
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Mount LeConte Lodge
Mt Leconte trail is a great hike. It is a full day hike and you will want to start by 8am. 5 miles up and 5 miles back. I’d say this is an extreme trail if you are not a usual hiker.
Short but really fun climbing hike! Amazing views.
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Chimney Tops Trail Trailhead
Chimney Tops TrailShort but really fun climbing hike! Amazing views.
What a great road and amazing views! This is a quick way to see the beautiful mountains! This is a must do.
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Foothills Parkway
Foothills ParkwayWhat a great road and amazing views! This is a quick way to see the beautiful mountains! This is a must do.
Rich Mountain Road offers an alternative way to leave Cades Cove if you want to take a break from the traffic. It’s a one-way, 7-mile journey on a twisting gravel road that leads north out of Cades Cove and ends in the town of Townsend. The road winds through quiet forest that often features excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature photography.
Rich Mountain Road
Rich Mountain RoadRich Mountain Road offers an alternative way to leave Cades Cove if you want to take a break from the traffic. It’s a one-way, 7-mile journey on a twisting gravel road that leads north out of Cades Cove and ends in the town of Townsend. The road winds through quiet forest that often features excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature photography.
Campground
Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday
8533 Tennessee 73Food scene
Stop in to get a tall ice cream cone! They also have amazing fries! The line might seem long but they move it pretty quickly. Order your food and the ice cream at the same time and you can come back to the cold window when you are ready for them to make your ice cream. Don’t wait in the line twice.
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Burger Master Drive In
8439 TN-73Stop in to get a tall ice cream cone! They also have amazing fries! The line might seem long but they move it pretty quickly. Order your food and the ice cream at the same time and you can come back to the cold window when you are ready for them to make your ice cream. Don’t wait in the line twice.
This place is really cool! You order when you walk in so it is super quick. They have great seating inside and outside and they also just added a playground for the kids.
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Peaceful Side Social Brewery & Craft Kitchen
7967 East Lamar Alexander ParkwayThis place is really cool! You order when you walk in so it is super quick. They have great seating inside and outside and they also just added a playground for the kids.
The peddler is a special place. They have the best salad bar I have ever tasted in the world! The picketed okra on the salad bar is my favorite. The steaks are great, and the twice baked potato side is a must. Enjoy
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The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdThe peddler is a special place. They have the best salad bar I have ever tasted in the world! The picketed okra on the salad bar is my favorite. The steaks are great, and the twice baked potato side is a must. Enjoy
Best spot for homemade southern cooking in the area. Family style and about $25 per person. But that includes the blackberry cobbler with ice cream yummy dessert! But beware, this is a very popular place so I would suggest going here for lunch or an early 430pm dinner.
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The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveBest spot for homemade southern cooking in the area. Family style and about $25 per person. But that includes the blackberry cobbler with ice cream yummy dessert! But beware, this is a very popular place so I would suggest going here for lunch or an early 430pm dinner.
Fun!
What a great time! Tubing down the little river is very relaxing. This is not a major rapids deal. This is more like a lazy river. Sit back and relax.
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdWhat a great time! Tubing down the little river is very relaxing. This is not a major rapids deal. This is more like a lazy river. Sit back and relax.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN, is literally teeming with life - over 10,000 exotic sea creatures in 350 individual species. There are more fish in this aquarium than there are people living in the entire town of Gatlinburg
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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN, is literally teeming with life - over 10,000 exotic sea creatures in 350 individual species. There are more fish in this aquarium than there are people living in the entire town of Gatlinburg
Park stables featuring guided horseback & carriage rides through the scenic Smoky Mountains.
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Cades Cove Riding Stables
10018 Campground DrPark stables featuring guided horseback & carriage rides through the scenic Smoky Mountains.