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Cades Cove

Cades Cove
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(CC) Chris Totsky
Type of Attraction
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails, Outlying Areas
Neighborhood
Mountains
Interests That Apply
Photography, Outdoors, Sports & Recreation, History
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required Dirt/off-road walking
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
Notes: Restrooms can be found in the Cades Cove Visitor Center.
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Cades Cove

Beauty in the Great Smokies


Expert Pick Family Time Must See

Address: Phone:
Cades Cove Loop Rd
(in Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Townsend, TN
+1 865 436 1200 (Visitor Information Line for Great Smoky Mountains National Park)

Description

Cades Cove is a breathtakingly beautiful valley located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nestled between mountains, the expansive and open valley is one of the most popular destinations within the park and offers plenty of wildlife to watch, cycling trails, as well as historic buildings and cabins. Cruise the one-way, 11-mile route along Cades Cove Loop Road, which will take you around the picturesque valley and along various historic buildings including barns, churches, log homes, and a grist mill. Stop by the Cades Cove Visitor Center, which is located in the middle of the Cades Cove Loop Road. Here, you'll find informational brochures about the area as well as exhibits about the local mountain life. You'll also find a shop and bookstore here with some great local finds.





Times & Dates

Open Hours: Park: 24 hrs, daily; Visitor Center: 9am-4:30pm, daily, Dec-Jan; 9am-5pm, daily, Feb & Nov; 9am-6pm, daily, Mar & Sept-Oct; 9am-7pm, daily, Apr-Aug
Visit Time: 2hr-Full day(8hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering. Notes: The Visitor Center is indoors, but to visit the park, you'll definitely be enjoying the great outdoors.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: All Ages
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: All Ages
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car
Parking Availability: Yes


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Photo Credits:
(CC) Chris Totsky