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Cades Cove Loop Road

Cades Cove Loop Road
Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
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Riverview Inn $89 3.7 mi 5.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Econo Lodge & Suites Clarksville $59 7.8 mi 12.5 km 3 of 5 stars
Days Inn North $49 7.8 mi 12.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Home-Towne Suites $79 7.9 mi 12.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Candlewood Suites Clarksville $107 7.9 mi 12.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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Golden Wok 1.1 mi 1.8 km 3 of 5 stars
O'Charley's 3.3 mi 5.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Black Horse Pub & Brewery 3.9 mi 6.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Dunbar Cave 3.8 mi 6.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Port Royal State Park 15.4 mi 24.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Bell Witch Cave and Cabin 20.0 mi 32.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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“Explore the Smoky Mountains without leaving the car” Boston.com / Boston Globe
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Attraction type: Scenic drive
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Driving
Address: Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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“Like a trip back in time”
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4 of 5 stars
DisneyDixieDiva
Alabama
Sep 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The driving loop is a beautiful way to experience the true essence of the Smoky Mountains that is otherwise engulfed with tourism. DH and I traveled the road on a Sunday and it was a little crowded. I didn't mind, but DH seems a little stressed by the narrow road, frequent stops, and stopping and starting so this definitely isn't... more

“Don't go on hot, busy days”
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2 of 5 stars
sabinebaby
Michigan
Sep 9, 2008

We went the Sunday of Labor Day weekend this year and wow did we regret that. Originally I wanted to do the horseback riding but it was an hour wait so we were like lets do the loop and then check back. It took us over 2 hours and we only stopped and saw 2 places. On days like that... more

“Need to pick a good Time to go”
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2 of 5 stars
nikrit84
ohio
Jun 11, 2008

We went in the afternoon last week. Very hot day. Do not go on a hot afternoon, you will not see anything. We went through the whole 11 mile loop and saw 1 little bear in the distance and one deer. Took about 2 hours to go through because the traffic and speed limit. Very beautiful scenary. We did not... more

“I hope you are a patient person for this drive.”
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3 of 5 stars
kacnjmcsdad
So Calif
Aug 26, 2007
2/6 found this review helpful

We visited Cades Cove on Aug 24, 2007. It took a 35-50 minutes to get there from Sieversville and the drive is very picturesque this time of year. Greenery is EVERYWHERE. Once we got into Cade's Cove I found the drive kind of boring. Cars are driving very slow and even though there are turnouts, many people don't use them... more

“Bears and beauty.what more could you ask for?”
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5 of 5 stars
bevogue
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Jul 21, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We drove to Cades Cove on Wednesday, July 18th around 10:30. We took the loop and stopped at a few places, #11 on the map where the mill is located was our longest stop. It was worth the stop with a beautiful brook and log cabins and the mill and a nice gift shop. On the loop nearing the Tipton... more

“beautiful loop”
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5 of 5 stars
francescacarlisimo
ohio
Jun 10, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

Cades Cove is not to be missed. I have been there during summer, spring and fall and it never ceases to amaze me how beautiful the scenery is in all seasons. Lots of places to stop and get out of the car to observe. more

“Neat place”
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4 of 5 stars
lisaanne94
Atlanta, GA
Apr 30, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We recently spent the weekend in the Smoky Mountains and decided to go to Cades Cove the first day. It was really neat. To see how settlers lived during the early 1800s was cool. Such small cabins!! It was FREE, which is nice. How many places can you visit for free? We did make a donation and purchased some items... more

“Not to be missed!”
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5 of 5 stars
cooltraveller
New York
Nov 18, 2006
7/7 found this review helpful

Over Memorial Day, we visited the Smokey Mountians. Cades Cove drive was undoubtedly one of the best things we did there. There were a lot of cars on the road, but that didn't prevent us from enjoying the drive - the slower, the more time you have to really take in the surroundings. The flowered meadows, the thick woods, the... more

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