Cades Cove is a scenic valley located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering visitors an 11-mile loop road for exploring historic structures, wildlife, and natural beauty. It's known for its preserved pioneer structures, including homes, churches, and mills, providing a glimpse into early Appalachian life. The loop road is also a popular spot for wildlife viewing, particularly for black bears.
We visited here during our trip to taste the food and cake for the wedding—and let’s just say, it was as sweet as can be! Pigeon Forge is basically the mini-golf capital of the world—so if this course isn’t your style, there are plenty of others to choose from all around town.
Spanning 160 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood theme park offers more than 50 world-class rides, high-energy entertainment, award-winning dining and the friendliest theme park atmosphere in the world! We even received an award for being so friendly!