Title: Cades Cove in Townsend | Expedia.co.uk

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# Cades Cove

![Cades Cove which includes forests and mountains as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131029/a4d7ce43-c5dd-44bd-a130-17e51fa1f983.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Cades Cove which includes forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131029/6a2af161-7882-4f00-b0da-74b4eb7714b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Cades Cove showing mountains and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131029/0c4dfd12-145b-4e50-b3f8-55476eb36504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Cades Cove

Activities

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#### Spot colourful wildlife and enjoy the delightful natural landscapes of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park via scenic drives and hikes.

Cades Cove is a sprawling green valley in the midst of the Great Smoky Mountains. Discover magnificent ridges, dense forests and stunning waterfalls. Visit historic churches and the homesteads of early settlers and spot native wildlife. Once the Cherokee Indians used the area as a hunting ground. From the early 1820s European pioneers cultivated the fertile land of Cades Cove for corn and other crops. Today, the valley is one of the most visited regions of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

A great way to see the valley is to drive along the 11-mile (18-kilometre) Cades Cove Loop. This one-way road cuts through thick woodland and broad meadows, which offer views of towering peaks. Pause at the historic buildings, many built in the 1800s by European settlers. Among these are the John Oliver Cabin, Tipton Place, John Cable Grist Mill and Primitive Baptist Church.

Several hiking trails lead from the loop road and snake their way through the cove. Walk the 5-mile (8-kilometre) roundtrip to Abrams Falls or the 9-mile (14-kilometre) roundtrip Chestnut Top Trail for wildflowers and mountain views. Feel on top of the world as you hike the Rich Mountain Loop up 3,686-foot-tall (1,123-metre) Cerulean Knob. Challenge the strenuous hike to Rocky Top, one of the peaks of Thunderhead Mountain.

Be alert for the varied wildlife native to the valley. Spot black bears, coyotes, elk, turkeys and white-tailed deer. The best time to see black bears is in the early morning or late evening in spring and early summer. The Cades Cove Nature Trail offers excellent wildlife-spotting opportunities and is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness.

Find the valley in the western section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s about a 45-minute drive from Townsend, an hour from Pigeon Forge and 90 minutes from Knoxville.

Cades Cove is open year-round, although the loop road is subject to closure during extreme weather conditions. Pick up a self-guided pamphlet and trail maps at the Cades Cove Visitor Centre.

## Plan a trip to see Cades Cove

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![The Oliver Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48330000/48323000/48322969/w6024h3492x0y2-618271d5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

£1,200

per person

6 Jun - 12 Jun

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

London (LON) to Knoxville (TYS)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (728 reviews)

Speakeasy bar has an incredible bourbon, rye, scotch, Rooms were well appointed with plantation shutters- our room was facing Market Square with a nice view Looking forward to the chance to visit other Hotel Olivers

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

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### Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Fort Sanders

£1,326

per person

6 Jun - 12 Jun

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

London (LON) to Knoxville (TYS)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

Front desk staff were incredibly helpful, and the whole stay felt very guest centric!

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

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### Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville

£1,261

per person

6 Jun - 12 Jun

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

London (LON) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,915 reviews)

Great Stay, walkable to downtown and University of Tennessee.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

### Popular places to visit

![Old buildings and trees at a Cades Cove historic area in the Great Smokey Mountains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656740/38c40062-5cb8-4640-8479-10088ad8eb77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cades Cove Visitor Center

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Cades Cove Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Townsend. Wander the riverfront and forests in this relaxing area. 

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#### Abrams Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Abrams Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tallassee. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails. 

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#### Tuckaleechee Caverns

You can find out about the history of Townsend when you stop by Tuckaleechee Caverns. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. 

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#### Spruce Flats Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Spruce Flats Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Townsend. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails. 

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#### Meigs Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Meigs Falls and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Townsend. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails. 

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#### Laurel Valley Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Townsend at Laurel Valley Golf Course. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. 

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